Whip base will soon pull out or break under stress from wind and waves A thick plywood board or aluminum plate placed under the decking and through-bolted works great. You may need to reinforce the dock underneath the mounting bases, Especially if your dock is a dated wooden dock. Mooring whips require excellent support to spread the load of the bases out over a more significant space on the dock. Two black whip cleats (with neoprene strips) for whip line adjustment.Ħ. Two 5/16” nylon mooring whip lines to be used with poles.ĥ. Eight stainless steel 3/8” bolts, nuts, and washers.Ĥ. tapered fiberglass mooring whip poles with roller tips.ģ. Two self-regulating, variable angle (“Rocker Arm”) Aluminum-Magnesium bases.Ģ.
The parts listed below will be included with your mooring whip system.ġ. Ideal for large boatsĮach Whip mounts with a unique rocker arm base Unlike the competition, Taylor uses a large diameter solid Fiberglass pole that withstands rugged environments and provides that Spring Action keep your boat safely away from the dock.ĭesigned for freshwater and saltwater use. Whips provide the “Safety Zone” between dock and boat for many types of docking applications. Our rocker arm-base offers secure mounting to your dock. Taylor Made mooring whips now provides a more economical way to protect your boat in the massive wake and tidal areas. Note: When determining the whip model weight is more important than length. Mooring Whips – Premium sold as pairs and includes all mooring whip lines, roller tips, and hardware to complete the installation. inadvertently trailing large wakes? Your boat is crashing against your dock, getting tossed around like a cork that causes dock rash that is expensive and tough to fix. Made with a baked enamel powder coat to resist weather and corrosion.DESCRIPTION Mooring Whips – Premium with unique rocker arm base.ĭo you have a boat parade moving past your dock towing tubes, wakeboards, etc. Start the motor untie the two ropes allowing the arms to retract and you’re on your way.
Release the arm and your boat automatically repositions itself away from the dock. The Wake Watchers Mooring System protects your boat from wakes, waves, and winds.ĭock Edge Side Mooring Arms and Wake Watcher Mooring System Lines and Hardware, 3500-Pound Size 3500-Pound Material Alloy Steel Brand Dock Edge Number of Pieces 1īoarding is simple - just pull in one of the arms and board. What kind of mooring system does dock accents use?ĭock Accents offers innovative methods to moor your boat: Wake Watchers Mooring Systems and Mooring Whips. The adjustable tension allows your boat to move up and down with wakes and waves, resisting vertical, horizontal, and lateral movement while holding your boat at a safe distance from the dock. The Wake Watchers™ Mooring System is an innovative way to protect your boat and dock while mooring. How does the wake watchers mooring system work? For boats less than 25′ in length the mooring should weigh 200 lbs. Heavy objects like concrete blocks can’t dig in, so their weight should be more than needed. The heavier the better, as long as you don’t have to move it. These bumpers are durable and large enough to ensure complete protection of your boat while docking.Ī weight of 10 times boat length is a good rule of thumb. If your boat is a pontoon or runabout, you may consider large corner bumpers, large gas dock bumpers with a lip, or even specialty bumpers.
How do I protect my boat from dock damage? Simply release the whip line from the tie-off cleat. Unique tip with functional roller and a tie-off cleat for easier boat access. Solid, cast aluminum base with built-in cleat, ring and thumb screw. Alternatively, in low tides the boat whips will experience a tremendous amount of stress that will greatly increase their potential to fail, leaving your boat unprotected.Ī set of whips for a 24-foot boat will cost between $250 and $600 depending on the manufacturer and the vendor. Exclusive Plug & Socket design for quick and easy separation, Tie-off cleat and NEW carbon fiber technology. In high tides mooring whips are least effective because there is no tension on the pole, which allows enough slack for the boat to hit the dock. When a boat whip is tied to the boat cleat it causes the fiberglass pole to bend, and will keep separation between the two. How Do Mooring Whips Work? Mooring whips are mechanically fastened at one end to the dock while the opposite end is connected to a cleat on the boat via a dock line.