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I believe a mooring is by far the better choice to have than a dockside
slip. No chafe and the bow is always pointed into the wind. The savings will easily fund a proper tender and the privacy of a mooring is much preferred to the dockside rubber-neckers. CM |
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I believe a mooring is by far the better choice to have than a dockside
slip. No chafe and the bow is always pointed into the wind. The savings will easily fund a proper tender and the privacy of a mooring is much preferred to the dockside rubber-neckers. Almost entirely depends on where the slips are. A slip means ultra easy access to your boat and you're generally sailing faster. Most of our local "accidents" are moored boats, dragged, hit or whatever. The slips by us are very quiet even during a storm, no where near the action of a moored boat in the same area. Slip also means your boat is easier to keep clean, charged, load up and so on. You also have full time shore power for tools, toys and air conditioning. It also makes it a lot easier when you want to just "hang out" without dealing with a launch or dinghy. In THIS area, a slip is nicer (and twice the cost). In some areas a mooring may be prefered. RB 35s5...happy for her slip! NY |
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As long as you have a way to generate some power.
"Capt.Mooron" wrote I believe a mooring is by far the better choice to have than a dockside slip. No chafe and the bow is always pointed into the wind. The savings will easily fund a proper tender and the privacy of a mooring is much preferred to the dockside rubber-neckers. CM |
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message Almost entirely depends on where the slips are. A slip means ultra easy access to your boat and you're generally sailing faster. Most of our local "accidents" are moored boats, dragged, hit or whatever. The slips by us are very quiet even during a storm, no where near the action of a moored boat in the same area. Slip also means your boat is easier to keep clean, charged, load up and so on. You also have full time shore power for tools, toys and air conditioning. It also makes it a lot easier when you want to just "hang out" without dealing with a launch or dinghy. In THIS area, a slip is nicer (and twice the cost). In some areas a mooring may be prefered. Since my vessel does not require shore power to provide comfortable living accommodations... I can't see the sense in placing my vessel to a slip. My boat does not need to be near a power source since it is properly outfitted for long durations and living aboard under sail and at anchor. My power tools are battery operated and I can recharge from shore or with the inverter. It's just nice knowing I don't require to be attached to a shore umbilical cord to provide me with requirements to live comfortably on my boat. I know my tender is in top shape at all times.... and the mooring presents the least area to the prevailing wind which also protects the cockpit and provides the best ventilation. I have had a slip for a season or two... but I found no benefits to it at all and many negatives. I just find it as easy to make for the dinghy dock, jump in my inflatable tender and whip out to my moored vessel in seconds. Once there I have left the shore and am subject to privacy and the comfort of actual sea motion. I have never suffered damage at a mooring. I cannot say the same for a slip. Slips are for condoboat sailors.... unless of course you are in an area that has no alternative to a dock. |
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Any vessel not able to generate power for it's on board systems is a vessel
with a poorly thought out system. Sailboats belong on a mooring.... Powerboats belong at the dock. CM "Bart Senior" .@. wrote in message ... As long as you have a way to generate some power. "Capt.Mooron" wrote I believe a mooring is by far the better choice to have than a dockside slip. No chafe and the bow is always pointed into the wind. The savings will easily fund a proper tender and the privacy of a mooring is much preferred to the dockside rubber-neckers. CM |
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All true, but it's not much fun rowing to shore and rowing back with
supplies when the weather is bad. Also, out here, your bow wouldn't always be pointed into the wind, as the current overpowers the wind at times. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt.Mooron" wrote in message news:h_mdf.195246$ir4.56188@edtnps90... I believe a mooring is by far the better choice to have than a dockside slip. No chafe and the bow is always pointed into the wind. The savings will easily fund a proper tender and the privacy of a mooring is much preferred to the dockside rubber-neckers. CM |
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Interesting... most of the accidents around here are people falling on the
dock trying to get on and off their boats! We also get a bunch of people who can't control their boats when leaving or returning to their slips... end up crunching something. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt. Rob" wrote in message ups.com... I believe a mooring is by far the better choice to have than a dockside slip. No chafe and the bow is always pointed into the wind. The savings will easily fund a proper tender and the privacy of a mooring is much preferred to the dockside rubber-neckers. Almost entirely depends on where the slips are. A slip means ultra easy access to your boat and you're generally sailing faster. Most of our local "accidents" are moored boats, dragged, hit or whatever. The slips by us are very quiet even during a storm, no where near the action of a moored boat in the same area. Slip also means your boat is easier to keep clean, charged, load up and so on. You also have full time shore power for tools, toys and air conditioning. It also makes it a lot easier when you want to just "hang out" without dealing with a launch or dinghy. In THIS area, a slip is nicer (and twice the cost). In some areas a mooring may be prefered. RB 35s5...happy for her slip! NY |
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"Capt. JG" wrote:
All true, but it's not much fun rowing to shore and rowing back with supplies when the weather is bad. Also, out here, your bow wouldn't always be pointed into the wind, as the current overpowers the wind at times. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt.Mooron" wrote in message news:h_mdf.195246$ir4.56188@edtnps90... I believe a mooring is by far the better choice to have than a dockside slip. No chafe and the bow is always pointed into the wind. The savings will easily fund a proper tender and the privacy of a mooring is much preferred to the dockside rubber-neckers. CM Yoe Mooron you failed to mention the physical attributes of rowing your Dory out to Overproof alas no work outs for you. |
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"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message news:h_mdf.195246$ir4.56188@edtnps90... I believe a mooring is by far the better choice to have than a dockside slip. No chafe and the bow is always pointed into the wind. The savings will easily fund a proper tender and the privacy of a mooring is much preferred to the dockside rubber-neckers. CM You're fortunate to have a choice. DNR banned moorings in these parts about 35 odd years ago. John Cairns |
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Alas? Seems like a pretty good workout to me.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Dry" wrote in message ... "Capt. JG" wrote: All true, but it's not much fun rowing to shore and rowing back with supplies when the weather is bad. Also, out here, your bow wouldn't always be pointed into the wind, as the current overpowers the wind at times. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt.Mooron" wrote in message news:h_mdf.195246$ir4.56188@edtnps90... I believe a mooring is by far the better choice to have than a dockside slip. No chafe and the bow is always pointed into the wind. The savings will easily fund a proper tender and the privacy of a mooring is much preferred to the dockside rubber-neckers. CM Yoe Mooron you failed to mention the physical attributes of rowing your Dory out to Overproof alas no work outs for you. |
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I've had moorings and I've had a slip. Again, it's entirely based on
the area to find a preferred method. Slips on City Island are simply safer than moorings and a boat in a quiet slip takes less abuse and is easier to maintain in a slip. The mooring offers no advantage at all and just costs you more time. If we want extra privacy, we have transient moorings just north of the slips. We also have a lot of friends who come sailing. The slip is easier for that as well. A boat in a slip also has it's batteries properly charged, and easier way to prep the boat, make repairs and so on. After every sail we hose boat and gear down with fresh water. Sure, you can bring your moored boat in do all that, but it's an extra step. The best maintained boat we see here are in slips. Again, this is widely dependent on the area and exposure to a marine or mooring field. Mooron's sweeping comments about moorings somehow being better proves that he knows little about that. RB 35s5...the best maintained boats here! NY |
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"Capt.Mooron" wrote "Swabbie Robbie" wrote in message or dinghy. In THIS area, a slip is nicer (and twice the cost). Since my vessel does not require shore power to provide comfortable living accommodations... I can't see the sense in placing my vessel to a slip. My boat does not need to be near a power source since it is properly outfitted for long durations and living aboard under sail and at anchor. Swabbie doesn't know what he's talking about AGAIN. Cost is the main reason to chose a mooring over a dock. It is a more like four times the cost or more to take a slip over a mooring. MOORING COST--typically $100/yr, usually not more than double that--every town has a different rate. The ground tackle will set you back $1500, unless you buy it used for $750. Plan on maintenance at the beginning and end of each season. Ever other year it must be pulled and inspected by someone hired by the town--cost about $75, plus chain if it's old. Some places rent moorings. The lowest price quoted was $90 at the Navy Base in Newport, RI. That was a few years ago. I might sail HOOT up there and put her on a mooring, at least part of next year. $100 a month is a good rate of return once it finishes paying for itself. Figure $150/month for renting a mooring. Your costs are far less in the long run if you install your own mooring. Slips are expense. You'd be horrified at the price. I'd guess ECHO at 46 feet would cost $6000 for the season, and $2300 for winter storage at one of the bigger commercial yards nearby. ECHO down at Liberty Landing would be around $8000 or more. My yacht club charges $1018 for a 50 foot slip. So you can see there is a 8:1 variation in slip fees. Clubs make a huge difference is cost savings. CM, what did you charge when you worked on moorings? |
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How do you generate power? Do you have a solar
panel? Engine charging? "Capt.Mooron" wrote. Any vessel not able to generate power for it's on board systems is a vessel with a poorly thought out system. Sailboats belong on a mooring.... Powerboats belong at the dock. "Bart Senior" .@. wrote in message ... As long as you have a way to generate some power. "Capt.Mooron" wrote I believe a mooring is by far the better choice to have than a dockside slip. No chafe and the bow is always pointed into the wind. The savings will easily fund a proper tender and the privacy of a mooring is much preferred to the dockside rubber-neckers. CM |
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Cost is the main reason to chose a mooring over a dock.
It is a more like four times the cost or more to take a slip over a mooring. I don't pay for my slip or other yard fees. 135 per foot last time I checked. WIth electric and other fees, about 6800.00 here. That's not too expensive and I've never heard anyone claim it was...until now. Our club also has wireless internet, phone hookup and so on. RB 35s5 NY |
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"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message news:h_mdf.195246$ir4.56188@edtnps90... I believe a mooring is by far the better choice to have than a dockside slip. No chafe and the bow is always pointed into the wind. The savings will easily fund a proper tender and the privacy of a mooring is much preferred to the dockside rubber-neckers. You may well be correct! However, I am always shocked by the meanness of people who have moorings. They are always the last to order a round of drinks. Regards Donal -- |
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"Bart Senior" .@. wrote in message
CM, what did you charge when you worked on moorings? Standard Moorons Rates were 3 flats of beer and a bottle of Lambs Navy Overproof Rum for placing a 1500lb mooring.... that was including materials and assembly for the base but not the chain, bolts or nuts/washers or float. At that price we would float it out and make certain it was placed properly. Servicing a mooring was 1 flat of beer and a bottle of rum plus air for the tanks. BTW - 20 Grader Blades with S/S ready-rod and 2" PVC spacers cut at 4" lengths. 3 point hook up with 3 separate chains to a swivel shackle and then the chain to the surface. Bullet Proof! CM |
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"Bart Senior" .@. wrote in message ... How do you generate power? Do you have a solar panel? Engine charging? Engine, 3 battery banks and a solar array.... I'd like to have wind powered generator... that will be a future project. Basically I watch power consumption.... it's not a big deal. You'd be surprised at how little power you require to live very comfortably. BTW - 8 years on the aux and only 443 hrs. CM |
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"Dry" wrote in message Yoe Mooron you failed to mention the physical attributes of rowing your Dory out to Overproof alas no work outs for you. I don't really consider rowing an 18 ft Dory as a work-out..... even with 6 people, food, booze and gear for a weekend sail. One trip with the Dory... or six quick trips with an inflatable and kicker. CM |
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
Alas? Seems like a pretty good workout to me. Getting up from a chair would be a work-out for you... Ya Pussy! CM |
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"John Cairns" wrote in message You're fortunate to have a choice. DNR banned moorings in these parts about 35 odd years ago. That Sucks! CM |
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Still a lot of anger I see... can't get past it can you. I'm sorry for you.
All you're capable of doing is calling people names. Pretty pathetic. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt.Mooron" wrote in message news:Btvdf.195320$ir4.119485@edtnps90... "Capt. JG" wrote in message Alas? Seems like a pretty good workout to me. Getting up from a chair would be a work-out for you... Ya Pussy! CM |
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message Mooron's sweeping comments about moorings somehow being better proves that he knows little about that. That speaks volumes about your lack of nautical experience Bob.... my batteries are always charged. I don't need to "wash-down" after every sail since my waters aren't polluted. The courtesy dock is for loading and unloading. I take friends out all the time with no problem. You have an extra step to dock, while I can sail to my mooring..... which I can also sail from without requiring the aux. I have privacy and my vessel is much safer at a mooring. You don't have the option to moor..... you are not at all experienced with the benefits of a mooring. If you were you would prefer one. You sail like a power boater.... your posts illustrate that with blinding clarity. Your statements regarding stereos and TVs, AC Ad Nauseum show you to be a power boater at heart. Give it up and by a trawler... you are no sailor! CM |
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"Donal" wrote in message You may well be correct! However, I am always shocked by the meanness of people who have moorings. They are always the last to order a round of drinks. Maybe you should row out to their boats... they are quite generous with the on-board supplies! :-) CM |
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All true, but it's not much fun rowing to shore and rowing back with
supplies when the weather is bad. Also, out here, your bow wouldn't always be pointed into the wind, as the current overpowers the wind at times. There are conditions when you simply can't row or wouldn't want to. There are plenty of times when we sail with more than 6 people to. I sure don't want to waste time rowing when I could be sailing. By the time Mooron makes his second trip, we've already hoisted and are enjoying cold drinks from the fridge that can be left running in the slip. There are only two good reasons for a mooring: 1) You can't afford the slip. 2) You live in an area where slips are harder on boats.. Luckily, even when a norther comes through wave action is blocked nicely by Hart Island and our breakwater. We can hang out below in conditions that Mooron couldn't row in. We can also come back and not get trapped aboard if T-storms happen to roll through at the end of a sail. In our slips....C&Cs, Tayana, Island Packet, Sweden, J-Boat, Bristol, Beneteau, Pearson, Sabre. Out on the moorings....Hunters, Catalina, Ranger, O'Day, Irwin. Mooron would be top dog at last. RB 35s5 NY |
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You may well be correct! However, I am always shocked by the meanness
of people who have moorings. Nothing kills the fun of yachting like a mooring. Of course they're mean. RB 35s5 NY |
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Still a lot of anger I see... can't get past it can you. I'm sorry for you. All you're capable of doing is calling people names. Pretty pathetic. What makes you think I'm angry??? I just think you're a fragile little pansy and told you as much. I you think rowing a Dory is a work-out..... then I'd say you're a weakling and a pussy! CM |
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What makes you think I'm angry???
I just think you're a fragile little pansy and told you as much. You always sound angry. In fact I actually think you're the most bitter person here, perhaps more than Loco or Jeff. You should take a lesson from Scotty. He's happy with a nice boat and hard working agenda. The man has ethics and doesn't need to bare his teeth every 5 minutes. You need help, Mooron, moored or in a slip. RB 35s5 NY |
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message There are conditions when you simply can't row or wouldn't want to. Bwahahahahaa... name one that you would go sailing in Bob!! There are plenty of times when we sail with more than 6 people to. So? scoot out to the mooring, start the aux because you are such an out of shape windbag you can't row 6 people out a hundred yards to a mooring... and take the vessel into the dock to load up the lubbers. I sure don't want to waste time rowing when I could be sailing. No you prefer to start the aux.. warm it up... back out of a SLIP.... motor out to the bay and then finally raise sail? By the time Mooron makes his second trip, we've already hoisted and are enjoying cold drinks from the fridge that can be left running in the slip. POWER BOATER!!!! There are only two good reasons for a mooring: 1) You can't afford the slip. Slips are cheap here.... $500 Cdn for a season with power and water. 2) You live in an area where slips are harder on boats.. That's everywhere Bob! Luckily, even when a norther comes through wave action is blocked nicely by Hart Island and our breakwater. We can hang out below in conditions that Mooron couldn't row in. We can also come back and not get trapped aboard if T-storms happen to roll through at the end of a sail. What??!! I can row effectively in a gale.... but then I'm in great phyiscal shape.... my niece was sailing since she was 3 mths old and she's been on a row boat many times. In our slips....C&Cs, Tayana, Island Packet, Sweden, J-Boat, Bristol, Beneteau, Pearson, Sabre. Out on the moorings....Hunters, Catalina, Ranger, O'Day, Irwin. Mooron would be top dog at last. I'm always Top Dog! CM |
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message Nothing kills the fun of yachting like a mooring. Of course they're mean. Bob's more concerned about the AC, Stereo, TV and luxuries of Condo Living on a sailboat... that's why he has a slip with lots of power! Bob is a Power Boater!!! Bwahahahahahaha CM |
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message You always sound angry. In fact I actually think you're the most bitter person here, perhaps more than Loco or Jeff. You should take a lesson from Scotty. He's happy with a nice boat and hard working agenda. The man has ethics and doesn't need to bare his teeth every 5 minutes. You need help, Mooron, moored or in a slip. Bob... what you derive from my posts is merely a refection of what's in your heart. The truth hurts and you hate to hear it... but Bob... you're a "Power Boater". CM |
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Bob... what you derive from my posts is merely a refection of what's
in your heart. Devil Dog cream filling? Easy there, Mooron or you'll spill your drink. RB 35s5 NY |
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message You should take a lesson from Scotty. Now ...that's just low! Suckin' up to Scotty like that! CM |
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message Easy there, Mooron or you'll spill your drink. The secret Bob... is in fitting a 5lb ankle weight from my dive gear to the base of the glass. Exercise & Enjoyment! :-) CM |
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Now ...that's just low!
Suckin' up to Scotty like that! Just pointing out what's plainly obvious. No need to scream and yell at me for it. Calm down before you pop a vein and spray vodka all over the sofa. RB 35s5 NY |
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It's pretty obvious, since all you have to say is laced with angry comments
and language. You can't get past it. You absolutely must try to put me down. I think it's pathological. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt.Mooron" wrote in message news:ANvdf.195334$ir4.110509@edtnps90... "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Still a lot of anger I see... can't get past it can you. I'm sorry for you. All you're capable of doing is calling people names. Pretty pathetic. What makes you think I'm angry??? I just think you're a fragile little pansy and told you as much. I you think rowing a Dory is a work-out..... then I'd say you're a weakling and a pussy! CM |
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message Just pointing out what's plainly obvious. No need to scream and yell at me for it. Calm down before you pop a vein and spray vodka all over the sofa. VODKA? VODKA?.... To Hell wid Dat! RUM!!!!! CM |
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message It's pretty obvious, since all you have to say is laced with angry comments and language. You can't get past it. You absolutely must try to put me down. I think it's pathological. Ganzy... give it up will ya... it's the same friggin' response from you every time you get a dose of the truth. Everyone knows you're a pasty faced little dickweed who considers a balanced meal as a dick in each hand. I don't like you because you're a repulsive, back stabbing litlle weasel. You're at the same level as BB and you are a pathetic piece of crap. In other words... I don't like you! So Ganzy... quit tryin' to chum up and be my buddy.... I think you're one of the worst dorks on this group. Now understand I'm not saying this in a hateful manner.... I don't hate you at all... I loath you. You are a despicable two faced little ****** that sucks up whenever you feel threatened. You are a spineless little turd and I really don't give a tinker's damn what you think on any subject. Bwahahahahahahahaaa.... Oh that was so much Fun!! CM |
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Now understand I'm not saying this in a hateful manner.... I don't hate
you at all... I loath you. Hey, you're being unfaitful to me! Can I get in on this? I can be a back stabbing weasle too! RB 35s5....Faster than fast! NY |
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Actually, it's your response. And, you can't help yourself. You continue to
use name calling to vent your anger, which, it seems to me, is pathological. Over and over... you can't stop. Prove me wrong. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt.Mooron" wrote in message news:ikydf.141495$Io.116054@clgrps13... "Capt. JG" wrote in message It's pretty obvious, since all you have to say is laced with angry comments and language. You can't get past it. You absolutely must try to put me down. I think it's pathological. Ganzy... give it up will ya... it's the same friggin' response from you every time you get a dose of the truth. Everyone knows you're a pasty faced little dickweed who considers a balanced meal as a dick in each hand. I don't like you because you're a repulsive, back stabbing litlle weasel. You're at the same level as BB and you are a pathetic piece of crap. In other words... I don't like you! So Ganzy... quit tryin' to chum up and be my buddy.... I think you're one of the worst dorks on this group. Now understand I'm not saying this in a hateful manner.... I don't hate you at all... I loath you. You are a despicable two faced little ****** that sucks up whenever you feel threatened. You are a spineless little turd and I really don't give a tinker's damn what you think on any subject. Bwahahahahahahahaaa.... Oh that was so much Fun!! CM |
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"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message news:h_mdf.195246$ir4.56188@edtnps90... |I believe a mooring is by far the better choice to have than a dockside | slip. No chafe and the bow is always pointed into the wind. The savings will | easily fund a proper tender and the privacy of a mooring is much preferred | to the dockside rubber-neckers. | | CM | | Having one's boat on a mooring is the smart thing to do. And, the following list proves it. 1) Roaches, ants, flies, termites and all manner of other bugs is the bane of boats tied in slips. Even rats and mice. Yuck! 2) There's always a lot of stray electricity around docks and this causes all sorts of nasty galvanic action on metal fittings below the water line. 3) Instead of just uncleating one or two mooring lines when getting underway, at a slip one must untie or uncleat six dock lines, an electrical umbilical, etc. It takes much longer to get under way and is often so much hassle that people don't even leave the dock. And, what's with those ugly fenders hanging on the sides of vessels coming out of a dock? 4) Nosey neighbors and rude passersby are always around the docks but not around moorings. Thieves regularly case docked boats. 5) Oily water around docks that fouls the boot stripe and topsides. 6) It's acceptable to have naked or topless women sunning on deck on a mooring while it'll probably get you arrested at a dock. You can smoke pot on a mooring and few, if anyone will know. 7) Dogs and cats ****ing on your boat to mark their territory at the docks. Never happens on a mooring. 8) You don't have to buy insurance to stay on a mooring while you must have insurance in many marinas. 9) One can sail off a mooring while it's difficult or against marina rules to sail out of a slip. 10) A dinghy that's used on a daily basis to and from a mooring will remain in good running order while one lying neglected at a dock usually is very unreliable. (not to mention easy for somebody to damage or steal.) 11) Anything not bolted down will likely eventually be stolen from a slipped vessel. Moored vessels don't seem to attract petty thieves. (it's too easy for them to get shot) 12) Definitely more 'real sailors' in a mooring field. The get-together's are much, much better. People talk about sailing and not lubberly shoreside crap. Women lose their inhibitions and can't seem to keep their clothes on. . . 13) Few things are better than to see your own vessel on her mooring from the dinghy or from the cockpit of a friend's vessel while swilling cold beers or rum drinks and eating grilled meat from the Force 10 Barbeque and the smoke always blows aft. 14) One can "kite fly" a spinnaker from a mooring but not from a dock. 15) If your mooring is in an area with little or no current there is always a breeze blowing down the hatches and through the accommodation which is very pleasant. Rain showers don't blow into the companionway which can usually be left open because the rain also moves aft. 16) Photovoltaic arrays work well on a mooring due to lack of shadows and are more environmentally friendly than plugging into the grid. 17) You can belch and fart as loudly as you wish on a mooring without fear of embarrassment. You can lounge around naked and **** over the side without offending the neighbors. 18) The air is cleaner and fresher on a mooring. 19) The water is cleaner and fresher on a mooring. 20) It's much noisier at the docks. Some fool is always polishing sanding or grinding and cranking up his stereo to rotten music. 21) The night sky is easier to see from a mooring. Too much light pollution at the docks blots out the night sky. 22) Too many boats at the docks with slapping halyards that drive you nuts. 23) No real privacy at the docks. Filthy bathrooms and showers. The water tastes like a plastic hose. 23) 200 to 500 bucks a month for rent- only a fool wastes that kind of money considering all the negatives listed above. 24) Imagine the horror of discovering Bobsprit has the slip next to yours. 25) Even worse, imagine Scotty having the slip on the other side of you. Or Ole Thom. Being surrounded by such ugly boats that never go anywhere would quickly lead me to thoughts of suicide. CN |
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