Mooring Lines/Lines In General

AC2717 · 05-20-2013, 09:23 AM

Hi Folks,
looked at my mooring lines this weekend and I think it is time for at least one of them to be replaced, one is 5 years old, the second about 3.

I have been extremly fortunate since joining the forum and the lake that one of our esteemed members gave me his lines when I first started out, and then I was able to purchase another line from a cottage association neighbor of mine. I Have not really had to go out and purchase.

I have tried searching online but I am having trouble finding 5 or 6 foot lines with what I believe are steel eye chaffing rings in each eye

where is the best place to purchase online or around Laconia area, and what are good prices for them?? my extensive research has still left me guessing.

I know that our marina sells them but seems expensive at about $55

thanks Forum Buddies

Slickcraft · 05-20-2013, 09:33 AM

Give Parafunalia a call:
http://www.parafunalia.com/

chillininnh · 05-20-2013, 09:34 AM

Irwin Marine typically stocks a nice selection of Knotical Marine marine lines, including mooring lines. The purveyor David Putnam works there during the summer and can custom make anything you may need.

codeman671 · 05-20-2013, 09:41 AM

I bought mine at Parafunalia.

jrc · 05-20-2013, 09:50 AM

I bought your original lines at Irwin around 2002 for about $50 each. Probably cost a little more now.

Glad to see you wore them out, better than wasting away in my dock box.

AC2717 · 05-20-2013, 10:17 AM

thanks JRC
I did not want to say it was you without your permission, but yes they were great.
We are using the one I replaced for a neighbors jetski actually. It is more than fine for that for a couple more years and then will replace that one with the one I bought from my neighbor probably next year

I will check out Irwin and Parafunalia

BroadHopper · 05-20-2013, 11:19 AM

Believe it or not BG carries an extensive line of mooring accessories as well as dock hardware. I would check it out.

AC2717 · 05-20-2013, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Believe it or not BG carries an extensive line of mooring accessories as well as dock hardware. I would check it out.

I might roll in there on Saturday morning to check it out, I always wanted to go in there, now I have a good enough reason so the wife wont think I am taking on another project

ishoot308 · 05-20-2013, 12:09 PM

I just bought a set of four at Parafunalia in Gilford and all their lines were on sale for a very fair price!

Dan

dva · 05-21-2013, 04:31 AM

They are easy to make and you can make the length you want. The ones you buy have a hook that you need two hands and sometimes is a pain to hook or unhook.We use a ss hook made by Suncore and 18 boats in the mooring field have not had a problem.PM me if you want to see how they are made.

SIKSUKR · 05-21-2013, 09:41 AM

This animated knot tying site is great if you want to try your hand at it.
http://www.animatedknots.com/indexsp...matedknots.com

no-engine · 05-25-2013, 05:11 PM

You wrote steel eyes. Please buy galvanized.
I used to do my own splicing lines the way I learned as a kid on the MA coast.

Maintain a nice size loop in one end. I can still do so, but would rather not broadcast to all of my capabilities. Unable to remember names but there are many stores that maintain websites for ordering. Google search.
West Marine is one.

NoBozo · 05-25-2013, 06:49 PM

SO: Are we talking about "mooring" lines...attached to a "mooring" buoy..?? OR are we talking about DOCK lines..just wondering. There is a BIG difference.

NB

Par Four · 05-25-2013, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Believe it or not BG carries an extensive line of mooring accessories as well as dock hardware. I would check it out.

I've been off The Lake for a couple years and I sure am enjoying this site (again) to get back into things. I am a bit fuzzy on some thing so help me out... Who/what/ where is "BG"?

upthesaukee · 05-25-2013, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Par Four

I've been off The Lake for a couple years and I sure am enjoying this site (again) to get back into things. I am a bit fuzzy on some thing so help me out... Who/what/ where is "BG"?

Boulia Gorrell is a lumber yard in Laconia.

AC2717 · 05-26-2013, 07:40 AM

Purchased 5/8 x 6 feet with bulknose clip on end for $54.99 a and new shackles, galvy, at $5.99 each
Thank you parafunalia

05-20-2013, 09:23 AM	#1
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,573 Thanks: 753 Thanked 354 Times in 266 Posts	Mooring Lines/Lines In General Hi Folks, looked at my mooring lines this weekend and I think it is time for at least one of them to be replaced, one is 5 years old, the second about 3. I have been extremly fortunate since joining the forum and the lake that one of our esteemed members gave me his lines when I first started out, and then I was able to purchase another line from a cottage association neighbor of mine. I Have not really had to go out and purchase. I have tried searching online but I am having trouble finding 5 or 6 foot lines with what I believe are steel eye chaffing rings in each eye where is the best place to purchase online or around Laconia area, and what are good prices for them?? my extensive research has still left me guessing. I know that our marina sells them but seems expensive at about $55 thanks Forum Buddies __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

05-20-2013, 10:17 AM	#6
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,573 Thanks: 753 Thanked 354 Times in 266 Posts	thanks JRC I did not want to say it was you without your permission, but yes they were great. We are using the one I replaced for a neighbors jetski actually. It is more than fine for that for a couple more years and then will replace that one with the one I bought from my neighbor probably next year I will check out Irwin and Parafunalia __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

05-20-2013, 11:19 AM	#7
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,205 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Boulia Gorrell Believe it or not BG carries an extensive line of mooring accessories as well as dock hardware. I would check it out. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

05-20-2013, 12:09 PM	#9
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,232 Thanks: 2,384 Thanked 5,276 Times in 2,050 Posts	Parafunalia I just bought a set of four at Parafunalia in Gilford and all their lines were on sale for a very fair price! Dan

05-21-2013, 04:31 AM	#10
dva Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 50 Thanks: 18 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	hooring lines They are easy to make and you can make the length you want. The ones you buy have a hook that you need two hands and sometimes is a pain to hook or unhook.We use a ss hook made by Suncore and 18 boats in the mooring field have not had a problem.PM me if you want to see how they are made.

05-20-2013, 09:33 AM	#2
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,296 Thanks: 1,222 Thanked 2,080 Times in 952 Posts	Give Parafunalia a call: http://www.parafunalia.com/

05-20-2013, 09:34 AM	#3
chillininnh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 54 Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Irwin Marine typically stocks a nice selection of Knotical Marine marine lines, including mooring lines. The purveyor David Putnam works there during the summer and can custom make anything you may need.

05-20-2013, 09:41 AM	#4
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,486 Thanks: 221 Thanked 810 Times in 486 Posts	I bought mine at Parafunalia.

05-20-2013, 09:50 AM	#5
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	I bought your original lines at Irwin around 2002 for about $50 each. Probably cost a little more now. Glad to see you wore them out, better than wasting away in my dock box.

05-21-2013, 09:41 AM	#11
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	This animated knot tying site is great if you want to try your hand at it. http://www.animatedknots.com/indexsp...matedknots.com __________________ SIKSUKR

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05-25-2013, 05:11 PM	#12
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	You wrote steel eyes. Please buy galvanized. I used to do my own splicing lines the way I learned as a kid on the MA coast. Maintain a nice size loop in one end. I can still do so, but would rather not broadcast to all of my capabilities. Unable to remember names but there are many stores that maintain websites for ordering. Google search. West Marine is one.

05-25-2013, 06:49 PM	#13
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	SO: Are we talking about "mooring" lines...attached to a "mooring" buoy..?? OR are we talking about DOCK lines..just wondering. There is a BIG difference. NB

05-26-2013, 07:40 AM	#16
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,573 Thanks: 753 Thanked 354 Times in 266 Posts	Purchased 5/8 x 6 feet with bulknose clip on end for $54.99 a and new shackles, galvy, at $5.99 each Thank you parafunalia __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"