Conditions For Using SlideMoor - The Easiest Way to Dock Your Boat

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Conditions For Using SlideMoor ™

It must be said that SlideMoor only works when the boat is held TIGHT to the SlideMoor and will not work any other way! This product is used to control boat location in a slip where tide or water level is prone to change. The Slidemoor system works on boats up to 90 feet and well over 130,000 pounds. On smaller boats it can be used to control boats in wavy conditions along with tide changes.

Since SlideMoor only works when the boat is held TIGHT to the SlideMoor, the location of your piling/track with regard to the cleats on your boat will be your most important consideration. By holding the boat tight, all lines will be on ONE side of the boat with no need for any lines other than the line you use on the SlideMoor. You may need to add a cleat to your boat directly in line with the piling/track OR add or move a piling to be directly in line with the cleat on your boat. (see fig 1.1) The time and expense to do this correctly will be rewarded with the many benefits of the SlideMoor system.

SlideMoor Image This works with bow or stern out.

At times unnecessary pilings can be removed from one side of your mooring as is the case with outer pilings. These pilings can be used to correct the line-up problems stated above. This also gives more room to
maneuver in your docking area when these pilings are out of the way.

If adding a cleat to your boat, be sure it is attached properly. If your are not sure how to attach a cleat,
have it done by a qualified technician.

Additional Conditions For Using SlideMoor™

SlideMoor works on most boats in protected waters.

If your application is not in protected water...
see below

SlideMoor can solve many problems when used correctly.
As with any great product, it must be used properly to
experience all of the benefits possible.

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If your boat design uses deck cleats that are located on the boat much higher than the rub rail, and your boat is in a location that has waves or other means of rocking your boat, then SlideMoor may NOT be suitable for your application.

The leverage caused by the spacing between the cleats and the rub rail may pop the cleats off or break the rope.
(see fig 1.2)

Some larger boats with very vertical sides as found towards the stern may also make contact with the track if used in wavy conditions. (see fig 1.3). If in calm areas, as in protected canals or marinas, this is usually not a problem.

Another thought concerning boat design may have to do also with size. The boat width at the rub rail must be at least as wide as the hull directly below the attaching cleat. Therefore, many older style hulls with designs that bulge out at the water line or have a spray rail just below the cleat should not use SlideMoor.
(see fig 1.4)

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