Hi Dave, this thread and the link to the other post in post 1 should give you more ideas.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...d.php?t=136618
My pier works very well and the mount is easy to set up and take down.
I tend to leave it on the pier and covered with old towels and sheets covered up with tarp, I only take th scope in if not using for a few nights.
Cheers
Bo