Wildfuzz Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 With our little 20` weekender we never really have the need to stern moor, however if we did is it possible with an outboard as I can see no easy way to disembark to tie up, with out causing damage / safety issues with the outboard running. If it a stupid question I apologies in advance, just never "yet" had the need but thought I would ask as one day ........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumPunch Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Mudweight out the front to keep you off ? I have also seen people use a couple of planks lashed either side as 'stand offs' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 We used to have a Shetland 4+2 we never stern on.Ihave seen outboard cages,which protect the outboard. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking23 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Well I developed this for our Viking 23. It folds up and removes in less than two minutes, easy to store. No tools required. The Fenders touch the bank, giving enough clearance for the rudder plate on the engine too. Very easy to get on and off via the stern, easier than when alongside. It is made from Aluminium box section, uses 8mm SS bolts as hinges, and uses 4 Screwfix ss deck plates that are fixed on the transom, and 4 x ss M6 bolts, used as pin, dropped into secure the aluminium to the stern. SS chain gives some flexibility and helps prevent snagging. etc. Top is Plywood and has captured m8 ss nuts so that a piece of 8mm ss all thread made into a hocky stick shaped bolt, acting as a wing nut... No Doubt you need some more info, but I hope it's a start. I took a while to develop, as strength vs simplicity was important. NOT available to be seen on the Broads anymore. Edit multiple holes in rear upright, allowed repositioning of the rear fenders, although 90% they were fine as shown. Richard 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 There is some clever and resourceful people out there. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEM Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Quote There is some clever and resourceful people out there Isn't that a typical line from a judge when hes about to lock someone up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcat Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Our old Viking 20 had a guard round the outboard and a small platform to disembark from CC9J2274 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr CC9J6498 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExUserGone Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Thats a very nice solution Viking23, a bathing platform alone is prone to catching when the tide height changes where yours gives a good range of bank heights. Looks nice and simple too, most good solutions are the simplest, it's far too east to look at a problem and over-complicate it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Clever stuff! I just made a boarding plank from an old shelf and sprinkled the last layer of varnish with budgie grit. We drop the mudweight to hold us off and keep a couple of old fender for draping round the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 if you had a pair of boarding planks with blocks underneath at a spacing enough to stop the outboard hitting they could be deployed either side and space the boat off the quay the required amount. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Not sure I want more stuff on the cabin top, which can be a liability when sailing, but it is a good idea.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking23 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 3 hours ago, grendel said: if you had a pair of boarding planks with blocks underneath at a spacing enough to stop the outboard hitting they could be deployed either side and space the boat off the quay the required amount. With my design, we can do "Touch and go" and collect and drop crew members without securing the boat to the quay heading. We only need a gap of 6'10" between moored boats to do this. There is also a flag staff dropped into one of the uprights, that acts as a hand hold. Not shown on this earlier picture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8DAVE Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Mooring stern on isn't an option for me ..... My Wavey Rider Wanderer only has access from mid -ships ( see pics ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Yes it does limit stern on, I have decided not to try it as the potential for disaster is high with Mrs W. fending off!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Moor bow on, simples! Darn sight easier mooring up too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 16 hours ago, JennyMorgan said: Moor bow on, simples! Darn sight easier mooring up too! Do you know I never considered that, when moorings say "stern on only" I just pass them by. Sometimes I wonder that I am still employed!!!!!!!!! 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumPunch Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 20 hours ago, L8DAVE said: Mooring stern on isn't an option for me ..... My Wavey Rider Wanderer only has access from mid -ships ( see pics ) Looking on the database your boat used to be able to - what happened to the 'lockers' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 36 minutes ago, Wildfuzz said: Do you know I never considered that, when moorings say "stern on only" I just pass them by. Sometimes I wonder that I am still employed!!!!!!!!! Some of the places for example Beccles Yacht station you can moor side on if you pay an higher mooring fee. As for your employment you must be doing something right, the odd collar felt or maybe friends in high places Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I should add that WR doesn't like doing stern on either - because her rudder sticks out beyond the stern (and I am no good at reversing and she don't have a bow thruster!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 17 hours ago, w-album said: I should add that WR doesn't like doing stern on either - because her rudder sticks out beyond the stern (and I am no good at reversing and she don't have a bow thruster!) Broads sailing boats, and at least one drascombe, all have super efficient and economical bow thrusters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . they are called quants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8DAVE Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Rum Punch ..... The lockers in the pic were removed before I bought her , I've only had her just over 7 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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