Tying up to another boat

<chuckle> There is a forum full of experts here on that. As an amateur...
2. Ask if they need another anchor?
3. If so, go a couple of boat lengths ahead of the tie up, drop anchor, and back into position.
4. line up swim platforms and be sure fenders prevent any boat to boat contact.
5. Secure the back snugly...probably cleat to cleat.
6. Secure the bows snugly...probably cleat to cleat.
7. Introduce yourself to your neighbor boat.
8. Drink beer.
 
If you are the first boat in the tie up, you want to have your anchor out in front and in back. That will prevent the tie up from swinging in the wind or current. In my brief experience, it seems that every third or fourth boat throws an anchor out as well. If there is a science to it, I am not sure what that science entails, but the more anchors, the less swinging around.
 
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In Oak Bluffs harbor on the Vineyard where Osama is, it is the harbormasters rule that 4 boats can tie up together to one of the many town moorings. If there is a space, you have permission to just tie up whether someone is on the other boat or not. It actually works very well and you have never seen so many boats tied up in such a small space. I think I have a picture I will post. So the answer that works here is be courteous, use your head and plenty of rope and fenders!
 
Anyone know what a spring line is?
 
Unless I was aware that it is normal for boats to tie up on top of each other at a particular eatery or anchorage (this was the case at Red Eye's Dock Bar in Kent Narrows, MD), I'd completely flip if I came back and found someone rafted to me. But that's just me.
 
Last weekend I was rafted with 12 other boats. Halfway through the day everyone decided to move, but we stayed rafted and the 2 end boats and the middle boat supplied the power. It was kind of cool to maneuver the raft-up through the anchorage.

Normally if there are a few anchors out, the boats aren't going to swing much to need a stern anchor.
 
Our rule is, if you join our raft, you put down your anchor. I am speaking of an overnight raft. Certainly, meeting up for a couple of hours does not require all boats to have an anchor out.

Also, who ever came up with this nonsense of tie up, and we will put your anchor out with the dingy?? I had a boat come up to the raft without his anchor down, intending to put it down after we tie him up, and next thing you know, the raft is dragging. No more! Put you anchor down, then we will tie you up!
 
capecodcruiser said:
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In Oak Bluffs harbor on the Vineyard where Osama is, it is the harbormasters rule that 4 boats can tie up together to one of the many town moorings. If there is a space, you have permission to just tie up whether someone is on the other boat or not. It actually works very well and you have never seen so many boats tied up in such a small space. I think I have a picture I will post. So the answer that works here is be courteous, use your head and plenty of rope and fenders!
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There must be some attraction there!

This situation appears to be a recipe for disaster. I wouldn't want some joker tying up to my boat if I were not there. As for me, I'd avoid this place like the plague.
 
searaycruisn said:
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Also, who ever came up with this nonsense of tie up, and we will put your anchor out with the dingy?? I had a boat come up to the raft without his anchor down, intending to put it down after we tie him up, and next thing you know, the raft is dragging. No more! Put you anchor down, then we will tie you up!
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How would they "set" the anchor if they are putting it out with their dingy?
 
capecodcruiser said:
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In Oak Bluffs harbor on the Vineyard where Osama is, it is the harbormasters rule that 4 boats can tie up together to one of the many town moorings. If there is a space, you have permission to just tie up whether someone is on the other boat or not. It actually works very well and you have never seen so many boats tied up in such a small space. I think I have a picture I will post. So the answer that works here is be courteous, use your head and plenty of rope and fenders!
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1) Are you Republican and said "Osama" on purpose?:lol: If so, I caught that..
2) I am shocked that there are people surprised by the idea of tying up to other boats, in other words, "rafting up." On Cape Cod or Martha's Vineyard, it is often SO BUSY in the summer that there is no other option besides rafting up, whether this is on a mooring in Oak Bluffs, or the town dock in Vineyard Haven, etc. Many many situations where rafting up is necessary.. or fun (with friends on other boats)! :thumbsup:
 
shel-games said:
There must be some attraction there!

This situation appears to be a recipe for disaster. I wouldn't want some joker tying up to my boat if I were not there. As for me, I'd avoid this place like the plague.
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I agree. Pay the extra money for a slip. Do you think you get a discount on the mooring you booked in February when the Harbor Master ties 3 other boats that decided to come over that day without a reservation? Not! Do you think anyone is supervising the yahoo tying up to your boat? No! I had fun watching this on my bow in my slip in Oak Bluffs 2 weeks ago. Crashing alongside. They were climbing all over the moored boats as they tied up. Shoes and all.
 
JuliaValentine said:
I agree. Pay the extra money for a slip. Do you think you get a discount on the mooring you booked in February when the Harbor Master ties 3 other boats that decided to come over that day without a reservation? Not! Do you think anyone is supervising the yahoo tying up to your boat? No! I had fun watching this on my bow in my slip in Oak Bluffs 2 weeks ago. Crashing alongside. They were climbing all over the moored boats as they tied up. Shoes and all.
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I see your thinking. However, in Oak Bluffs, there are "day" moorings (blue), and separate "town" moorings (white) for overnight reservations. :thumbsup:
 
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