Heart-Shaped Single Cross Boat Dock Mooring Bollard. specialized raked or angled single cross boat dock bollard. While the base plate's tapering contours give it a distinct tear-drop or "heart" silhouette, its true structural function lies in its rearward-leaning ergonomics.
Key Design & Structural Advantages
Raked/Angled Post: The central pillar leans slightly backward away from the water's edge. This mechanical angle significantly offsets the extreme upward pulling leverage exerted by high-bowed vessels or shifting tides.
Tear-Drop Mounting Base: The wide, teardrop-shaped base concentrates its surface area beneath the primary column where structural strain is highest. It accommodates a two-point vertical bolt layout:
A primary heavy-duty central threaded bolt (e.g., M10 stud) anchoring directly under the core line of tension.
A secondary rear screw position to prevent rotation and stabilize the assembly under shearing forces.
Contoured Line Retention: The crossbar tips are dramatically curved to form bulbous, oval-shaped retention ears. These ensure lines wound tightly or looped in haste cannot slip upward or peel off under erratic wave action.
If you are replacing an existing bow bitt or laying down a dock cleat, let us know the thickness of your hull deck or dock planking, or the approximate weight class of your boat. We can recommend the correct backing plate dimensions and thread lengths needed for a safe, secure through-bolt installation.
Haifan Rigging supply a range of marine boat hardwares. They come with a variety of fittings for each end to suit your particular application. Yachts, Sailboats, Ships and Other Fields.
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