Navigator wrote:
No strain?

Only between your ears

... What was that about the bow sinking and concrete blocks and
such?

It is quite straight forward. We put a bundle of four concrete blocks on
the anchor chain, then set the anchor by taking the heaviest strain we
could. Once it was dug in very well, we eased off the lines and
re-adjusted the docklines.

Do you have comment on the chafing gear, which is one of the most
important parts of hurricane preparation?


... What are the lines made of?

I don't know about yours. Ours are nylon.

... Is it correct to increase the load on
a mooring beyond that required to tack slack out of lines?

It is if you're trying to set an anchor.

... If any
surging is expected what may happen if the lines are not nylon and
overly prestressed.

How much surge would you expect in a small canal, above the locks?

... As I said, it's all a queation of seamsnhip -think
about it.

OK, come back & tell us after you've had some time to think, then.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King