Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club
Mooring Recommendations
Approved by the Board of Governors on April 18, 2002
AHYC recommended minimum sizes for anchors,
chain and pendants.
| Boat Length
| Anchor Size
| Chain Size
| Pendant Diameter
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| 24' or less* |
10 lbs per ft |
1/2 |
5/8 |
| 25' to 27' |
10 lbs per ft |
1/2 |
5/8 |
| 28' to 30' |
11.5 lbs per ft |
5/8 & 1/2 |
3/4 |
| 31' to 35' |
12.5 lbs per ft |
5/8 & 1/2 |
3/4 |
| 36' to 40' |
14 lbs per ft |
3/4 & 5/8 |
1 |
| 41' & up |
15 lbs per ft |
3/4 & 5/8 |
1 |
| * For day sailors and craft under 22', please consult Atlantic Highlands Harbor guidelines. |
Mooring Inspections
All moorings should be inspected at least annually. This is probably best done in August. Chains
tend to wrap around anchor shafts reducing scope. Maximum scope is needed during storm season.
Chains and fittings should be replaced as soon as any wear is noticed. Other clubs are
recommending chain replacement at a loss of 10% in diameter. We feel this to be a reasonable
tolerance. Inspecting late in the season will allow you to make emergency repairs before the
heavy storms arrive. This also gives time to schedule spring maintenance. Mooring chains will
last much longer if dropped to the bottom for the winter.
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Had your chain inspected recently? |
This chain is only five years old! |
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