Hi All
I have a 1989 Ericson 32, in a finger slip with a floating dock. I've been using the notch below the outward toe rail at about mid boat to belay an aft spring line back to the helm. I have to tie up starboard side when I go in bow first (I prefer this as the cockpit is in the fairway). Its been working in my practice docking sessions, but I have not put this to the test with windy or otherwise unfavorable conditions. I place the spring on the first dock cleat and then use the spring line through the notch routed back to the crew, (or to myself at the helm for Practice for a single handed or inexperienced crew situation) Worked great under these conditions, but am I missing something? Should I install a mid cleat or make other modifications. I looked at Dyeeme soft cleats as an option but I don't seen to need it for this with my current arrangement. I have a huge power boat to my port side and I can stay well clear of her so far. What do you think? Thanks!
I have a 1989 Ericson 32, in a finger slip with a floating dock. I've been using the notch below the outward toe rail at about mid boat to belay an aft spring line back to the helm. I have to tie up starboard side when I go in bow first (I prefer this as the cockpit is in the fairway). Its been working in my practice docking sessions, but I have not put this to the test with windy or otherwise unfavorable conditions. I place the spring on the first dock cleat and then use the spring line through the notch routed back to the crew, (or to myself at the helm for Practice for a single handed or inexperienced crew situation) Worked great under these conditions, but am I missing something? Should I install a mid cleat or make other modifications. I looked at Dyeeme soft cleats as an option but I don't seen to need it for this with my current arrangement. I have a huge power boat to my port side and I can stay well clear of her so far. What do you think? Thanks!