Scout, the problem would be that as soon as the exceptional tide was over (probably while you are not at the dock) then your
boat is sitting there with too long lines. What about a davit arrangement from the dock? (I'm having a hard time imagining what
you're describing...sounds like a parking lot at a high school....)

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