Dock Edge + Mooring Whip - Manual (Page 2)

Fig. 8
Cast Aluminum Base
See “A”
Optional
Bow Cleat
Bow Line
Optional Bow Line
Dock Cleat
Optional Stern
Line Dock Cleat
Side Cleat Stern Cleat
Stern Line
DOCK
Spring Lines (2)
MUSTBE USED
AT EACH DOCKING
Mounting Lags &
Washers, each base
“X” Method - Whips & Whip Lines Not Shown
5 - INSTALLATION OF SPRING LINES
- Refer to the Figures 5 through 9 for proper configuration and spring
line attachment.
- Spring lines should be attached to the built-in cleat of solid mooring
whip bases and bow and stern lines should be attached to the
integral eyelet of each whip base. Pivoting/ rocker base whip bases must
use separate dock cleats as shown in Fig. #7, 8 & 9.
IMPORTANT: Spring lines MUST always be used. Tension must be
equal on all lines. Install additional cleat(s) on the boat if necessary to
retain the 2/3 rule Discussed in Section 1 “Installing The Mooring Whip
Bases”.
The boat should lie the distance specified in product chart “A” for your
whips.
DO NOT attempt to retain the “Distance from Dock” dimension
shown in chart “A” if using oversized whips. Larger whips are
intended for larger watercraft with a wider beam and therefore able
to retain the recommended “Distance from Dock” dimension.
Distance from dock should never be less than 3-4ft.
Fig. 7
Cast Aluminum Base
See “A”
Optional
Bow Cleat
Bow Line
Optional Bow Line
Dock Cleat
Optional Stern
Line Dock Cleat
Side Cleat Stern Cleat
Stern Line
DOCK
Spring Lines (2)
MUSTBE USED
AT EACH DOCKING Mounting Lags &
Washers, each base
“M” Method - Whips & Whip Lines Not Shown
Mooring Whip Installation
CAUTION: Installation of mooring whips on stationary docks
where water levels fluctuate more than 2 ft.:
Mooring whips with a fixed angle base M U S T be adjusted periodi-
cally to compensate for these variations. Failure to make adjustments to
spring and whip line tension in such conditions may result in damage to
the whips and void the manufacturers warranty, see Fig. #5 thru 9.
Adjustments are seldom necessary on floating docks, as the dock and
boat will rise and fall together accordingly.
1- INSTALLING THE MOORING WHIP BA S E S
Mooring whips require a firm, secure footing for mounting.
- The recommended location for mooring whips is on the side of the dock
which is most protected from winds. This is preferrable to cause the
boat to stay clear of the dock rather than be forced towards it.
- Locate the aluminum bases 4-5” from the edge of the dock. Fig. # 1a
- Align the whip bases with their respective cleats on the bow and stern of
the boat making sure that the whips are perpendicular to the edge of the
dock. Fig. #1c
The general rule is that the span between the whips should be
approximately 2/3 of the boats’ overall length. Install additional
cleat(s) on the boat if necessary to retain the 2/3 rule. Space whip
bases accordingly for such an application.
NOTE:
In applications where side cleats are unavailable a center
bow or stern cleat of the boat may be used.
- Mark the location of the mounting holes for the bases and drill
through the plank with a 1/8” drill bit. Lag down the whip bases
with the lag bolts and washers supplied.
NOTE: Concrete docks will require lag bolts and masonry plug
inserts. Softwood docks such as cedar should have a 3/8” hole
drilled through the dock at each mounting hole location of the
base and 3/8” bolts or “carriage” bolts and use washers, lock-
washers and nuts or locking nuts in place of the 3/8” lag bolts
supplied with your mooring whip kit.
2- WHIP ASSEMBLY (where applicable)
Carefully follow the instructions for 2-part assemblies. (See Fig. #2)
With a threading motion turn the top portion of the mooring whip into
the base section until it is fully seated. Supplied epoxy is for use with
Howell 3120 Whips.
3- WHIP MOUNTING & PREPARATION
- Feed the whip lines through the whip line roller pins at the tips.
- Insert the whip into the base, making sure the whip is fully seated in
the base and so that the whip line is hanging straight down. Ensure
roller pins are parallel to the dock surface. See .(Fig. #3)
Once the tip has been aligned, tighten the thumb screw on the
whip base only enough to prevent the whip from lifting out of the
base. Overtightening may damage the fiberglass strand and
integrity of the whip.
4- INSTALLATION OF WHIP LINES
- Tie off the dock side end of each whip line to the pole or base cleat,
making sure there is sufficient excess line at both ends to allow for
tie-up of the boat with the tensioner, and release of line tension at
the dock.
4- INSTALLATION OF WHIP LINES CONT’D
- To adjust for proper tension on
the mooring whip lines slip the
loops from the lines through the
bow and stern cleats of the
boat. Using the sliding tension
adjuster, place enough tension
on the line to just pull the whip
tip down.(See Fig. #5 & #6)
CAUTION: When adjusting whip and/ or spring line tensions Do Not
over-torque the whip. Pull each whip tip down in inches, as the whip
is in total length, ie. 8ft. - 8 inches, 12 ft. - 12 inches.
CAUTION: For installation of mooring whips on stationary docks in loca-
tions where water levels fluctuate more than 2 ft., fixed base whips MUST
be adjusted periodically to compensate for these variations. Failure to
make adjustments to spring and whip line tension in such conditions may
result in damage to the whips and void the manufacturers warranty, see
Fig. #5 thru #9.
5 - INSTALLATION OF SPRING LINES
- Refer to the illustrations below for proper configuration and spring line
attachment.
- Spring lines should be attached to the built-in cleat of solid mooring
whip bases and bow and stern lines should be attached to the integral
eyelet of each whip base. Pivoting/ rocker base whip bases must use
separate dock cleats as shown in Fig. #7, 8 & 9.
IMPORTANT: Spring lines MUST always be used. Tension must be
equal on all lines. Install additional cleat(s) on the boat if necessary to
retain the 2/3 rule Discussed in the Section “Installing Your Mooring Whip
Bases”.
The boat should lie the distance specified in product chart “A” (top of
page 1) from and parallel to the dock.
DO NOT attempt to retain the “Distance from Dock” dimension
shown in chart “A” (page 1) if using oversized whips. Larger whips
are intended for larger watercraft with a wider beam and therefore
able to retain the recommended “Distance from Dock” dimension.
Distance from dock should never be less than 3-4ft.
- Loops in the ends of the bow, stern and spring lines can be made
using a “bowline knot” as shown in Fig. #10.
- Once the bow, stern and spring lines have been made to the correct
length they should be left on the dock for easy tie-up upon return.
IMPORTANT: When spring lines have been cut to length, seal the cut
ends of the lines with a flame (lighter, match or small torch) to prevent
fraying.
WINTER STORAGE: For winter storage remove the whips from the alu-
minum bases only. Leave the aluminum bases mounted to the dock. It
is recommended that whips be stored in a location that remains above
freezing such as a basement or heated garage.
Your kit includes the following parts and materials:
2- Whip poles
2- Whip lines (tensioners attached)
6- Lag bolts (for bases) (AR) Spring line 6- Washers (for bases)
2- Locking screws (for bases) 1- Instruction sheet
2- Line Tensioners (see whip lines) 2- Aluminum bases
1- Epoxy (2-part) for use on Howell model 3120 Whips
Fig. 9
Cast Aluminum Base
See “A”
Optional
Bow Cleat
Optional Bow
Line Dock Cleat
Optional Stern
Line Dock Cleat
Side Cleat Stern Cleat
DOCK
Spring Lines (2)
MUSTBE USED
AT EACH DOCKING
Mounting Lags &
Washers, each base
“V” Method - Whips & Whip Lines Not Shown
- Loops in the ends of the bow, stern and spring lines can be made
using a “bowline knot” as shown in Fig. #10.
- Once the bow, stern and spring lines have been made to the correct
length they should be left on the dock for easy tie-up upon return.
IMPORTANT: When spring lines have been cut to length, seal the cut
ends of the lines with a flame (lighter, match or small torch) to prevent
fraying.
WINTER STORAGE: For winter storage remove the whips from the
aluminum bases only. Leave the aluminum bases mounted to the dock.
Two(2) piece whip assemblies can be separated into the upper and
lower halves for more compact storage. It is recommended that whips
be stored in a location that remains above freezing such as a basement
or heated garage.
Fig. 10 Bowline Knot
1 2 3
1- Form a loop
2- Pass the rope’s free
end through the loop.
3- Loop the end
around the main
rope and back
through the first loop
a g a i n .
Your Premium 0r Ultimate Whip kit includes
the following parts and materials:
2- Whip poles 2- Whip lines 2- Aluminum bases
- Lag bolts (for base) (AR) Spring line - Washers (for base)
2- Locking screws (for base) 1- Instruction sheet
2- Cleat Ass’y (2Pc) 2- Line Tensioners 2- Screws & Nuts
1- Optional whip tip pulley (for cleat ass’y)
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Sample Base Cleat Tie-Off