[Board] Options for the mooring maintenance contract with PCMS

[Dan Gingras]

Given the number of large rafts (acknowledged that they're mostly non-member 
boats from Newburyport!)   I think that 3/4" chain at the IOS might be a 
better option.

Dan


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From: Board [mailto:board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org] On Behalf Of Dick Blidberg
Sent: Friday, April 1, 2016 8:16 PM
To: 'Board of Directors' <board at portsmouthyc.org>
Subject: [Board] Options for the mooring maintenance contract with PCMS

HI All

Roy & I have been talking with PCMS about the mooring situation and 
considering what might be done to get the total cost for the year down a bit. 
First of all we considered what the level of effort was going to be based on 
their (PMCS) inspections for last year. Geoff relies on the input he gets from 
his people during the inspection and feels very confident about what they have 
found.  He has also checked to make sure that the data that he gets is 
accurately reflected in the summary documents his administrative people 
produce and has corrected any incorrect entries.

Given the experience we had last year and the results of that accident we all 
feel that there is no way we should do less that required by the results of 
the inspections last year.  They, Pepperrell Cove Marine Services, must 
maintain the moorings in a manner that addresses the problems found last year. 
They cannot, in good conscience, delay required maintenance, suggested by last 
year's inspections, for a longer period of time unless the inspections this 
year suggest that the moorings are in better shape than expected.  If that is 
the case then they will not undertake the suggested maintenance until 2017. As 
a result he has generated the quote in the yearly maintenance contract which 
details those costs (Attached) .

We have looked at two possible options that can be considered to reduce the 
cost for the year. We have talked with PCMS about these options and they are 
in agreement that both options are possible. They are summarized in the second 
and third columns of the second document (attached). The first option (OPT1), 
column 2, reflects the results of some conversations with Geoff . We all agree 
that the 5/8" chain is fine for all of the shallower moorings such as those in 
Pepperrell Cove, Little Harbor, and Fox point. The moorings at the Isles of 
Shoals on the other hand, might best be served by 3/4" chain due to the deep 
water of some and the manner in which they are used e.g. multiple boat 
rafting.
The moorings in front to the club should be 3/4" chain due to the high 
currents and the river traffic that those moorings experience.

The second option (OPT2), column 3, eliminates the 3/4" chain on the IOS 
moorings. Although this is not optimum, it is felt to be sufficient.

Bottom line, we can lower our costs this year to $15,000 without causing too 
much of a problem. If we want to feel more secure at the IOS then we can put 
3/4" chain on the moorings that have to be changed there. But that brings our 
costs up to $16,828.

After considering the options Let us know what your thoughts are so we can 
move forward with the process. We think both of the options are viable and 
would be acceptable.

  Dick Blidberg, Roy Briscoe


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