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Originally Posted by CateP
I would say at least 3'10" to feel safe with the rise and fall of boat wakes. The keel lies in the middle of the boat so we have about 12 feet of boat that needs to be forward of that point, which means the depth needs to be measured at least 10-12 feet in towards shore from the end of dock. That is the key I believe. Our dockage at Rattlesnake shows the best dockage situation. Full boat at dock and deep enough at keel. Mast clearance at 26 ft. is also a consideration. A lot of docks on the lake are not designed for big boats like ours. Chase Island dock is an exception because the owner is a sailor and has had big sailboats like ours in the past.
Thanks for your consideration of having the Reliance crew visit.  |
Cate, I think what you are doing is awesome.... I think the lake should be more friendly in this regard and allow overnight mooring, as long as a boat is equipped properly.
How do you feel about anchoring and falling back and tying off to a dock?
I would believe this to be a legal technique allowing you to remain over night.
I would of course need to check with other family members, but I have a feeling I could convince them, especially as we are not often around during the week... and I can facilitate a weekend visit by just making it my weekend to use the camp....