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#1

Precision / Re: Got the first pick in the ...

Last post by DBthal - Today at 10:39 AM

Is it the mooring equipment you own, the spot, or both?

To get a mooring spot in Maine, an application is sent to the town Harbormaster.  There is currently a waiting list in most areas of my town.

After approval of the specific GPS location & gear specs for the boat size, a mooring installer is contracted.  You buy the gear from the installer and pay an installation fee. It cost me around $2000 total five years ago. 

#2

Precision / Re: Anyone close to splash?

Last post by tjspiel - Today at 09:16 AM

The buoys on Mascoma Lake in Enfield, NH are expected to be set early or mid-May. Splash soon after. The "draw" does not seem to be public or transparent, so I just have to wait 'n see.
The sailing club has rowing dinghies for getting to and fro; members including buoy lessees are given the combination to a cable lock and a locker for the oars to use them. Low tech but seemingly effective.

Good luck in the draw !

Our tenders our also locked to the dock and we are given a key along with a numbered sticker to put on the boat that corresponds to our buoy number.

#3

Precision / Re: Anyone close to splash?

Last post by tjspiel - Today at 09:04 AM

Launched yesterday. All went well, except that I decided to forego the anti-sway rig, 'cuz it wasn't windy, and, you know, what could possibly go wrong? So now I have a modern expressionist sculpture instead of a mast step. But  it adds character, I suppose.

There are worse things than unintentional art. Glad you're in !

#4

Precision / Re: Got the first pick in the ...

Last post by tjspiel - Today at 08:49 AM

Looks like you picked a "celebrity mooring". Perfect spot.

Maybe you should get a Megabucks ticket!

Ha !

Do you get to keep the same buoy every year Dan?

Yes - I own the mooring. Just have to pay $50 registration per year to the town.  The mooring also needs to be inspected every three years which costs $200.

Ah. That is a great deal !

It's $550 per year for me to have the buoy. $650 for non-residents.  Public slips on lakes in the metro area costs thousands per year and there's always a waiting list. Private marinas don't even advertise a price. .  If you get outside the metro a bit it isn't as bad but still not exactly cheap.

Is it the mooring equipment you own, the spot, or both? 

I know some slips work kind of like that. You buy the slip but it's kind of like a condo. You pay a fee for upkeep and services to the marina.

#5

Precision / Re: Got the first pick in the ...

Last post by DBthal - Today at 06:03 AM

Looks like you picked a "celebrity mooring". Perfect spot.

Maybe you should get a Megabucks ticket!

Ha !

Do you get to keep the same buoy every year Dan?

Yes - I own the mooring. Just have to pay $50 registration per year to the town.  The mooring also needs to be inspected every three years which costs $200.

#6

Precision / Re: Anyone close to splash?

Last post by Riggerdood - Apr 17, 2024, 10:15 PM

I live in a glass house, so no stones will be coming from here! The second time I went to raise the mast after installing the single rigid baby stay, I neglected to connect it at the top before raising. The mast came off the aft mast support and immediately started swaying off to port. Luckily, the stbd upper caught on the mast support roller axle bolt, and stopped the masthead from going through the windshield of my neighbor's car! Lesson learned: add that step to the checklist ...

#7

Precision / Re: Got the first pick in the ...

Last post by Riggerdood - Apr 17, 2024, 10:07 PM

Right on Tom! Good for you - it's a sign of a great sailing season to come.

#8

Precision / Re: Windex interference

Last post by Riggerdood - Apr 17, 2024, 10:05 PM

Had the same issue when installing my VHF antenna. Put a couple of slight "dogleg" bends in the windex mast so it would clear the antenna.

#9

Precision / Re: Precision Sailors' Happy H...

Last post by Riggerdood - Apr 17, 2024, 09:59 PM

No worries Gary, see you next time.

If all goes as planned, I'll be hosting from aboard Rum Line at Mission Bay ... 

#10

Precision / Re: Windex interference

Last post by tjspiel - Apr 17, 2024, 09:20 PM

You could go the Ron Deitel route and put a dinghy style windex on the pulpit.

After forgetting to take my windex off when trailering (and losing it) or forgetting to put it on before stepping the mast more than once, that's what I decided to do.

It has the advantage of being in your natural line of sight, - no more craning your neck to look up to the top of the mast. The disadvantage is that you can't see it behind the jib when sitting on the low side of the boat.

It's meant for spars so it's not the easiest thing to mount on a pulpit. You need something thicker on your pulpit to wrap it around.

https://www.mauriprosailing.com/us/product/DAV-1295.html