I leave my WBb260 in the water all year and we get some good rolling action and wind (hurricances not included). I was wondering what size docking lines most of you were using in similar situations. I'm not overly impressed with the size of the standard cleats on the 260 but understand as a trailer boat, it probably wasn't designed to spend it's life on the water. Thanks again all and fair winds.
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We have a Hunter 23, we use 3/8" dock lines and have the rubber snubbers on them. This has always worked pretty well. We are on a lake and get some wind but not to much wave action. The rubber snubbers take a lot of the shock out of it. We spent the night once without them, I was suprised at the shock. Got snubbers the next night and a huge difference. Rob. S/V Euphoria
Recommend 1/2" Dock Lines for H26/260
Bill,I'm not too far from you at Big Lagoon (west of Pensacola). For my H26, I started out with 3/8" snubbed dock lines based on previous owner recommendations. A strong thunderstorm with its winds and waves snapped a 3/8" bow line and convinced me that I needed at least 1/2" snubbed lines. Fortunately, my only damage was a mashed rub rail. I strongly recommend 1/2" dock lines for a H26 or H260. BrianW
Bill,I'm not too far from you at Big Lagoon (west of Pensacola). For my H26, I started out with 3/8" snubbed dock lines based on previous owner recommendations. A strong thunderstorm with its winds and waves snapped a 3/8" bow line and convinced me that I needed at least 1/2" snubbed lines. Fortunately, my only damage was a mashed rub rail. I strongly recommend 1/2" dock lines for a H26 or H260. BrianW
Agree with 1/2" BUT...
...there are high quality 3/8" lines and if chafe protected (I bet that's why brian's line snapped) should do the job. I try and tie-up such that any one line failing will not cause a problem. You should be able to get two 1/2" lines per cleat. I know its not reccomended but I use the jib jam cleats for spring lines. I back into a slip with a finger dock. alan
...there are high quality 3/8" lines and if chafe protected (I bet that's why brian's line snapped) should do the job. I try and tie-up such that any one line failing will not cause a problem. You should be able to get two 1/2" lines per cleat. I know its not reccomended but I use the jib jam cleats for spring lines. I back into a slip with a finger dock. alan
On the half inch lines...
when you say you can get two per cleat are your talking about on the standard cleats??? If so, are you basing this on putting the loops over the cleats or tying on the cleat? I can barely get one half inch on my cleat as it is??? Thanks! Bill
when you say you can get two per cleat are your talking about on the standard cleats??? If so, are you basing this on putting the loops over the cleats or tying on the cleat? I can barely get one half inch on my cleat as it is??? Thanks! Bill
It's tight but I can get #2, 1/2" lines on one...
...cleat by tying on. Newer flexable (not worn and stiff). You can also use one line secured to two places on a dock/piling attached to a cleat. Probably not recamended as it has to be done very carefully or will slip off I've done that without problem. alan
...cleat by tying on. Newer flexable (not worn and stiff). You can also use one line secured to two places on a dock/piling attached to a cleat. Probably not recamended as it has to be done very carefully or will slip off I've done that without problem. alan
Make sure it's nylon
They stretch which may just save your yacht. On my 260 I use 100 three strand nylon. Have done for years thru some very very "very" rough conditions. I wouldn't be at all concerned about the strength of the cleats
They stretch which may just save your yacht. On my 260 I use 100 three strand nylon. Have done for years thru some very very "very" rough conditions. I wouldn't be at all concerned about the strength of the cleats
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