Moorings and storms... When to pull it? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

ivanputski · 07-01-2014, 03:59 PM

I have a 19' boat on a mooring in pt judith salt pond. How strong of a wind before its time to pull it to be safe?
Just wondering about this storm. I am a boat amatuer/ surfcaster at heart, so everything about the boat makes me anxious. Mooring line once broke in a storm, and the asst harbor master lassooed it as it drifted by the francis fleet on it was out to destruction! I was 3 hours away from pt judith when he called me!!!

Raider Ronnie · 07-01-2014, 04:37 PM

How good is your insurance policy

buckman · 07-01-2014, 05:26 PM

Watch the forecast . You might want to pull it if we just get lots and lots of rain. Bilge pumps kill batteries quick .
This ones heading out to see I believe though .
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ivanputski · 07-01-2014, 06:36 PM

I have a self bailing deck. I always have my battery disconnected so no bilge pump ever comes on
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niko · 07-01-2014, 07:22 PM

water has a way of finding its way into the bilge. a bad seal on a hatch, through the rod holders or the anchor locker. a dead battery is much easier to deal with then a sunk boat. I personally would leave the bilge pump live. if you run 2 batts just leave the switch on 1 of them. as for pulling it - when in doubt, pull it out

Guppy · 07-01-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by niko

water has a way of finding its way into the bilge. a bad seal on a hatch, through the rod holders or the anchor locker. a dead battery is much easier to deal with then a sunk boat. I personally would leave the bilge pump live. if you run 2 batts just leave the switch on 1 of them. as for pulling it - when in doubt, pull it out

Amen to that!

My bud up your way has 140 pots out so far with a bunch of them tight to the beach

might be hauling back with the pickups

piemma · 07-02-2014, 07:10 AM

My bilge pump is always live even with the battery switch off. Auto pump comes on regardless.

Nebe · 07-02-2014, 07:36 AM

If you are on a mooring, I'd have your mooring inspected.
If your on a 200 lb mushroom or better and your ground chain and pennant are new, I wouldn't worry.
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OLD GOAT · 07-02-2014, 08:31 AM

If you're in a pond just add another mooring line unless other boats will pile up on you and drag you ashore

PRBuzz · 07-02-2014, 09:19 AM

http://blog.kingmanyachtcenter.com/2...s-for-a-storm/

piemma · 07-02-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PRBuzz

http://blog.kingmanyachtcenter.com/2...s-for-a-storm/

Buzz, you get my email?

PRBuzz · 07-02-2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by piemma

Buzz, you get my email?

Yes I did, good dilemma
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piemma · 07-02-2014, 11:52 AM

I thought you would appreciate.

ivanputski · 07-04-2014, 04:23 PM

I added a second rope and left it in..... All the boats moored in the pond are still in
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Nebe · 07-04-2014, 07:22 PM

Good call.
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Mr. Sandman · 07-06-2014, 10:17 AM

This was not much of a blow but if you have a 19'er it is easy to pull. I would just do it. If you have a 42' Viking that is another matter.

BULLOCKS · 08-04-2014, 09:41 AM

Pt. Judith Pond moorings must be inspected every 3 years. The upper pond (after the narrows) is one relatively safe hole in a storm. Just saying.

MakoMike · 08-05-2014, 07:21 AM

The upper pond is where most of the commercial boats take refuge when a hurricane is coming. Gets pretty crowded up there when a big storm is forecasted.