<div dir="ltr"><div>My vote is for the 3/4" at the IOS. A little more money, but we can sleep better....</div><div><br></div><div>Glenn</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 9:33 PM, Dan Gingras <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:dan@dangingras.net" target="_blank">dan@dangingras.net</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Given the number of large rafts (acknowledged that they're mostly non-member<br>
boats from Newburyport!) I think that 3/4" chain at the IOS might be a<br>
better option.<br>
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Dan<br>
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From: Board [mailto:<a href="mailto:board-bounces@portsmouthyc.org">board-bounces@portsmouthyc.org</a>] On Behalf Of Dick Blidberg<br>
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Subject: [Board] Options for the mooring maintenance contract with PCMS<br>
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HI All<br>
<br>
Roy & I have been talking with PCMS about the mooring situation and<br>
considering what might be done to get the total cost for the year down a bit.<br>
First of all we considered what the level of effort was going to be based on<br>
their (PMCS) inspections for last year. Geoff relies on the input he gets from<br>
his people during the inspection and feels very confident about what they have<br>
found. He has also checked to make sure that the data that he gets is<br>
accurately reflected in the summary documents his administrative people<br>
produce and has corrected any incorrect entries.<br>
<br>
Given the experience we had last year and the results of that accident we all<br>
feel that there is no way we should do less that required by the results of<br>
the inspections last year. They, Pepperrell Cove Marine Services, must<br>
maintain the moorings in a manner that addresses the problems found last year.<br>
They cannot, in good conscience, delay required maintenance, suggested by last<br>
year's inspections, for a longer period of time unless the inspections this<br>
year suggest that the moorings are in better shape than expected. If that is<br>
the case then they will not undertake the suggested maintenance until 2017. As<br>
a result he has generated the quote in the yearly maintenance contract which<br>
details those costs (Attached) .<br>
<br>
We have looked at two possible options that can be considered to reduce the<br>
cost for the year. We have talked with PCMS about these options and they are<br>
in agreement that both options are possible. They are summarized in the second<br>
and third columns of the second document (attached). The first option (OPT1),<br>
column 2, reflects the results of some conversations with Geoff . We all agree<br>
that the 5/8" chain is fine for all of the shallower moorings such as those in<br>
Pepperrell Cove, Little Harbor, and Fox point. The moorings at the Isles of<br>
Shoals on the other hand, might best be served by 3/4" chain due to the deep<br>
water of some and the manner in which they are used e.g. multiple boat<br>
rafting.<br>
The moorings in front to the club should be 3/4" chain due to the high<br>
currents and the river traffic that those moorings experience.<br>
<br>
The second option (OPT2), column 3, eliminates the 3/4" chain on the IOS<br>
moorings. Although this is not optimum, it is felt to be sufficient.<br>
<br>
Bottom line, we can lower our costs this year to $15,000 without causing too<br>
much of a problem. If we want to feel more secure at the IOS then we can put<br>
3/4" chain on the moorings that have to be changed there. But that brings our<br>
costs up to $16,828.<br>
<br>
After considering the options Let us know what your thoughts are so we can<br>
move forward with the process. We think both of the options are viable and<br>
would be acceptable.<br>
<br>
Dick Blidberg, Roy Briscoe<br>
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