![]() When there is a decent chop or boat wakes the bow and stern seem to alternate getting close to the dock to the point that I move the boat to keep it from POSSIBLY hitting. What I mean is that I feel like I have it all adjusted properly, spring lines, bow and stern lines and the tension. Whips + fenders have to be better than fenders alone, as NB has already noted.īTW : Did you adjust the lines to put the whips under the proper amount of pretension ?īobbing and weaving was a general statement. ![]() In your case you might want to place a couple of fenders on the dock as well. The PWC bobs up 'n' down but stays away from the dock. I dont know how I would keep the boats at the dock from being destroyed without the whips.īob and weave it might but does it crash into the dock ? We use whips but only for our PWC as there's not enough slip width to use them for the boat. Once all the lines are set you do not have to re adjust them each time. I like the Morarch whips because the bracket with them is adjustable and can be set at different angles depending on how far you want to keep your boat from the dock. I have to set the whips so it is farther from the dock to keep it from hitting the dock. It is on the leeward side of the dock and takes more wind and waves when the wind is from the northwest. I also have an 18 foot bass boat which I use 12 foot Monarch whips on it with the same system. This is working great so far with no problems. The bow and stern lines are extra insurance in case something breaks. The spring lines keep it from moving forward or backward. Then I use a seperate bow line and stern line tied perpendicular to the dock. Run one spring line from the bow to the dock aft of the boat and another spring line from the stern to the dock forward of the bow. I thought the triangle shown in the earlier posts was what I call spring lines. I have a 24 foot Four Winns and I am using Monarch 18 foot whips on it. PS: It may not be obvious to those not acustomed to dealing with boats: A boat on a mooring will "Weathercock".head into the wind and waves.something that a boat at the dock Can Not do. In Short: If you only come up on weekends, put the boat out on the mooring if there is any doubt in your mind about the safety of the boat at the dock. ![]() When you are away for a day or two.put the boat out on the mooring. When you ARE there.you can use the dock.acording to the conditions. Use the mooring for times when you are Not there to keep a careful eye on the ongoing conditions. is the BEST Place for ANY boat that might be subjected to any wind or wake driven Wave action. I think in robust conditions the dock could TIP OVER. I would NOT use Whips on a Light Weight aluminum dock that just sits on the bottom. Also, since the dock just sits on the lake bed, would that torque be too much on the shore hinge? I don't want to destroy my dock in trying to save my boat. Has anyone had luck using these on the crank-up style aluminum docks? I have wanted to use them given the high wind we have, but was reluctant to drill through the metal beams. It means an extra set of dock lines but I felt it was worth it. I tie them at the beginning of the year, and only adjust them once or twice. ![]() I believe this has also some what helped save one the wear and tear of my dock lines. So that you are not having to adjust them. What I do suggest is that if you get whips plan on getting a set of lines that you tie to the dock and leave. And after five years I am thinking about replacing the lines finally, but they have held up just fine. I have had my lines and whips for 5 years now. The braided lines work much better, and with the whips I don't see a need for the snubbers. My dock takes less of a beating, so does my boat.Īs for lines I would suggest getting high quality lines. ![]() I think mine are rated for like a 8,000 lbs boat. I bought oversized whips more inline with anything I could see myself owning in the future. Then one year I decided I was done with the extra work went out and spent the $$ on the whips. I used to put a h shape dock in to keep my boat from smacking the dock all the time. Well I will not debate which ones are the right ones to buy, I will say that whips are well worth the investment. ![]()
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