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To snub or not to snub
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 @@ www.sailnow.com |
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To snub or not to snub
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... |
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To snub or not to snub
"katy" wrote in message
... 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. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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To snub or not to snub
Capt. JG wrote:
"katy" wrote in message ... 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... |
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To snub or not to snub
"katy" wrote in message
... Capt. JG wrote: "katy" wrote in message ... 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... Ah... I leave mine on the dock. Unfortunately, the marina where I keep the boat has shackles and no proper cleats. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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To snub or not to snub
Capt. JG wrote:
"katy" wrote in message ... Capt. JG wrote: "katy" wrote in message ... 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... Ah... I leave mine on the dock. Unfortunately, the marina where I keep the boat has shackles and no proper cleats. YUK!!! A Bobsprit dock! |
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To snub or not to snub
"katy" wrote in message ... Capt. JG wrote: "katy" wrote in message ... 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... Ours are ten years old or older, and they are still shiny and leave no marks. An annual wipe with Formula 303 sees to that. Max |
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To snub or not to snub
Maxprop wrote:
"katy" wrote in message ... Capt. JG wrote: "katy" wrote in message ... 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... Ours are ten years old or older, and they are still shiny and leave no marks. An annual wipe with Formula 303 sees to that. Max The rubber comes off the snubbers onto the boat... |
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To snub or not to snub
"katy" wrote in message ... 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... You aren't supposed to have them close enough to the boat to contact the gelcoat. I'm surprised you guys could exist on the south side of A-dock without 'em. We'd never have slept on Mystique without snubbers. And do you recall the 100mph winds on Memorial Day weekend some years ago? I had two dock lines on the leeward quarter that both parted during that storm. The boat next to me had only one line and it didn't part, thanks to a snubber. I became a believer after that night. Max |
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To snub or not to snub
Maxprop wrote:
"katy" wrote in message ... 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... You aren't supposed to have them close enough to the boat to contact the gelcoat. Wasn't talking about in use...was talking about when throwing thewm on the boat when you untie... I'm surprised you guys could exist on the south side of A-dock without 'em. We'd never have slept on Mystique without snubbers. And do you recall the 100mph winds on Memorial Day weekend some years ago? The storm wher eyour mast was in my cockpit? I remember it vividly... I had two dock lines on the leeward quarter that both parted during that storm. The boat next to me had only one line and it didn't part, thanks to a snubber. I became a believer after that night. We did have them...they helped some but not to any great degree...I'm wondering though if it has something to do with the weight of the boat...they had no effect on Chanteuse that I could see..seeing thast she's like a little cork because she's so light, maybe that's why? We've never snapped a line...but we do use heavier than recommended for size line and back then double tied and crsoostied and triple tied,. etc....I love sitting in the still waters now...boat never does anything but go up and down... Max |
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