New to a slip......advise needed - NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey

Capt. Debbie · #1 03-14-2018, 10:56 AM

I guess that's why it is available? LOL

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Originally Posted by Irish Jigger

Oh I've been on a floater for a few years now Capt Frank. My days on hurricane row and climbing that ladder are long gone. I was on franks for years prior to Sandy slip 14 so I was tucked closer to the bulkhead and had no issues at all. I believe the Harbor now offers 30% discounts for anyone interested in Franks so it's budget friendly for first timer looking to go to a slip.

Keystonefisher · #2 03-23-2018, 09:30 PM

Thanks for the much needed advise everyone!!! After taking it all in I called and switched over to a floating dock. Seemed like a lot of pressure for someone who is brand new to the slip game. Any special hints or advise you guys are willing to share regarding the floating dock? Thanks again!!!

Irish Jigger · #3 03-23-2018, 11:31 PM

Take a walk around the piers in the marina and find a boat with similar dimensions and cleat layout and go from there. Dock to the bow, piling to the stern and mid cleats and done. Just depends on if you are coming in bow first or stern. It’s 50/50 in Atlantic and I don’t like walking a plank to get on and off so I am bow in.