Mooring Whips?????

[jeffbare]

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Does anyone use mooring whips for thier smaller boats? I have a 20' Mastercraft I plan on keeping on the dock, and was looking at the differnt mooring whips available. I plan on purchasing whips with a 5000# capacity. There are several differnt brands, and I was wondering what experience other members have had. They will be used on salt water.

Thanks,
Jeff

[JWTjr.]

These are great inventions...you can't go wrong with them. You just need to pay attention to how to tie up with them. The boat must be kept parallel to the dock and square to the whips. You need 4 lines to tie up and keep the boat centered and oriented properly...one bow, one stern, and two spring lines. I have been using the same Moor Whips for over 35 years...they're beginning to fray a little, but what a product.

John

[jeffbare]

Thanks John,
What ones are you using? There are several different brands and styles. I have been looking at the Taylor Made ones with the 5000# capacity.

Jeff

[jeffbare]

Anyone else use the mooring whips? Which ones?
Thanks

[JWTjr.]

Mine are so old...not sure which models. I know they are the original Moor-Whip ones made by Monarch (http://www.monarchproducts.com/monarch.htm)