I would not have them wrapped around the turnbuckles, that is for sure - they are not intended for that kind of sideways jerking.
I put my spring lines on a heavy strap I have noosed onto the toerail, when I come in I snap a heavy carabineer onto it, there is a line going fore and aft. The strap is four layers of 4,000# milspec tubular webbing sewed with gortex thread. It is also what holds the Twingers. It is unfortunate that C&C didn't provide cleats in the middle of our boats, seems everyone needs spring lines at some point. Guess they were trying to keep it clean. Bill Coleman C&C 39 animated_favicon1 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of broo...@aol.com Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 11:04 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List where to secure spring lines This summer we have leased a slip at a fixed dock. The slip is 34' X 14.5' with 3 pilings on each side. At times there is an incredible amount of surge and the boat just bounces back and forth putting a lot of strain on the dock lines. We have doubled bow and stern lines and have bow and stern springs. The only midship cleats on a C&C 37 are on the coach house and don't seem appropriate to take this kind of strain. Currently the spring lines are wrapped around the turnbuckles then taken up to the coach house cleats but we are worried about the strain on the turnbuckles. Yes, there is chafing gear everywhere. Is there a better place to secure the spring lines? Could you share some of your cumulative wisdom? Other than getting a new slip, that is. Bev Genader Bob Morgan C&C 37 Stonington Harbor, CT.
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