Nothing wrong with using it for snagging a dock line, but fending off?
That's just foolish. Use a fender, everyone will thank you.

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"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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Yes, Thom, I always have it handy when I'm berthing. Usually use it
to grab a dock line but have on occasions fended off with it.

Scotty


"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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Group,

A question: Doesn't any one use a BOATHOOK in a slip?

It is a very handy thing in a tight situations, it can hold the
stern
against prop walk.

With a crew, it is a simple matter to enter and leave a slip using
Neutral as the gear of choice. Simply walk the boat away from the
slip,
push the bow into the desired direction and power away,