BoatBanter.com - View Single Post - would like to build a low tide dock, or how do you get folks on your boat without a dock ?

On 11 May 2004 19:09:06 -0700, (MIKE) wrote:
my concern is that a big wave hitting my 18 foot boston whaler will
topple the "dock" and my guests with it ! thanks !

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If your Whaler and proposed dock are exposed to significant wave
action, they will both become damaged within a short time. You might
consider a "haul out" system which is popular in some areas.

Basically you plant a mooring anchor a short distance off the beach in
deep water, and attach the usual floating ball. The mooring float has
a pulley system attached which is like a continuous clothes line
running ashore to a fixed point. This allows you to retrieve the boat
from shore when you want to use it. You'll need something solid on
the beach like a tree, post or screw anchor to secure the free end of
the system. The boat is generally secured both bow and stern to keep
it from swinging around. I've seen some cottage communities on
exposed portions of Long Island Sound where every house will have a
system like this.