The weirs docks

[SIKSUKR]

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

Sometimes less is more or is it more is less?

More or less

[Capt. Quint]

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

More or less

SIKSUKR I think you would have liked my old bunk mate Les Izmore.

[chriscraft208]

I would like to reply to several posts while I was away then try to get back to my original question.
To: upthesaukee . Yes i had 3 boat fenders out . not dock bumpers
To: no regrets At your own risk only applies if what is made available is in good working order. I was planing on taking the damage hit until as mentioned in original post found photo showing pylon broken over 2 years ago. That shows disregard to the dock user .
To: belmont res. I Love my boat two but I was hosting family from florida that wanted to go to the weirs and as a good host I complied. Knowing what I know now that was my 1st last and only tieup at the weirs docks
I would like to try and get post back on track has anyone had their boat damaged at a weirs dock tieup or do you know anybody ? I need help to follow up with my complaint to Laconia .

[Cobalt 25]

How much of a complaint will you have if you tied up in a place that could result in damage to your boat? Is it possible you didn't notice the missing/damaged piling? Could you have tied up someplace else?

I don't know if you are seeking financial restitution, but in my opinion it is incumbent upon all of us to carefully consider where we tie up. Notifying the appropriate authorities of a potential hazard is helpful, but it is our responsibility to avoid situations that could damage our boats. It can be an expensive lesson.

Peter

[Dave M]

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]

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]

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.