Dennis,
Good to know the soft shackle works well--just built a few for the purpose.
And good idea on the rubberized carabiner (Sirius topsides also painted).
Peter McMinn
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On Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 10:01 AM Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> Richard,
>
> The coated carabiner I referenced states a rated load of 650 lbs. The one
> I used to use was in that range. Touche's slips in both Mandeville and
> Pensacola are well protected from wave action (except for the occasional
> party barge/powerboat idiot).
>
> I'd think that was adequate if your spring line has some stretch (i.e.
> three strand).
>
> I'm also thinking I can somehow slide some clear vinyl hose over my
> existing spring hook/carabiner to give it a protective cover. Otherwise,
> I'll continue to use the soft shackle alone.
> --
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
>
> On Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 11:42 AM Richard Bush <bushma...@aol.com> wrote:
>
>> Dennis; I like the Carabiner approach, however, I wonder what the loading
>> will do to these...do you experience much in the way of surges or wave
>> action which loads them up?
>> I understand that in a marina or a backwater slip where there might not
>> be much loading action, but I am on a river where we get constant wave
>> action from barges and big cruise types..and then there's the current which
>> runs at 4-6 knots in the springtime;
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>> Richard
>>
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