Slip width question
 

Hey all. New guy here looking to buy bigger boat this winter. My slip has a narrow area of 9'6" in the middle due to a finger pier(10ft entering between pilings) and is 30 feet long. How wide a beam can I buy? It is NOT a floating dock either. Tide goes easily 6 feet up and down here in Manasquan. Thanks for any advice.

Boy that is tight.
I wouldn't go any more than an 8' beam being you need 3'+ of slack on the lines to compensate for 6' of tide.

I forgot to mention that the two outside pilings have slide poles, middle piling has a rubber protector and to the stern I have to cross tie or rig two more sliders if possible.

What marina?

Small one called Glimmerglass Marina, at the Drawbridge in Manasquan NJ. Do you know it?

at least the current is not as bad around the bend there

Maybe you need a lift?

I know the Marina. We used to launch the race boat off their ramp in the early 90's. My friend keeps his boat there as well.

Mark,
Are you a Dentist ?

Yes I am. Sorry about the delayed answer, I was away.

A lift would be great, or a floating dock, but I have not seen any narrow enough. I don't own the slip so a lift would be out of the question. My friend has an air dock. I forget the name brand, but he was not impressed by the quality or the customer service.

Slip question
 

Mark,
You may not remember me, I am A friend of Charlene from up North Jersey we met at several Happy Hours, what brand boat did you get ?
Brian

Hey Brian.... How have you been? I remember that you were into boats, just did not know any details. I'm just getting started. Had a small CC and now moving up and trying to make a decision on what to buy.

Mark,
I'm doing good now, at this time recovering from 2nd surgery on my cervical spine. Im fused from c-2 to c-7, I'll be ready for the summer. We'll see you on the tour, hope all is well.
Anything I can do, give me a shout.