Moose_25_2500
Seaman
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- Jun 5, 2013
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I have a 2002 19' bayliner 1950 classic and got a new 3 sided slip for the season...super excited compared to the end dock piece of crap I had last season. So the dock is in a marina on cheat lake in wv. Great lake and is mostly calm all season with the exception of a few heavy storms from time to time. Its a man made lake and dam so the water is mostly calm.
Most boaters here dock their 25' and under boats by a snap hook on the bow eye tied to either side of the front dock. (let me add that there are no cleats on the docks) so most people tie their stern lines to the dock and use pre-spliced eyes to attach to the boat cleat. Very simple and keeps the boats in the middle of the slip without touching the sides. Of course I forgot to take pix at the end of last season.
So my question is what is the right size line for my cleats (Pre-sliced) on the stern would be? 1/2" or 3/8" ? 1/2" is stronger but will it be too big to easily fit around the cleat on the boat or will it fit nice and snug? I plan on using pre-spliced double braid line but, I am not sure what size eye to get 10", 12" etc?
Plus should I increase the bow line to 5/8" since it will take most of the load and will only be attaching to the bow eye by ss snap hook? any ides would be awesome. thanks
Most boaters here dock their 25' and under boats by a snap hook on the bow eye tied to either side of the front dock. (let me add that there are no cleats on the docks) so most people tie their stern lines to the dock and use pre-spliced eyes to attach to the boat cleat. Very simple and keeps the boats in the middle of the slip without touching the sides. Of course I forgot to take pix at the end of last season.
So my question is what is the right size line for my cleats (Pre-sliced) on the stern would be? 1/2" or 3/8" ? 1/2" is stronger but will it be too big to easily fit around the cleat on the boat or will it fit nice and snug? I plan on using pre-spliced double braid line but, I am not sure what size eye to get 10", 12" etc?
Plus should I increase the bow line to 5/8" since it will take most of the load and will only be attaching to the bow eye by ss snap hook? any ides would be awesome. thanks