Hi All, Similar to what is being discussed, I have had good success with using short climbing slings/strops through my toe rail. I order the 12" version and luggage tag it across about 3-4 slots in the aluminum to spread the load. I have them at the bow and at two spring locations along each side, port and starboard. The black strop basically disappears aesthetically against the black aluminum toe rail. I have been using them for about a year and no signs of chafe, UV discoloration or degradation, etc. I will throw them away and put new ones on at first sign of them being worn. They are strong as heck (5,170lbs test) and at ~$4.50 each, it is hard to argue with their value or that my time is worth less in order to splice soft shackles together. I do connect my docking lines to these strops with strong, but affordable, aluminum climbing carabiners. These are $7 each with a straight line working load equivalent of 5,300lbs. Depending on the bale type, there is a chance for aluminum corrosion due to the saline environment. A couple of times a year I spray PB blaster on the carabiner and that seems to keep the natural forces at bay, but they are cheap enough not to worry about occasional replacement either. The whole system keeps my boat firmly attached to the finger and creates an 'easy on, easy off' docking experience. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081GGD4X6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.rei.com/product/169034/black-diamond-litewire-carabiner?sku=1690340001&store=36&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_1690340001%7C92700058208459697%7CBA%7C71700000074727195&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnKeCBhDPARIsAFDTLTKVzkFWxH8j3Lo24MRs8cXvjJaoy0CIBguncqlpzcpTbVA3Gy-ssYMaAoL9EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
On Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 10:11 AM Peter McMinn via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 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 > > _/) > > > > 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 >>> >>> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help >> with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> Thanks - Stu > > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks > - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
