"Milton Waddams" wrote in message
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[Default] On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:55:45 -0400, katy
wrote:

Capt. JG wrote:
"katy" wrote in message
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Capt. JG wrote:

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?


We had them but took the snubber part off since they were annoying..and
left b;lack marks on the gelcoat...would probably make more sense to use
them here where we have tides than it did in Michigan...but then, maybe
not since our boat seemed to catch the wake of the getch of the lake and
they did hjelp with that...for the most part, though, we weren't
impressed...



On the gelcoat? All the ones I've seen are no where near the boat...
middle
line.

When you're casting off but leaving the lines on the boat..like going to
the gas dock...when you throw the lines on tehy make marks like dark
soled shoes do...needs Soft SCrub to get it off...not while the boat is
suspended between them...

I use sheathed snubbers. The sheath keeps them from getting sun rot
and protects the hull from scuffs. You can make your own out of
sunbrella. Make sure it is longer than the snubber and easy to peel
back for inspection. You can make them as tubes or flat with a velcro
seam.

Milton


Do you have any pictures of them? I'd love to see...


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