The weirs docks

Dave M · 06-15-2010, 05:42 PM

I have a 20' boat. I used to use fenders but I found they rolled around alot and slide up over the rubber strip on the side of the boat. For the last 10 years or so I've been using the cushions. I buy cushions that are stiff(dense form). I make sure they have long loops on them. I tie one side of the cushion in a knot to decrease the loop size. When arrving at docks I put these on the vertical poles and I can adjust the height depending on which side I use on the cushions or use both loops at once or add one on top of each other. I always dock on the sections that have thinner poles. I haven't had an issue since I started using this method. I do have bumpers as backup but have hardly ever used them. I also have cushions for safely as well.

Enjoy.

Dave M

VtSteve · 06-16-2010, 06:13 AM

I've generally found that having cleats with no posts works better than having posts. This type generally allows your fenders to do their job better, without the hindrance of rubbing against flat posts. A little easier for spring lines as well.

Way back in the 70's, my dad's boat suffered some dock rash at the Weirs. He had a 20' boat, and even then, the docking areas were too narrow for all but the smallest boats. I would imagine having the Mount there limits redesign choices.

Grady223 · 06-16-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by VtSteve

I've generally found that having cleats with no posts works better than having posts. This type generally allows your fenders to do their job better, without the hindrance of rubbing against flat posts. A little easier for spring lines as well.

Way back in the 70's, my dad's boat suffered some dock rash at the Weirs. He had a 20' boat, and even then, the docking areas were too narrow for all but the smallest boats. I would imagine having the Mount there limits redesign choices.

I have 2 large fenders with a line that attachs to both ends; I slip them over the posts whenever I dock in town. That configuration has the fender sitting perpendicular on the post, completely protecting the boat. Cleats are OK, as long as they are properly secured to the dock.

Regardless, whenever and wherever you dock it is your responsibility to protect your boat.

06-15-2010, 05:42 PM	#1
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Option on fenders I have a 20' boat. I used to use fenders but I found they rolled around alot and slide up over the rubber strip on the side of the boat. For the last 10 years or so I've been using the cushions. I buy cushions that are stiff(dense form). I make sure they have long loops on them. I tie one side of the cushion in a knot to decrease the loop size. When arrving at docks I put these on the vertical poles and I can adjust the height depending on which side I use on the cushions or use both loops at once or add one on top of each other. I always dock on the sections that have thinner poles. I haven't had an issue since I started using this method. I do have bumpers as backup but have hardly ever used them. I also have cushions for safely as well. Enjoy. Dave M

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06-16-2010, 06:13 AM	#2
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	I've generally found that having cleats with no posts works better than having posts. This type generally allows your fenders to do their job better, without the hindrance of rubbing against flat posts. A little easier for spring lines as well. Way back in the 70's, my dad's boat suffered some dock rash at the Weirs. He had a 20' boat, and even then, the docking areas were too narrow for all but the smallest boats. I would imagine having the Mount there limits redesign choices.