One comment about rigging the winter stick. The small winter stick like you have doesn't have any internal weight. That is why it lies flat on the water. Ideally you want it to float vertically. That is accomplished by attaching 3-4 feet of chain to the winter stick and attaching the rope to that chain. At least that is the way we do it in Southwest Harbor. Good job doing it though. Your top chain wil last about twice as long if you drop it into the mud.
Thanks Todd. I enjoy watching your videos! I wondered if I could weight it somehow and regret not getting the longer stick. Thankfully it’s a quiet harbor. It does stand up at high tide. I’ll have to work on it next time around. Thanks for the comment!
I meant to put in the "why" but guess I didn't. Most of the time in the Northeast where it freezes, the mooring gets replaced to protect the mooring and buoy. Where our mooring is, it can freeze which could damage the ball. Also, I've heard the top chain will last longer sitting in the mud. I'm sure some people get away without doing it.
@@mainesails Thanks for the info. It's good to see someone both conscientious and proactive. BTW I'm in the market for a 30 footer rigged similar to yours. Please put me on any waiting list should you decide to sell someday. I'll give you my email address if you post your business contact info. Thanks again!
One comment about rigging the winter stick. The small winter stick like you have doesn't have any internal weight. That is why it lies flat on the water. Ideally you want it to float vertically. That is accomplished by attaching 3-4 feet of chain to the winter stick and attaching the rope to that chain. At least that is the way we do it in Southwest Harbor. Good job doing it though. Your top chain wil last about twice as long if you drop it into the mud.
Thanks Todd. I enjoy watching your videos! I wondered if I could weight it somehow and regret not getting the longer stick. Thankfully it’s a quiet harbor. It does stand up at high tide. I’ll have to work on it next time around. Thanks for the comment!
Hey, does this protrude from the surface of the ice during the winter? or does it sit under the surface?
And why is it necessary to do this?
This is not typically done by the harbormaster in say, busy harbors? Why not?
I meant to put in the "why" but guess I didn't. Most of the time in the Northeast where it freezes, the mooring gets replaced to protect the mooring and buoy. Where our mooring is, it can freeze which could damage the ball. Also, I've heard the top chain will last longer sitting in the mud. I'm sure some people get away without doing it.
@@mainesails Thanks for the info. It's good to see someone both conscientious and proactive.
BTW I'm in the market for a 30 footer rigged similar to yours.
Please put me on any waiting list should you decide to sell someday. I'll give you my email address if you post your business contact info. Thanks again!
I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks.