In the old days, if you were lucky enough to own a small boat as a kid, handling the mooring part of the operation was simple and cheap. First, you gathered up some sections of an old, heavy, steam radiator. Second, you tied a nylon rope around the pieces. Third, you tossed the radiator collection overboard where there appeared to be space between the incumbent boat moorings. The steam radiator pieces were substantial, the mud was gripping, and the “pull” generated by the small outboard boats was minimal.   Nowadays, it’s a different story. Boats are typically larger and [...]