DOCKMATE MOORING WHIPS PLUS
The proper tie-up involves a bow line and stern line plus two spring lines the placement and tension of these four lines are critical to keep the boat properly oriented and the whips from bending sideways. They can't bend in two directions at once, so keeping them straight is mandatory. Whips require little in the way of maintenance or care often they get abused and forgotten, yet many are still in service after 30 years or more. This author's Monarch whips were purchased in 1979 when I was a teenager, and after over 30 years, countless boats, and a replacement of the dock they were bolted to, they're still in excellent shape today. Replacing the whip lines is common after a few years or so, and keeping the whips and aluminum mounting bases coated with wax will prevent them from getting chalky after years in the sun. If possible, remove them from the dock in the off-season, and store them inside to keep them protected from the sun, snow, and wind in winter.Dock Edge Side Premium Mooring Whips Pair De3400f The. And up to 20000 lb.ĭock edge mooring whips installation. Dock which is most protected from winds.ĭock Edge Wake Watcher 3050 F Boatndock Com Dock Boat Dock Accessories from in. Mooring whips require a firm secure footing for mounting. The recommended location for mooring whips is on the side of the dock which is most protected from winds. This is preferrable to cause the boat to stay clear of the dock rather than be forced towards it. Locate the cast aluminum bases 4-5 from the edge of the dock.
From the dock pull down on the tail end of the mooring whip line. This will cause the boat to move away from the dock and the dock lines will pull tight.Ĭontinue to pull until the top end of the mooring whip is nearly in the horizontal position and the boat is hard against the dock lines.
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