mooring parts

[jwclbi]

I recently came across a mooring set up, white buoy with the blue stripe, two lines that go from the buoy to the boat, and the chain that goes to the pin. The problem is I don't have the galvanized 36"(roughly) pin that that screws into the sand. I have looked around on the internet and can't seem to find one. Anyone have any idea where i can get just a pin? A whole new set up is $300!! Thanks

[otterhound]

I think you are looking for a helical mooring screw and the only place I know of to buy them is a mooring contractor. They also have a special rig to screw them in as it takes a lot of force depending on the bottom. They do work well though and are popular here in the Northeast.
Rod

[otterhound]

After a quick search it appears the mooring screws are very available now. Getting it screwed in yourself could be interesting lol! Good luck.
Rod

http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/brow...XHUaAtG18P8HAQ

[erebus]

Originally Posted by otterhound

http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/brow...XHUaAtG18P8HAQ

I got one of these from Hamilton Marine in Portland ME last spring to moor my 18SF in Cape Cod Bay.
Worked great!

Me and the brother-in-law were able to screw it into the sand with a 10 foot piece of galvanized water pipe, and a 6' piece of solid stainless boat shaft slid into the water pipe for extra leverage when you get down near the bottom.
Took us maybe 15 minutes to install at low tide (i.e. no water).
Seacraft rode fine until the end of Sept.
Removed the ball and lines, and put a winter stick on just a few weeks ago.

[jwclbi]

Great, thanks! Yes it does take some force to get it screwed in, I borrowed my buddies mooring last year for my 13 whaler. I just brought a pipe and it screwed right in, barnegat bay here in NJ is all sand and some muck. Thanks again

[kmoose]

These are actually utility pole anchors. We through ton of used ones away in the dumpster every year and I have put thousands of them down by hand with an 8 ft digger bar and a sledge hammer. If you know somebody that works for a power company they may be able to hook you up.

The easiest way to install one is to dig a hole as deep as you can with post hole diggers then drop the anchor in and turn it in with the digger bar. It will go much faster and easier if you have a buddy smack the head of the anchor down with a sledge while you turn it in. And by the way, an 8" head with a 4' shank would hold the queen mary.

[DonV]

These things are not tooo expensive, except maybe the shipping, however as Ken notes once installed they will hold any ten plus SeaCrafts tied together. All you need is the 6" anchor, any larger they really can be difficult to install by hand. In the power/phone business they are installed by hydraulic powered equipment on heavy trucks.

http://www.linemen-tools.com/No_Wren...h-j6526wca.htm

[DonV]

Oh yeah, the 10" one Hamilton Marine has for $140 must have a bit of "marine" markup in the price! Even this 8" is only $32.

http://www.linemen-tools.com/No_Wren...h-j6528wca.htm

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by DonV

These things are not tooo expensive, except maybe the shipping, however as Ken notes once installed they will hold any ten plus SeaCrafts tied together. All you need is the 6" anchor, any larger they really can be difficult to install by hand. In the power/phone business they are installed by hydraulic powered equipment on heavy trucks.

http://www.linemen-tools.com/No_Wren...h-j6526wca.htm

This goes to show you that if you know the right words...in this case "linemen" you can find anything you need on the "net"

Good job Don.

[NoBones]

Mobile Home anchors are cheap as well, although not galvanized you can
get a four pack for under $20.. If you get a couple of years before they rust out, still a lot cheaper !!

Tractor Supply carries plenty of them CHEAP !!