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Originally Posted by Flyfisha
After receiving the proper permits, I plan on installing a mooring for my 192 Oday sailboat out on Rattlesnake. Any thoughts on what I can use for weight?? I have been thinking of pouring concrete into a plastic barrel with large galvanized eyebolts. I am open for suggestions. Thanks and think spring!!
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I'm sure you will get all kinds of advice here. I have a 175lb mushroom for my 24 foot boat in a very windy location with at times, all kinds of waves and chop. Here is a website that will help you calculate what you need for what, to me, seems reasonable cost. Remember, concrete loses something like 30% or more (someone will correct me) of it's weight in water. Imagine trying to move a 200-300 pound hunk of concrete to where you want it. A mushroom moves very easliy when standing up and gets all of it's holding power laying down. JMHO
Blue Thunder
http://www.mushroommooring.com/