I agree about not tying off too tightly - not only will that put a large
strain on the whole system, it will be very uncomfortable on the boat, with
lines snapping taught and jerking the occupants every time the boat tries to
move.

I preach the antithesis: long lines, which can then be gently tight but will
still have lots of elasticity to make a less fatiguing motion.

Reducing the motion by other more elegant means will then of course be
required.

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Charles T. Low
www.boatdocking.com

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"Roger Long" wrote in message
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You don't want to tie off to the dock hard enough to prevent rolling.
You'll break something.