How do you tie off to a one-sided dock?

[Ron Burgundy]

http://www.tropicalboating.com/2010/04/ ... pringlines

That's a very good article explaining how and why to use spring lines. However, if his lake really stays at a constant level I don't see the need for more than one bow line and one stern line.

I'm a little skeptical that the lake level never changes. Is it a river fed lake with a spillway?

[guy48065]

Yes--it's a man-made lake (flooding) with several small inlets and one spillway.

[Ron Burgundy]

Yes--it's a man-made lake (flooding) with several small inlets and one spillway.

Gotcha. Unless i'm missing something I think you can do away with the long spring lines and just tie the bow and stern lines to the length you need. Leaving enough room for the bumpers.