tykes
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- Aug 30, 2013
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- Boat Info
- 1987 Sundancer 268 with 350 Mag and Alpha drive
- Engines
- Mercruiser 350 Magnum plus Alpha One
Does anyone have any suggestions for mooring a 268 Sundancer on a swing mooring.
I recognise that in the USA most people either trail their boats or keep them in a marina however here in the UK marinas can be prohibitively expensive so swing and trot line moorings are common.
My question relates to a suitable mooring set up. My boat has cleats down either side which would be fine for a pontoon mooring but I have nothing on the bow and neither do I have an anchor windlass.
I am contemplating mooring to the bow eye but am wondering if this would be strong enough. i would probably also have a couple of additional lines to the forward cleats for safety.
Other alternative would be to install a decent sized cleat or Samson post on the bow with a bow roller.
Would appreciate thoughts from others who may have done this.
Many thanks.
I recognise that in the USA most people either trail their boats or keep them in a marina however here in the UK marinas can be prohibitively expensive so swing and trot line moorings are common.
My question relates to a suitable mooring set up. My boat has cleats down either side which would be fine for a pontoon mooring but I have nothing on the bow and neither do I have an anchor windlass.
I am contemplating mooring to the bow eye but am wondering if this would be strong enough. i would probably also have a couple of additional lines to the forward cleats for safety.
Other alternative would be to install a decent sized cleat or Samson post on the bow with a bow roller.
Would appreciate thoughts from others who may have done this.
Many thanks.