Ahoy Craig, Here's what worked for me. I ran a 50 foot line from the bow to a wall side stern cleat and took the center to my mid ship stbd side. I had formed a length of rebar in the shape of an old fashion bailing hook, with a closed circle at one end and a opened hook at the other end. I placed the center of that 50 foot line through the "Eye" and "Hooked' the open end to a ladder. I then pulled the center of the line to me, allowing the 36 foot KK Manatee to settle on the buffered boards on the wall. I was able to hold the boat to the wall, shifting the "Hook" either up or down. This was several; years ago, I understand that now, many locks have a floating device in the wall. Hope this method will assist you. Ciao, Capt. Joe Guarino In a message dated 10/1/2012 9:54:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, craighmarshall@yahoo.com writes: I own a 28ft Hatteras Cruiser and plan on going solo. What issues should I expect locking through? I am planning on taking the lock line(s) at midships and walking back and forth to keep the boat close to wall. Both stb and port decks are wide and clear. Just not sure how much line is given at the locks. Knowing that there are a few locks at Waterford (E2-E7), it can get very labor intensive. Can I get assistance from the LM if need be in locating some local help? Are there any other areas that may require added assistance? Thanks Craig Marshall Lil' Hatt _______________________________________________ http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/options/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com