Dock Length Question

Descant · 10-20-2016, 02:30 PM

As stated above: Legally, as in NH laws, no problem. If this is a condo or other place where there is an association in charge, there may be internal rules limiting boat length.

Especially at public docks, I routinely back my boat in and leave the bow extending beyond the end of the dock, so a 25-35 foot boat might use only 18-22 feet of dock. Where the manufacturer didn't provide one, I have added an extra cleat amidships to allow this. Water depth at a private dock may be a limiting factor unless you can raise your engine.

Your 24' boat may be a little heavy if the dock is only a temporary seasonal dock, and there is any wind/wave exposure.

I have friends in a cove where there is frequent wake surfing. The wakes lift the boat, which lifts and moves the dock. The cove is otherwise very protected and calm.

Pineedles · 10-20-2016, 02:43 PM

Guess my joke went down the drink. But another option if you really want to rent this place is, perhaps they have a mooring ball that you could use if the water depth at the dock is a limiting factor.

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10-20-2016, 02:30 PM	#1
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,416 Thanks: 1,366 Thanked 1,638 Times in 1,070 Posts	As stated above: Legally, as in NH laws, no problem. If this is a condo or other place where there is an association in charge, there may be internal rules limiting boat length. Especially at public docks, I routinely back my boat in and leave the bow extending beyond the end of the dock, so a 25-35 foot boat might use only 18-22 feet of dock. Where the manufacturer didn't provide one, I have added an extra cleat amidships to allow this. Water depth at a private dock may be a limiting factor unless you can raise your engine. Your 24' boat may be a little heavy if the dock is only a temporary seasonal dock, and there is any wind/wave exposure. I have friends in a cove where there is frequent wake surfing. The wakes lift the boat, which lifts and moves the dock. The cove is otherwise very protected and calm.

10-20-2016, 02:43 PM	#2
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,548 Thanks: 1,073 Thanked 669 Times in 368 Posts	Guess my joke went down the drink. But another option if you really want to rent this place is, perhaps they have a mooring ball that you could use if the water depth at the dock is a limiting factor.