2009年11月5日 · Lazy lines can appear confusing, but actually simplify matters by eliminating the need for dropping an anchor off the bow. If you see ropes rather than anchors running from other boats, then you know what to expect. Lazy lines normally, but by no means always, come in pairs and when not in use they are attached to the quay at one end and ...

2021年7月7日 · A step-by-step method for using lazy lines on a large catamaran - this technique also works for monohull boats.

Check the line is not caught on anything. Also check off the back of the boat, you can usually see if the lazy line is pulled tight off the sea bed under the boat. Tensioning the lazy line: The most common mistake we see happening is that the lazy line is not pulled tight enough. A slack lazy line will result in the boat coming back and hitting ...

2017年10月13日 · You can "hand over hand" the line and walk forward to tie it on the bow cleat. Step 5 – Tidy up. Tie on the other stern line, and adjust your two stern lines so you can get ashore. If there is another "insurance" lazy-line you can make that one fast too. Then make sure the lazy lines are tight enough to hold the boat off the dock in a blow.

2022年5月27日 · Throughout the Mediterranean, boats berth stern-to in ports, harbours and marinas that are equipped with lazy lines, sometimes known as ‘slime lines’, although in many cases ‘barnacle lines’ might be more appropriate.. These lines, usually one per boat of less than about 38ft but often two at berths for bigger boats, comprise rope …

When a boat comes to moor, whoever is assisting will pass the thin leading line, connected to the cleats on the dock, to the crew. One of the crew members will then walk this line to the bow of the boat and start to pull the boat away from the quay. Ensure to keep all stern lines as loose as safely possible with the prevailing conditions.

2022年8月23日 · The next bit is all about the Lazy-lines and using them INSTEAD of the engines to pull the boat forward and upwind. Lazy-lines are actually two lines in most cases. So let’s describe what you are looking for. A Lazy-line is a mooring line attached to a block on the harbour floor out in-front of the dock.

2014年11月4日 · Once the stern lines are secure, collect the lazy line from the dock wall and take it forward, making sure you lead it outside the fenders and rails, using a boat hook if necessary. The line runs along the sea bed under the boat to a thicker line, which is anchored to the sea bed. It’s nicknamed the slime line for a reason, so wear gloves ...

2024年4月19日 · Lazy line mooring is a common practice in marinas across the Mediterranean, necessitating skill and precision, especially in adverse weather conditions. Securing the boat swiftly and safely, without risking injury or collision with other vessels, is paramount. Mooring to a Lazy Line: The Challenge

2024年4月17日 · Transferring the lazy line is a dirty job on the vessel. GHOOK has revolutionized and replaced the traditional method of manually transferring overgrown lazy lines, which often left vessel decks dirty and posed risks of hand injuries and collisions with other boats. Understanding the Importance of Quick Mooring Lazy line mooring is a common practice […]