[Alberg30] Bow chock

[Robert Kirk]

>         The original bow chocks were right on top of the toe rail.  I
>moor the boat in the summer and have learned the hard way - a bow chock
>and part of the toe rail ripped off.  After repairing the toe rail I'd
>like to find an alternative place for the chock (the other one to).  Any
>idea where else to place the bow chocks?  Thanks.
>         Linc - Gypsy #138

I thought I was the only one that happened to; I guess everything in an 
Alberg has happened before.

I repaired the toe rail (tough job to scarf the replacement section in 
right) and replaced the chock in the original location since I couldn't 
think of a better rig. But what turned out to be successful, was to 
afterwards use a longer mooring pennant catenary and fit it with a 
"snubber", a heavy rubber shock absorber. This way the shock load  on the 
line and chock is minimized. It's worked well for several years now, and 
I'm in one of the bumpiest mooring fields around.

Good luck,
Bob Kirk
Isobar #181




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