30'x12.5' slip vs. 28'x9' slip for an R25

[baz]

Currently our slip is 30-feet by 12.5-feet with another boat alongside of us. The complete slip for both boats is 30-feet by 25-feet). My marina has another single boat slip measuring 28-feet by 9-feet and charges $123/month less than our current slip. Do you think it's a wise choice to switch to the smaller slip given it's only 9-feet wide ? I know I can navigate into this with fenders out on both sides but I suspect it would be a very tight fit given our R25 is 8'-6" wide.

 

[lashobe]

All depends on what size boat is next to you and if it is already in the slip when you return. Also is it on the south side or north side of the pier. I have had a few tense moments coming back to my slip in Edmonds with a south wind docking on the south side of the pier. I would not enjoy entering a half of an 18' slip with another boat at dock leaving only 9-10 feet for my 8 1/2 beam plus bumpers.

Lee

 

[JamesTXSD]

As a "single boat slip", it sounds as though there isn't another boat sharing the space between the docks.

I can think of other good places to put that extra $$ from the difference in the price of the slips. It would be worth it to try putting your boat in that slip to see how the fit truly works. With the taper of the hull, the height of the docks, and the size of the fenders you use, it could be snug or it could be "just right."

Spend a little "docking practice" time to see what you think.

Jim B.

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

If the smaller slip you refer to is just that a slip with a dock on either side, therefore giving you 9' of width for the entire 28' slip then I would think with an 8 1/2 foot beam it would be a no go. On the other hand if it is a 28' slip with pilings 9' from the dock and they are positioned so the beamiest part of your Tug has room to move more then 6 inches.......I'd think at least 18 to 24 inches per side then maybe it could work. Another point for clarification I'd look at would be if the slip was in tidal water, how much current, is it open to winds or somewhat protected. We have friends who had about this much room in a slip and a bad storm came up and ultimately the boat was damaged. In their case the stern piling only gave them 6" clearance on both sides.

I agree with Jim B, try the slip out to see for yourself how your boat fits and if it feels right and if not keep what you've got.

Jim

 

[knotflying]

Please explain how you can enter a single slip 9 foot wide with fenders out and the boat is 8 foot 6 inches. I realize the hull tapers, but I would think that you will always be very snug with your fenders against the docks and as much as fenders protect, always being tight up against the gel coat will eventually show wear.

 

[Jake]

Guess it depends on the water level vs. the dock level. Kind of sort of. 😉

 

[Crewdog]

I saw some folks at our old marina who installed dock bumpers similar to these with good success:

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product ... rchID=4006

They ended up using smaller than normal fenders to fit a 8.5 ft beam boat into a 9 ft wide slip.

Just something to consider I guess.

Bill