We use a single pendant, and I make no claim that this is the best way but we:What's the best way to attached a pick-up buoy to a mooring pendant? And should I attach it (pick-up buoy) to both pendants?
Thanks,
Matt
What do you use for a "light line."We use a single pendant, and I make no claim that this is the best way but we:
Attach a light line to the weighted end of the pick-up buoy (which has an "eye" cast into the weight). The other end of the light line attaches to the middle of the pendant via a doubled hitch.
We attach to the middle of the pendant, so that the bitter end of the pendant can be pulled in through the hawse hole without involving the line attaching the pick-up buoy.
When casting off, we hang the eye splice of the pendant over the top of the pick-up buoy. We also have three or four floats on the pendant to keep it from sinking.
It's called a boat hook...What's the best way to attached a pick-up buoy to a mooring pendant? And should I attach it (pick-up buoy) to both pendants?
Thanks,
Matt
Have you ever used a stainless carabiner for this purpose? If so, any problem with corrosion?It's called a boat hook...Never really liked pick up's. Prefer a boat hook..
As for attaching a pick up stick simply use a stainless carabiner, with a short piece of line to the leaded weight, and clip it through the eye when you leave. When you moor just disconnect the stick and store it on deck so it's not clanging on your boat..
P.S. Definitely buy the coated fiberglass pick up stick or you'll be pulling glass splinters out of your palms in no time..
Yes, no problem with corrosion as it is only in the water when you are off sailing and on deck the rest of the time. keep in mind it is ONLY holding the weight of the pick up buoy which is all of about 7 pounds. There are virtually NO loads on this carabiner..Have you ever used a stainless carabiner for this purpose? If so, any problem with corrosion?