I'm very excited to have received my first mooring permit today however I need some assistance. Based on the below regulations I have a few questions for the experts.
What length should the pennants be and are they saying I need to use 2 pennant lines?
What is the length of the top chain to be?
Is the reference to high tide is a figure for me to determine or is a figure the harbor would supply?
Any other related information for a first time "mooring" will be greatly appreciated
Just trying to make sure I have all the right equipment when I go the harbor for the inspection prior to installing the mooring. I’m about 2 hours away from the harbor and cannot get there during the day. I spend the weekends there all summer or as soon as the weather is right. I tried placing a call to the harbor and didn’t get the information.
Thanks
Regulations
Anchorage Specifications for Large Boat Moorings
Mushroom Anchor 200 lbs.
Bottom Chain 3/8” Galv. 20’
Top Chain 5/16” Galv.
Nylon Dacron Line 5/8”
Stainless Steel Chain 5/16”
Wire ¼”
The effective length of each of the above pennant lines shall be two (2) lines the distance from the bow chock to the water plus the distance from the bow chock to the mooring cleat, or shall be two (2) times the distance from the stem mooring ring to the water. All pennants shall be six (6) feet in length.
The length of the top chain shall be determined by the depth of the water in the assigned mooring area and the total scope shall be at least 40’ or two and one-half (2-1/2) times the depth of the water at high tide as determined from local charts, whichever is greater.
Thanks again,
Richie
What length should the pennants be and are they saying I need to use 2 pennant lines?
What is the length of the top chain to be?
Is the reference to high tide is a figure for me to determine or is a figure the harbor would supply?
Any other related information for a first time "mooring" will be greatly appreciated
Just trying to make sure I have all the right equipment when I go the harbor for the inspection prior to installing the mooring. I’m about 2 hours away from the harbor and cannot get there during the day. I spend the weekends there all summer or as soon as the weather is right. I tried placing a call to the harbor and didn’t get the information.
Thanks
Regulations
Anchorage Specifications for Large Boat Moorings
Mushroom Anchor 200 lbs.
Bottom Chain 3/8” Galv. 20’
Top Chain 5/16” Galv.
Nylon Dacron Line 5/8”
Stainless Steel Chain 5/16”
Wire ¼”
The effective length of each of the above pennant lines shall be two (2) lines the distance from the bow chock to the water plus the distance from the bow chock to the mooring cleat, or shall be two (2) times the distance from the stem mooring ring to the water. All pennants shall be six (6) feet in length.
The length of the top chain shall be determined by the depth of the water in the assigned mooring area and the total scope shall be at least 40’ or two and one-half (2-1/2) times the depth of the water at high tide as determined from local charts, whichever is greater.
Thanks again,
Richie