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  1. #11

    Re: Number of Pilings and Spacing for 43DC

    Narrow slips are for folks that live on lakes.
    FTFD... i drive a slow 1968 41c381

  2. #12

    Re: Number of Pilings and Spacing for 43DC

    Next question. The dock lines on the boat are worn. If I have four pilings on each side 18' or 20' apart, what is a good complement of line sizes to have? Does the color of the line make any
    practical difference to anyone? Maybe I should color code them by length?

    Sea Horse Dock Boat Position.jpg
    Robert
    MANCHIONEAL
    1973 43DC #365
    Mattox Creek, VA

  3. #13

    Re: Number of Pilings and Spacing for 43DC

    You may be over thinking this. Color lines are more expensive than the basic gold braid.
    I carry six lines for transient use, plus a few more spares. 4 x 25', 2 x 35' all 5/8 inch braided. Mine are blue.
    It makes sense to have one 50' 5/8" in case you need it. My 6 dock lines that stay put are about the same.
    Those may perhaps be a bit shorter as you pretty much get them situated and that's it.
    Eric
    41TC 1966 Hull #53 "Requisite"
    Kent Island, MD/Ft. Lauderdale, FL

    "Though she creaks - She holds"

  4. #14

    Re: Number of Pilings and Spacing for 43DC

    Quote Originally Posted by SeaEric View Post
    You may be over thinking this.
    It's a long winter!
    Robert
    MANCHIONEAL
    1973 43DC #365
    Mattox Creek, VA

  5. #15

    Re: Number of Pilings and Spacing for 43DC

    i use three strand at my home dock and they are adjusted and stay there so when i come in all i have to do is hook the eye over the cleat. that way i know it's right no matter who helps tie up. i have about 12 5/8 double braid in various lengths for transient dockage
    Mis b' havin
    1972 58 yachtfish
    58yf352
    pass christian, ms.

  6. #16

    Re: Number of Pilings and Spacing for 43DC

    Quote Originally Posted by krush View Post
    Narrow slips are for folks that live on lakes.
    Or know how to back a boat in properly. My 43C is iirc 14' 3" beam. My slip in New Haven is 14' 9". Cross current of 2kts at mid tide.
    Everyone should believe in something - I believe I will go fishing - Henry David Thoreau

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