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To snub or not to snub
"Joe" wrote in message oups.com... On Mar 15, 11:40 pm, "Maxprop" wrote: "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... On Mar 15, 6:44 pm, "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? -- "j" ganz Never used one yet. But I'm not to worried about yanking my cleats off. Save your money, just use 3 strand nylon it has plenty of spring. Snubbers for dock lines are for West Marine, and boatsUS fools. AKA Bubbles & BB. You've obviously never been in a situation where the boat is rolling violently at the dock. Snubbers will keep your lines from parting, not to mention allowing you to get some sleep at night. When a boat without snubbers snaps the dockline taut, it tends to roll the occupants of the v-berth over. Max- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Odviously. Who would dock at a place that tosses you out of your bunk? The adventurous type? Max |
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