Mooring for peace of mind?

[captlloyd]

Originally Posted by Ziggy

A 4000 lbs granite block, with 1/2" chain length 2x the max water depth, is the standard for a permanent mooring for your size boat in my area. Probably a bit much to self install or move.

I've read that a 12' aluminum rowboat will walk an engine block in high surf. Hope the OP bones up a little on general sailing knowledge.

[GILow]

Originally Posted by tomfl

As for the dolphin they use their tails to slap the water around small fish and stun the fish so they can catch and eat them. Small fish are attracted to structure, including floating structure, dolphin see small fish near floating structure, swim up to it and slap their tails to stun fish; your boat gets in the way of the dolphin's tail and gets whacked. Happens to everyone.

Cool! I did not know this. That's one mystery solved for me, thank you.


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[JPA Cate]

^^^^
However, your coming out with a torch, nude, will show them what's under the clothing they usually see. Maybe for one, that might be "fun". ;-)

Turtles will also run into the boat while trying to feed.

Cookie cutter sharks will take bites out of towed dinghies.

Sigh.

Ann

[GILow]

Originally Posted by Ann T. Cate

^^^^
However, your coming out with a torch, nude, will show them what's under the clothing they usually see. Maybe for one, that might be "fun". ;-)

It would also ensure nobody anchored too close to me. Well, more than once anyway.


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[Spade Anchor]

Take a look at these much less weight than a mushroom with better performance.
Price range is $118-$498.

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[charliehows]

I spent a fair bit of time with my boat on anchor in NZ many years ago - after one mishap i settled on an anchor train with 2 danforths, after which the boat never moved again. If using all chain a Bahamian rig would probably work better. Either would be more effective than lugging a mushroom mooring.