JustBob
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Hi everyone. I'm looking into houses that have docks, in Gig Harbor, WA, which I believe is a very protected harbor.
I anticipate that my future boat will be something around 55-62' LWL.
Many docks are shorter than this. Just considering the boat and dock, and ignoring other factors like whether there is a city ordinance, neighbors, water depth, etc., what do we think of a boat that is longer than the dock it is tied to?
I.e. both the bow and stern lines are going to be reversed compared to how we normally tie up. Not aft of the stern nor forward of the bow.
How much would be acceptable, like in feet or percent? Like if the dock was 48' and the boat was 60' LWL, that would be 6' of overhang (water level) on each end, potentially.
Presume the boat has side gates so boarding is not a factor here.
TIA, Bob.
I anticipate that my future boat will be something around 55-62' LWL.
Many docks are shorter than this. Just considering the boat and dock, and ignoring other factors like whether there is a city ordinance, neighbors, water depth, etc., what do we think of a boat that is longer than the dock it is tied to?
I.e. both the bow and stern lines are going to be reversed compared to how we normally tie up. Not aft of the stern nor forward of the bow.
How much would be acceptable, like in feet or percent? Like if the dock was 48' and the boat was 60' LWL, that would be 6' of overhang (water level) on each end, potentially.
Presume the boat has side gates so boarding is not a factor here.
TIA, Bob.