Trot mooring and fast tidal stream

[Searush]

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That is a fascinating idea that I can't fault, so I'll have to give it a go.

Just what forums are for.

Thanks

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Thank you for the kind words. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

We often seem to forget the benefits of warping boats in these days of reliable engines & marinas. But I have found the techniques useful in strong winds & tight marinas where I couldn't get steerage way to turn, but once manually turned, the problems all went away.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Re needing to face south, easy. Pick up into the tide. Make fast. Then turn the boat on the mooring if it facing north..

 

[mikejames]

I moor like this on a single buoy attached to two risers
why -
Solar cell easier to fit on cockpit guardwire facing inwards.
Less green on hull because waves dont break so much on bow as stern - Bow facing prevailing wind.
how-
I use a boat hook to reach the buoy. And stand one leg each side of the tiller to stop it slamming over. Or use the tiller pilot switched off as a very quick engaging tiller lock - just drop on the pin and the boat will go straight for a bit.

 

[steve350]

I've always used this method. When mooring I'm forced to motor against the tide as my Seagull outboard doesn't have reverse gear. Then use the tide to swing the boat between the buoys, simple.

 

[whisper]

Think you should ask your neighbour's permission first, shouldn't you?

 

[rwoofer]

Naturally. And the mooring contractor to make sure that the strain of two boats, although temporary, will not cause a problem.