prepare mooring for winter

[Bear Guy]

See also this brief thread on the topic.
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...read.php?t=480

I prefer not to leave anything floating over the winter due to concerns of icebergs carrying it away or spring fishermen getting tangled in something floating just below the surface. Easy solution like codeman suggested to remove the ball and pull a rope/chain to shallow water for retrieval in the spring. No swimming required.