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by DaveP
Wed 06 Dec 17, 14:52
Forum: General
Topic: mooring place with low tide level
Replies: 13
Views: 24096

I doubt jamming would be a constant issue. But it might happen. Would it be possible to set a mooring nearby in deeper water and keep a dinghy at your dock? If so, that would be a better solution. Believe me, if there was an alternative, I'd use it. I'm on a creek that goes dry every 6 hours. At lo...
by DaveP
Wed 06 Dec 17, 12:53
Forum: General
Topic: mooring place with low tide level
Replies: 13
Views: 24096

Hi Larry (and anyone else), I really appreciate your reply. Let's say for the sake of argument that there is no other place to keep the boat. That if I can't keep it there, I won't be buying the boat. And let's say I clear all the rocks and am diligent about raising both the rudder and centerboard. ...
by DaveP
Sun 03 Dec 17, 19:40
Forum: General
Topic: mooring place with low tide level
Replies: 13
Views: 24096

Considering DF920 for low tide mud flat

Hello, I've read with some concern about issues with the centerboard downhaul jamming when a boat is repeatedly grounding at a low tide mooring. I'm thinking about buying a 920 that would be kept at a dock that rests on a mud flat 2 hours out of every 6. The boat would face up a slight grade, genera...