Snubbers

RUGMAN · 09-09-2015, 09:20 PM

Have new 24 ft Tritoon, Docked on Meredith Bay( Doe point) and I see lots of my neighbors use these Snubbers, What length would I use, Looking at Overton's they offer 3 sizes but don't say which size for 24 foot boat. I am thinking 16 inch ones would be best as the Bay is very choppy. Any thoughts, new to boating.

Happy Gourmand · 09-10-2015, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RUGMAN

Have new 24 ft Tritoon, Docked on Meredith Bay( Doe point) and I see lots of my neighbors use these Snubbers, What length would I use, Looking at Overton's they offer 3 sizes but don't say which size for 24 foot boat. I am thinking 16 inch ones would be best as the Bay is very choppy. Any thoughts, new to boating.

Go see Bart at Parafunalia, he will be happy to help....and, you will keep your business local.

ishoot308 · 09-10-2015, 07:13 AM

I bought my snubbers at Parafunalia and they were close to or cheaper than what I could buy them online for. I believe mine are 16" and I currently use them on my 28' tri-toon. They work great!!

Dan

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-10-2015, 10:26 AM

I googled snubber, but I still do not understand what they do???

brk-lnt · 09-10-2015, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Greene's Basin Girl

I googled snubber, but I still do not understand what they do???

They snub. Duh!

Basically they add a bit of a shock absorber effect to your dock lines. That way when waves come through and toss your boat around all the impact isn't transferred directly to your cleats and/or dock.

Rich · 09-10-2015, 11:47 AM

Here's a long video with larger boats, but it gives you the idea:
https://youtu.be/uvIqeMUiFUI

depasseg · 09-10-2015, 12:07 PM

Also be aware that in addition to different lengths, there are also different size line diameters that they require (which is the way I would proceed). Figure out what size line is appropriate for your boat and then find the corresponding snubber.

RUGMAN · 09-10-2015, 05:28 PM

I am all about keeping Business local, I have my own service business. Where is Bart and Parafunalia ?

upthesaukee · 09-10-2015, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RUGMAN

I am all about keeping Business local, I have my own service business. Where is Bart and Parafunalia ?

In Gilford, at the intersection of rte 11 and 11B, where Patrick's Pub is, head toward the Weirs on 11B. Across from Mountain View Yacht Club, about a quarter mile or so from Patrick's, is Sports Parafunalia. They are on the left as you head towards the Weirs. Great place, and nice folks to deal with.

CL 240 LS · 09-11-2015, 06:33 AM

Call before you go as they may be closed. I think they are open Thursday thru Monday with reduced hours.

upthesaukee · 09-11-2015, 07:54 AM

Per their website, the hours can be found here... and they are on vacation through today, 9-11.

Here is the link: http://www.parafunalia.com/store-location.html

09-09-2015, 09:20 PM	#1
RUGMAN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: weirs beach, Posts: 281 Thanks: 37 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts	Snubbers Have new 24 ft Tritoon, Docked on Meredith Bay( Doe point) and I see lots of my neighbors use these Snubbers, What length would I use, Looking at Overton's they offer 3 sizes but don't say which size for 24 foot boat. I am thinking 16 inch ones would be best as the Bay is very choppy. Any thoughts, new to boating.

09-10-2015, 07:13 AM	#3
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,928 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 4,939 Times in 1,915 Posts	^^ +1 I bought my snubbers at Parafunalia and they were close to or cheaper than what I could buy them online for. I believe mine are 16" and I currently use them on my 28' tri-toon. They work great!! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

09-10-2015, 11:47 AM	#6
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,219 Thanks: 68 Thanked 341 Times in 231 Posts	Here's a long video with larger boats, but it gives you the idea: https://youtu.be/uvIqeMUiFUI __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

09-10-2015, 05:28 PM	#8
RUGMAN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: weirs beach, Posts: 281 Thanks: 37 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts	snubbers I am all about keeping Business local, I have my own service business. Where is Bart and Parafunalia ?

09-11-2015, 06:33 AM	#10
CL 240 LS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 98 Thanks: 25 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	Fall Operating Schedule Call before you go as they may be closed. I think they are open Thursday thru Monday with reduced hours.

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depasseg Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 129 Thanks: 16 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts	Also be aware that in addition to different lengths, there are also different size line diameters that they require (which is the way I would proceed). Figure out what size line is appropriate for your boat and then find the corresponding snubber.

09-11-2015, 07:54 AM	#11
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Per their website... Per their website, the hours can be found here... and they are on vacation through today, 9-11. Here is the link: http://www.parafunalia.com/store-location.html __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

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