Ball sizes

[O C Diver]

The cleats aren't there yet, but here is where they will be when that project bubbles up to the top of my priority list. Proper backing plates and all. They are the subject of a separate thread here somewhere.
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Too far aft for a fender, but as good as I can get for locking lines.

With the cleat located there, if it works, I would try the fender at the hawse pipe. It maybe be worth adding a smaller middle fender to make it work, but that position should be far enough forward of the cleat.

Ted

 

[Helmsman]

Having locked through a few times on the Tennessee with floating bollards to tie to on a Helmsman, I use two 18” balls. One connected by the steps outside of the PH door and forward of where I tie off to the bollard. One by the stern on the side wall. I then use a next larger ball (can’t remember the size) up front after the curve, hanging off the railing. That one really helps if the stern kicks out, and the bow pushes in towards the wall.