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Old 03-19-2008
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Train wheel for a mooring??

I am in the process of upgrading my moorings to accommodate a larger boat. The plan would be to add an additional "anchor" to my existing mushroom. My mooring guy offered a choice between a traditional steel 400 lb mushroom or a 550 lb train wheel with 12' of 1.5 navy chain. train wheel is $175 less.
any thoughts or experience with train wheels as moorings? I've always had mushrooms before and never had problems (so far!!!). bottom is medium sand if it matters

thanks

Van
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