Dock whips in the winter......

rgilfert · 07-30-2013, 01:16 PM

We just had our old rotted out dock replaced and while I was reinstalling all of the dock "stuff" (cleats, ladders, whips, etc) I got (sadly) thinking about camp closing activities for Oct. For the last two winters (ie since buying the place) I have removed the dock whips and stored them under the deck. Why do I do it? Because that's what the previous owner told me to do. Do I really need to do this?....after all how different can it be leaving them connected to the dock versus stored in the snow under the deck? Please help me out here....is there a valid reason not to simply leave them connected to the dock??

Just Sold · 07-30-2013, 01:36 PM

I would think you take them off because someone could steal them if left in place. Unfortunately it is not an uncommon occurance on island properties to have something stolen or intentionally damaged during the off season.

LIforrelaxin · 07-30-2013, 03:54 PM

theft is the main reason....

I store mine in a shed to keep them out of the elements which also protects them from the sun and other elements, which will effect the longevity of the rope.....

Lakesrider · 07-30-2013, 07:39 PM

Because it gets them out of the sun. Sun (UV) can deteriorate the whips and lines.

EllyPoinster · 08-05-2013, 09:01 AM

When I bought my whips (Dock Edge) the included information sheet recommended that they not be subjected to freezing temperatures. I disassemble mine and take them home for the off-season.

Merrymeeting · 08-05-2013, 10:50 AM

My whips came with the house we bought 15 years ago. I estimate they were over 10 years old then. So, 25+ years and still working.

I take them down during the winter and store them in an unheated shed. So the temps don't seem to have hurt them.

camp guy · 08-05-2013, 08:13 PM

I used to remove the whips,lines, and bases and store them in the house for the winter. When I recommissioned the system in the spring I used that time to carefully inspect all parts before reassembling everything. Never had a problem.

ApS · 08-08-2013, 05:27 AM

As to theft, we've lost nothing at Lake Winnipesaukee in 57 years.

'Course, we don't have much.

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Originally Posted by EllyPoinster

When I bought my whips (Dock Edge) the included information sheet recommended that they not be subjected to freezing temperatures. I disassemble mine and take them home for the off-season.

Repeated rain-freeze-thaw sequences are harmful to one's lines left to winter's awesome scourges, so removing them completely is probably best. This is typical visible nylon line damage from just one winter:

EllyPoinster · 08-12-2013, 10:13 AM

See the WINTER STORAGE section on page 2:

http://www.dockedge.com/support/EngWhipsinst.pdf

07-30-2013, 01:16 PM	#1
rgilfert Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bedford, NH / Rattlesnake Island Posts: 299 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 57 Posts	Dock whips in the winter...... We just had our old rotted out dock replaced and while I was reinstalling all of the dock "stuff" (cleats, ladders, whips, etc) I got (sadly) thinking about camp closing activities for Oct. For the last two winters (ie since buying the place) I have removed the dock whips and stored them under the deck. Why do I do it? Because that's what the previous owner told me to do. Do I really need to do this?....after all how different can it be leaving them connected to the dock versus stored in the snow under the deck? Please help me out here....is there a valid reason not to simply leave them connected to the dock??

07-30-2013, 01:36 PM	#2
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	Take Them Off I would think you take them off because someone could steal them if left in place. Unfortunately it is not an uncommon occurance on island properties to have something stolen or intentionally damaged during the off season. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

07-30-2013, 03:54 PM	#3
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,821 Thanks: 1,014 Thanked 880 Times in 514 Posts	theft is the main reason.... I store mine in a shed to keep them out of the elements which also protects them from the sun and other elements, which will effect the longevity of the rope..... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

08-05-2013, 08:13 PM	#7
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,135 Thanks: 284 Thanked 480 Times in 271 Posts	Docks whips in the winter... I used to remove the whips,lines, and bases and store them in the house for the winter. When I recommissioned the system in the spring I used that time to carefully inspect all parts before reassembling everything. Never had a problem.

08-12-2013, 10:13 AM	#9
EllyPoinster Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 160 Thanks: 13 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	I'm guessing there is a reason for this advice . . . See the WINTER STORAGE section on page 2: http://www.dockedge.com/support/EngWhipsinst.pdf

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Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Because it gets them out of the sun. Sun (UV) can deteriorate the whips and lines.

08-05-2013, 09:01 AM	#5
EllyPoinster Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 160 Thanks: 13 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	When I bought my whips (Dock Edge) the included information sheet recommended that they not be subjected to freezing temperatures. I disassemble mine and take them home for the off-season.

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Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,217 Thanks: 299 Thanked 795 Times in 365 Posts	My whips came with the house we bought 15 years ago. I estimate they were over 10 years old then. So, 25+ years and still working. I take them down during the winter and store them in an unheated shed. So the temps don't seem to have hurt them.

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