Moorings

We strongly recommend using only galvanized steel throughout, from the eyebolt to the pennant, in order to reduce galvanic corrosion. Anyone familiar with the upkeep of a boat knows you need to change your zincs annually.  The zinc is there as a sacrificial metal, protecting the rest of your motor. This is because any time two dissimilar metals come in contact under water, especially in salt water, an electronic charge passes between the two metals and whichever of these two metals is less noble will deteriorate at an accelerated rate. 

Due to normal wear and tear, all mooring gear will eventually wear out. As part of our winter service, we conduct a visual inspection of all mooring gear visible at the surface including pennant, swivel, mooring ball, the top of the mooring chain and any shackles at the water line. For each mooring we also remove, clean, grease, inspect, repaint and re-install the ball, pennant and any shackles and swivels at the top of the mooring. The chain is dropped to the bottom so no wear is incurred during the winter. Included in each town’s regulations are regular complete inspections which are completed with a qualified diver. The results are submitted to the local harbormaster to insure all tackle is in good and serviceable condition that meets the necessary criteria for that vessel.