"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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Currently, I don't use snubbers (e.g., http://tinyurl.com/2bm2g3), but I
see
a lot of boats using them. I'm using the standard three line braid dock
line
and spring lines, so I don't really see the need, especially since they
apparently degrade rather fast. And, $35 each??

What do you think? Do you use them?

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com


My marina has made them obligatory this year and says that if owners do not
comply they will come along and fit them at our expense.
I have seen nothing to justify their use. The marina is at the head of a
creek where no power boats come roaring past creating wash and it is quite
free from swell in bad weather.