You were busted on your stern line.parting.


How so?

RB

Having a line part in moderate weather is pretty embarrassing. I've only seen a
few lines go in less than hurricane conditions - its was always a case of
extreme neglect. You weren't even able to give an explanation!



"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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You were busted on your stern line.parting.


How so?

RB

You weren't even able to give an explanation!


Sure I did. You just weren't listening.
1) There were strong winds that night
2) I added a safety line.
Care to explain how I neglected the vessel when I backed up the line and
prevented any damage?
Hmmmm????

Really, Jeff!!!!

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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You weren't even able to give an explanation!


Sure I did. You just weren't listening.
1) There were strong winds that night

First you said gusting to 40. Then you said gusting to 35. A nearby station
report a gust only to 24. In any case, this is not enough wind to part a proper
line, properly setup.


2) I added a safety line.
Care to explain how I neglected the vessel when I backed up the line and
prevented any damage?
Hmmmm????

Care to explain how a line parted after you doubled up??? It sure sounds like
you don't know how to setup docklines.

Really, Bob!!!

In any case, this is not enough wind to part a proper
line, properly setup.

The line was setup correctly, showed no chafe and appeared fine. But lines can
NEVER part unexpectedly. NEVER, NEVER, so says Jeff!!!!

Hahahahahaha!

RB

That's right booby, they don't. I've never heard or seen a line part for no
reason. 35 knots (so you claim) is not anything that should part a properly
setup line in a few hours. And to have no explanation? That's absurd!

But maybe my experience is a bit limited. Is there anyone else out there that
can tell us of a line spontaneously parting?



"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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In any case, this is not enough wind to part a proper
line, properly setup.

The line was setup correctly, showed no chafe and appeared fine. But lines can
NEVER part unexpectedly. NEVER, NEVER, so says Jeff!!!!

Hahahahahaha!

RB

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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That's right booby, they don't. I've never heard or seen a line
part for no
reason. 35 knots (so you claim) is not anything that should part a
properly
setup line in a few hours. And to have no explanation? That's
absurd!

If that were the case, there'd be a few thousand boats drifting in the
bay.



But maybe my experience is a bit limited. Is there anyone else out
there that
can tell us of a line spontaneously parting?


Only when some fool lubber uses wash line to tie up.

SV

I've never heard or seen a line part for no
reason. 35 knots (so you claim) is not anything that should part a properly
setup line in a few hours. And to have no explanation? That's absurd!


Nope, properly set up lines NEVER give way. You're right, Jeff!!!! It can't
happen, though everyone I see doubles up on lines because...they're bored!!!
Jeff, I've seen lines go at the center. I've seen them chafe against eachother
and go FAST and I've seen them popped for no reason anyone could figure. I'm
sorry if you have so little experience. Want a pic of the line popped just
below the snubber with no chafe?
I doubt it will convince you.

You're just an idiot, Jeff. Truly. Now, dance a bit more for me!

RB

(Bobsprit) wrote in message ...
In any case, this is not enough wind to part a proper
line, properly setup.

The line was setup correctly, showed no chafe and appeared fine. But lines can
NEVER part unexpectedly. NEVER, NEVER, so says Jeff!!!!

And he's right, too. That's why lines have tested SWL values. Long as
you're inside the SWL, you can expect the line NOT to part. In fact,
for lifting lines, the SWL is set at either 1/4 of the tested breaking
strain, or 1/8 of the breaking strain.

Of course, you no doubt got your lines out of a dumpster
somewhere.......

PDW

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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You weren't even able to give an explanation!


Sure I did. You just weren't listening.
1) There were strong winds that night (10-15kts)
2) I added a 2nd clothes line.