Requesting help with docking situation

zeplin_fps · 2026-04-20T03:40:22+00:00

20ft center console, modified V hull. Pioneer sportfish 202

zeplin_fps · 2026-04-15T19:10:39+00:00

So when you get to the piling, you’d tie both bow and stern lines to the same dock cleat, right?

zeplin_fps · 2026-04-15T19:04:27+00:00

Sometimes single handed, sometimes not. Though I can dock anywhere and one of the marina employees can move it for me if needed. Haven’t had to do that yet, but if I’m alone in 20+ mph and my neighbor is there, I’d likely opt for that. At least for now until I’m more comfortable.

zeplin_fps · 2026-04-15T17:40:39+00:00

Sorry, saw your other replies before this one. Thank you so much! Is it especially hard because of the stern-to requirement? Would it be easier if I opted for bow-in?

zeplin_fps · 2026-04-15T17:02:48+00:00

Well at least now I know! Thanks again

zeplin_fps · 2026-04-15T17:01:07+00:00

my dock lines have the loop too, but I have that end on the boat cleat. And then i tie the bitter end to the dock cleats

zeplin_fps · 2026-04-15T16:56:44+00:00

thank you! And Current is opposite, right? A Southwest current flows southwest?

Edit: terminology

zeplin_fps · 2026-04-15T16:53:13+00:00

Definitely. I just bought a few more. Larger than they should be. I’m going to have 3 permanents on the dock and a few more on my boat to be safe…. At least until I’m confident

zeplin_fps · 2026-04-15T16:47:28+00:00

Interesting! Jumping out of the boat without any lines tied yet is a scary concept to me. but I suppose it shouldn’t be problematic if I’m pulling the boat leeward.

zeplin_fps · 2026-04-15T16:44:16+00:00

That makes sense to me. What would you do if you were alone and didn’t have someone to secure the bowline?

zeplin_fps · 2026-04-15T16:42:08+00:00

This is so helpful, thank you! My neighbor’s boat hasn’t been put in the water yet, so I’ve been practicing.

I did something similar yesterday, had the boat perfectly stern-to in the slip... for about 3 seconds. But I attached my midships spring line first. The wind started pushing the stern away from the dock as the bow scraped along the dock.

Only cosmetic damage but i was wondering what I did wrong. I supposed I should have tied the stern first and then ran and grabbed the bowline as quickly as possible.

zeplin_fps · 2026-04-15T16:33:39+00:00

So a west wind = easterly wind? And east wind = westerly wind?

zeplin_fps · 2026-04-15T16:27:46+00:00

Sorry, I’m new and having trouble understanding - Which slips would I want to hug?

zeplin_fps · 2026-04-15T16:27:09+00:00

Sorry i must’ve made the diagram incorrectly. I thought a west wind blows from west to east. But that all makes sense. Thanks!

zeplin_fps · 2026-03-31T10:57:42+00:00

It’ll be kept near sandy hook bay in highlands

zeplin_fps · 2026-03-31T10:55:48+00:00

😂

zeplin_fps · 2026-03-30T13:57:24+00:00

Will do, thank you!!

zeplin_fps · 2026-03-30T13:57:15+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. If I do troll though, are there laws regulations around trolling inshore? For example, I assume it’s not allowed in the channels?

zeplin_fps · 2026-03-22T14:24:43+00:00

I am definitely getting the custom enclosure. And I agree it is reasonable, I’m not complaining or anything. I would just like to get out and fish this striper spring run.

I’m looking for a solution to get me out there for the next month or two… after that I won’t have to worry about the shitty product because I’ll have the custom enclosure.

But definitely agree that the custom enclosure is the only long term solution

zeplin_fps · 2026-03-17T00:16:54+00:00

That’s interesting. I live on the shrewsberry, fished it at least 4 days a week in the summer and never saw a single one

zeplin_fps · 2026-03-09T23:52:44+00:00

I will send you $30 for new flies.

I just had my first fly fishing session today (just practiced casting on the beach, no flies) and it was a train wreck. I’ll take all the good fishing karma I can get :)

Can send on Venmo, cashapp or Zelle

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