Precision 23 dock size
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It would not be hard to measure your sheer. Drop a plumb line over the side of your gunnel and then measure the distance from the plumb line to the hull at the "dock" level. You would only need to do this at the widest point.
That would let you know if a bumper would fit... and you probably need a few extra inches between the bumper and the hull .... Sounds tight though.
That would let you know if a bumper would fit... and you probably need a few extra inches between the bumper and the hull .... Sounds tight though.
It will fit and maybe even with fenders but you know how difficult it can be to drive two cars down a narrow street with only an inch of clearance on either side. Now try doing that with a boat. You'll have to deal with wind, poor visibility, currents and eventually a pissed off dock neighbor after your scrape up against their boat. Everyone has had docking mishaps. EVERYONE. I had a slip where both boats were about 4 inches away from one another. It was very tough to dock there and that was two miles up a river. We had about a 15% chance of getting the boat in the first time
I'm going to very kindly ask a dock neighbor if they could switch with us because they have a Hunter which is more narrow and a dock that is 7 inches larger than ours. We are slated to get a brand new dock this winter, so this would be an upgrade that I hope will entice them. Same row of docks. Just as easy to get into. Fingers crossed, folks! If I can't get someone to switch with me I'm going to end up with a dock that is right beside a bridge and a very narrow inlet close to the beach.
The widest part of the boat is at the gunnels and tapers down to the waterline. Currently, at our lake, the waterline to the top of the dock Is 2 feet. So in theory, the width part of the boat, right now, two feet above the waterline, is what I'm looking at for dock clearance. This is the lowest it will get barring a severe drought.
Yes. I've lived on an inland lake on an island all my life. I never think of tides. Yeah. That would go a long way to understanding my situation. Sorry.
Floating docks and long waitlists are the norm here. I was on a 10 year waitlist and got called after 6 years, we have a slip they said. How wide is it I asked ? 11"11" they said, my boat is 11"10' I said. "Yeah, but that's at the deck and it tapers from there don't it? you want the slip or do I call next person on the list?"
I had to enter and leave without fenders, and sometimes bystanders would clap when I entered because it didn't look like it would fit.
I had to enter and leave without fenders, and sometimes bystanders would clap when I entered because it didn't look like it would fit.
As a former dealer for Precision, the widest length of the 23 is 8’12”. It sounds you are an inland lake; therefore, no tidal currents but you do have wave action from high winds and power boats that go by too fast rocking sailboats to contend with. I always suggested a minimum of 2 feet each side at the widest point
You can't mean 9 feet, do you? Is there a decimal in there somewhere?
Do you get any kind of notice about water levels? Is the boat checked on weekly?
I'm thinking bad weather or just life gets in the way, the water level drops for some reason and you return to find the boat snug in the slip hanging between the dock.
Can you adding padding or cushion of some sort to the sides of the slip so when you enter you don't mar the topsides of the hull? Maybe old firehose?
Also, consider the movement of the boat when moving around on it. Does it rock side to side when stepping into it?
I'm there probably daily. We're very aware of dry times and there is another wider dock I could move her to if needed. It's always open because no one wants it. Right next to the beach and a bridge, extremely tight, the kayak launch is almost directly behind you (definitely in your path in backing out of this dock), and a heavy current through the bridge. There's a lot of things working against you. When I say "tight" I mean tight. I'm within five minute of the yacht club I have designated myself when there's high water to check the lines of the boats. Most of the rest of the folks at the Yacht Club come in from different cities. There's a few of us locals. I have one other choice, and I may take it, but it's next to the bridge and again, there's a lot of wave action there.
I say go for it. You are a close distance from the slip and it is a trailer sailor if conditions get untenable. Throw a few sacrificial dollar store noodles just for luck and your continued presence at the dock should get you a more manageable slip when the upgrades are completed in a few months.