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| Author: | philrat [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 6:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Keeping a Getaway in the water |
I am thinking of purchasing a Hobie Getaway but have one question, will leaving the getaway in the water at a fresh water boat dock cause any problems to the hulls? The boat could be covered to protect it from the sun. |
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| Author: | wannahobie [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Keeping a Getaway in the water |
It would definitely be better to store on shore if at all possible. While storing at dock is better than mooring in the open, it will still cause more wear and tear simply from constant movement and rocking while sitting in the water. Particularly the standing rigging, shrouds,etc. They would need frequent inspection, possibly replacement every year. If it is a real quite, protected area, and you tie/bungee the mast to limit rotation, it may be ok. I am sure others will chime in here. |
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| Author: | Roy [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Keeping a Getaway in the water |
This question keeps coming up and it always gets the same answer! Its a bad idea for lots of reasons, do a search in the forms and you will find all of the reasons why its a bad idea. |
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| Author: | JTCole [ Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Keeping a Getaway in the water |
There are lots of challenges that I see in keeping the boat in the water. There aren't any really good places to tie off mooring lines on the boat. And even in fresh water, the marine growth on the hulls below the waterline will be a maintenance headache. It would be much better to pull the boat up onto the shore. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Keeping a Getaway in the water |
From an earlier post I made on the issue: Quote: Mooring a cat is a risk. Just be clear... Hobie Cat does not recomend mooring.
Cats do not ride at anchor well and are jarred by even small wave action. The waves cause accelerated wear and movement of the rigging parts. Rigs can fall if the shroud wires, forestay or bridles come loose or are damaged. The boat needs to be carefully prepared and inspected often. Tape clevis pins and rings. Check bolt tensions. Keep the mast rig tight and restrict the mast rotation. Tie off the rudders tightly in the up position. As the wind angle changes a cat can sail forward rather than slip sideways. This can cause the boat to pull up and over an anchor possibly pulling the anchor free or causing the boat to pitch pole. I recommend pulling boats onto a float or dock that will absorb the wave action and allow it to swing at anchor. This also keeps the hulls out of the water preventing damage or discoloration to the hull materials. This is a bigger issue on fiberglass cats. They can absorb water and cause blistering of the glass and gelcoat. |
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