Securing a New Raft

Jersey Guy · 05-08-2012, 07:39 PM

We are taking a delivery of a new aluminum framed raft from Center Harbor Dock and Pier soon. It's replacing the existing wooded raft that rotted and the floats filled with water after about 10 years. The raft sits in about 10 -12 feet of water, we had used an old very heavy rope to secure it, about 15 - 20 feet long, that can no longer be used. (it was disposed of with the old raft) My question are: 1. Is there a suggested rope length that should be used relative to the depth of the water? 2. What's the best rope and or chain to use for securing a 8x8 foot raft to the existing anchor on the bottom? Thanks!

05-08-2012, 07:39 PM	#1
Jersey Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 55 Thanks: 33 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Securing a New Raft We are taking a delivery of a new aluminum framed raft from Center Harbor Dock and Pier soon. It's replacing the existing wooded raft that rotted and the floats filled with water after about 10 years. The raft sits in about 10 -12 feet of water, we had used an old very heavy rope to secure it, about 15 - 20 feet long, that can no longer be used. (it was disposed of with the old raft) My question are: 1. Is there a suggested rope length that should be used relative to the depth of the water? 2. What's the best rope and or chain to use for securing a 8x8 foot raft to the existing anchor on the bottom? Thanks!