Tieing Up in a Slip

[lost sailor]

OK. Now that I had Matt put some bottom paint on my baby, she is all set for a slip (somewhere) this spring. When that day comes, I have no clue on how to properly set up the dock lines. Common sence tells me to make sure it cannot go too far North South East or West. How is this best accomplished? I see some pretty fancy set ups at the different marinas and boats I fish on, but now that I will be slipping her, what advise can the veteran slip guys give me? I have YouTubed the topic, but found nothing too detailed. With the variation in tides and potential storm surge, I want to have it done correctly. What rope is best? My boat is 23foot center console.

Thx-----LS

[Luna Sea 5]

this all depends on your slip.  do you want to pull in bow first or stern.  Floating dock or not?  I use a pulley system holding the stern away from the dock, and then dock line on the front, long enough to move with the tide.  It all depends on the slip and the set up that is available.  If your near Atlantic Highlands, i can give youi a hand next season.

[bassnblues]

When you decide on a marina, check out how the other boats are tied up.

When you pay for the splip, don't be afraid to ask "So what do I need to get tied up", they should be glad to sell you what you need.

[Scott G.]

 

[Reckless]

 I just copied how the others were tied. I go in stern first. Took me awhile to get the hang of that!! I have 2 lines at the stern going from dock to rear cleats. Those 2 cross. 2 rear of the bow and 2 midway going to same piling. Enough slack so it could move in any direction but not to much. You do not want it banging into dock, pilings or your neighbor. Hope this helps.