On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 1:20 PM, Adrian Stott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Michael Askin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >You can still use springs on two pins > > Yes, but only if you have at least two long ropes, which hire craft > cannot be depended to be equipped with. > > Adrian
Good point - hadn't thought of that. We actually very rarely use springs, so long as the ropes are tight they are not often needed unless in extreme circumstances. We do try and moor up to steel piling where possible however, just because it is easier. Mike ps. By definition I use only springs on my home mooring, taking both ropes towards the middle. These are tightened against each other and so the boat doesn't move more than an inch or two as the fenders squash. -- Michael Askin http://shoestring_DOT_zapto_DOT_org/
