Mooring question

[Tim Pinkham]

Hi,As long I keep getting answers I'm gonna keep asking questions. Thanks for the previous responses.What is the best way to attach a line to my boatfrom my mooring? I just replaced the U bolt whichis used to tie the winch to but I'm wondering if Ishouldn't tie off on the forward deck via a cleatand whatever you call the hardware that keeps the line in "place".Any thoughts?-tap

 

[Tom]

Cleat it off

I don't know of any reason not to tie it off on the trailor bow eye but I would use one of the two mooring cleats located at the bow under the pulpit.. It's much easier to get to and can be tied off and released with a lot less trouble too.Happy Sailing Mate.

 

[Rich]

Use Both

Use both the "eyebolt" and the cleat. I have a longer line on the "eyebolt" so if the cleat line ever breaks, which happenned once, the second line will kick in, keeping the boat from sailing away on its own.