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doublereefed
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Initially Posted - 06/13/2019 :  10:02:52  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I finally got the boat onto the mooring. Standing back, the mooring line looks kind of long, has me wondering if there are best practices or rules of thumb for how long (or short) the line should be?

Also, wondering how much Clorox to add to the ballast tanks. The boat will be in the water until the end of October. A few ounces? A cup?

Thanks!

-Richard
'95 C250 WB #61
Midway, UT

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Response Posted - 06/14/2019 :  09:36:25  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I look forward to responses about cleaning the ballast tank, as it may help with my freshwater tank and system; I've got mold coming out of the plumbing now, and best guess is to add some amount of chlorine and flush it out after some time.

As for mooring lines, the general rules I was told were to keep them short enough to limit the movement of the boat into anything that could be damaged or cause damage, e.g., other boats, the dock, pilings, etc. However, the lines should have enough slack that if the boat is at rest and not moving, there is no tension on the line.
Fred Johnson
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dmarion
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Response Posted - 06/14/2019 :  12:27:36  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
How do you put the Clorox into the ballast tank? I do not see any inlet or plug...
Daniel Marion
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Valleyfield, QC,
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zeil
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Response Posted - 06/14/2019 :  14:15:25  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Use the vent hole located in the anchor locker. Make sure you wash it down with clean water We use a cup of bleach for a full tank of water...
Henk & Johanna
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Edited by - zeil on 06/14/2019 14:16:38
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dmarion
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Response Posted - 06/14/2019 :  18:29:42  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
OK! Thanks.
Daniel Marion
Zendo
Cat 250 WB 2001 Hull #592
Valleyfield, QC,
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doublereefed
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Response Posted - 06/16/2019 :  07:39:33  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
One cup it is. I think I might add a few ounces at the first of each month.
'95 C250 WB #61
Midway, UT
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