Mooring in Mexico

rblett

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Greetings Capri Assoc Memebers RE MOORING IN MEXICO

Muchas Gracias for former replies, very helpfull. The boat is moored in the in about 15' water, 40' rope, 10' chain, sandy bottom with a tire full of concrete about 180 lbs. I would appreciate ideas though on how to rig to leave it there for about 2 months. I've used the main halyard (plus a bit more line) to support the aft end of the boom. That tightens the fore/aft play. (also bungie cords to take some of the shock) For one of the shrouds: a line attached about 8" above the deck, on the tube that protects the shroud adjusment hardware , to the foot strap. Also, bungie cord shock absorbers there. I will add a line permanantly from the top of the mast so I don't have to use the halyard to support the boom. I do wonder about all that though. My greater concern though is with the rolling. Fore/aft rocking looks ok but the boat wanders a bit off the wind and rolls quite a bit. I'd like to do better. I've expermented a bit with lowering some rudder and that does prevent some wondering off the wind and the rolling but it doesn't seem like a good idea to allow any movement of that kind. If we have rougher weather I have some help to carry the boat to dry beach but that could sneak up on me.

The ocean is very beautiful. Sailing in the bay is a bit different than the lakes of Northern California. As you might expect, the Capri loves it. We see whales, turtles, dolphins and always new critters washed up on the beach.

I will certainly benefit from member experience, best wishes Ron
 
I know what you mean about rolling at anchor. One way to control this would be to hang a weighted object off each side, maybe from the jib cleats. But it should be objects that have a lot of drag. Something like buckets full of water, with weights attached to them. Some commercial fishermen use conical plastic shapes called "flopper stoppers." These are hung a few feet down, with lead weights that hold them firmly in place.
 

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