When searching for mooring whips many people frequently ask &#;what size whip do I need for my boat it weighs 10,000 pounds&#;. This question is not an original customer question. I suspect this question originates from industry advertising, selling various sized mooring whips based on boat weight.
Size matters when it comes to docking products&#;
True, small water craft do not need more robust equipment, but the fact is the location of the boat is the major factor as to whether a specific mooring whip will work for a specific boat. The wind and current are the major forces acting against the resistance and spring action of the poles, keeping your boat from hitting the dock. If there is wind and or current the size of your boat will be a major factor.
Conversely, a well-protected large boat at a dock will produce little resistance to your mooring whips and a small boat with high winds or a strong current may overcome the resistance of most mooring whips. In fact, most mooring whips use a 1&#; pole the resistance is almost always the same, the strength of the base can be a factor in deciding which mooring whip you may want to purchase. Also the length of the pole does not add any strength to the pole itself.
You just need enough length for a proper pole bow keeping your boat 3-4&#; from the dock. Since the mooring whip line is attached to your boat cleats that are dockside, it doesn&#;t matter how wide you boat is. When making a purchase personal contact is comforting and reassuring that&#;s what we provide.
How can I recognize good mooring ropes?
High elasticity in the mooring rope is crucial to compensate for the natural forces of waves and wind. Sufficient stretch prevents the boat from buckling into the mooring ropes. This protects the cleats on deck. In addition, being on board is much more comfortable when the boat moves more smoothly and less jerkily.
Tip: Additional integrated shock absorbers protect the attachment points, increase the stretch in the mooring rope and increase comfort on board.
The right mooring rope also has a high breaking load in order to withstand the loads even in extreme weather conditions and to keep the boat safely moored. It is important to pay attention to the correct breaking load. Undersized mooring ropes are not secure enough and oversized mooring ropes do not stretch sufficiently.
Note: The safety of the crew and boat is what matters here, not making any compromises!
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Good abrasion resistance
Mooring ropes are generally exposed to high abrasion loads. A high abrasion resistance in the mooring rope is therefore very important. Polyester fibres are known, among other things, for their particularly good abrasion resistance. Polyester mooring ropes are very suitable for securely mooring a boat.
Not every fastening point on land is flawless. There is always a burr on cast iron, a sharp edge on concrete, a rusty ring/nail or rugged wood at the mooring point.
Tip: An additional spliced-in protective cover increases the abrasion resistance and thus increases the service life of a mooring ropes.
UV resistance
Although polyester fibres have particularly good resistance to UV light, these synthetic fibres are attacked by the sun's rays. Good protection against UV light is therefore essential. An average season in Central/Northern Europe lasts around 160-180 days. Depending on the time of year, there are months with up to 300 hours of sunshine. This illustrates how important the UV resistance of mooring ropes is.
Flexibility
If a rope is very soft, flexible and pliable, it is described as having a high tenacity. This property is particularly important to ensure that the mooring rope can wrap well around tight bends on cleats and rings and does not loosen and come off when the load is removed. Sleek cordage also makes splicing work and coiling easier.
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