petdoc4u
Senior Member
- Joined
- Jan 14, 2016
- Messages
- 134
- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- EXILE
- Vessel Make
- HANS CHRISTIAN TRAWLER
Recently we spent a misserably windy night on a mooring ball at Patos Island. Winds were 25-30kts.
Upon our earlier arrival in the very pleasant afternoon we passed a 3/4" three strand line through the metal ring on the ball and secured it to the port and starboard bollards. Late that evening is when the wind came up. By that time the pull on the mooring ball line was such that I could not get to the ring to pass a second line thru the ring. Fearful that the line would chaffe and separate, I spent the night in the pilot house with anchor alarms and eyes on the MFD. At first light the chaffeing was visible and significant. We pulled the line and left. Ive considered 2 lines in the future but there must be a better solution. Perhaps a hook or a length of chain mid bridle? Looking for ideas as I don't want any replays.
Thanks for ideas and suggestions.
-David
Upon our earlier arrival in the very pleasant afternoon we passed a 3/4" three strand line through the metal ring on the ball and secured it to the port and starboard bollards. Late that evening is when the wind came up. By that time the pull on the mooring ball line was such that I could not get to the ring to pass a second line thru the ring. Fearful that the line would chaffe and separate, I spent the night in the pilot house with anchor alarms and eyes on the MFD. At first light the chaffeing was visible and significant. We pulled the line and left. Ive considered 2 lines in the future but there must be a better solution. Perhaps a hook or a length of chain mid bridle? Looking for ideas as I don't want any replays.
Thanks for ideas and suggestions.
-David