Boat Line Snubbers

Winni-Retired · 05-31-2012, 03:04 PM

Seems my boat docking line Snubbers have grown legs over the winter.

I am in need of (4) new ones to use with my 1/2 docking lines, which did not vanish over winter.

I would like to keep the purchase here in the lakes region, so my queston is what store or marina would you use if you needed to get new snubbers.

The online price is approx 50.00 each.

BroadHopper · 05-31-2012, 03:19 PM

has a pretty extensive ship store. You may find your snubbers there.

Another good place to look is Fay's Boat Yard.

GTO · 05-31-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Winni-Retired

Seems my boat docking line Snubbers have grown legs over the winter.

I am in need of (4) new ones to use with my 1/2 docking lines, which did not vanish over winter.

I would like to keep the purchase here in the lakes region, so my queston is what store or marina would you use if you needed to get new snubbers.

The online price is approx 50.00 each.

Sports Parafunilia in Gilford

Slickcraft · 05-31-2012, 04:04 PM

Last year Parafunalia had snubbers

http://www.parafunalia.com/

ishoot308 · 05-31-2012, 05:16 PM

Parafunalia definitely has snubbers. Great people to deal with and local!

Dan

Rattlesnake Guy · 05-31-2012, 06:56 PM

We got our's at Gillan Marine. (Next to bridge at end of Alton Bay.)

Greene's Basin Girl · 06-01-2012, 12:05 AM

I googled the definition of a snubber and I am still confused. What exactly is a snubber????

Slickcraft · 06-01-2012, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Green's Basin Girl

I googled the definition of a snubber and I am still confused. What exactly is a snubber????

Here is one: http://www.overtons.com/modperl/prod...3&merchID=4006
They act as a shock absorber.

Belmont Resident · 06-01-2012, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Green's Basin Girl

I googled the definition of a snubber and I am still confused. What exactly is a snubber????

I never knew what one was until I saw it at Sports & Marine many years ago during there end of season blowout sale. Since then my wife and I always use them to tie up when rafting.
In a nut shell it turns your dock line into a bungee cord or rubber band which absorbs most of the stress of the boats rocking in rough water.
It is a real cleat saver and honestly should be a required item at all marinas as it really cuts down on the stress to both the boat and the dock posts in waves and rough weather.
But then again a lot of boaters don’t know that you should always tie your boat to the lowest point on the dock post to cut down on stress to the post.
I have a friend who has at 50’s era 30’ Chris Craft and he could not thank us enough when be gave him a gift of 2 large ones.
There are different sizes but if you are looking to use it at the dock and it will always be there then go big and don’t leave a lot of slack in the line. Also I found the more times you wrap the line around the snubber the more line you have to work with in flexing.

NoBozo · 06-01-2012, 09:29 AM

A properly sized Three Strand Nylon dock line doesn't need a snubber. Most of the dock lines I have seen are WAY Oversized for the boat, which limits their elasticity for a given length. Bigger is NOT better for dock lines and anchor rodes. Just sayin..

Check Chapman's "PILOTING Seamanship and Small Boat Handling" for the proper size lines for Your size boat.

NB

NoRegrets · 06-01-2012, 11:46 AM

The snubber reduces the sharp "bang" caused by severe wave action. The boat can handle the impact but the dock gets damaged.

Test the value of a snubber. Try lying down in the birth of a boat with a snubber and then without if. Have someone gently push the boat away from the dock. You will not believe the difference.

I got my snubbers and snubber lines at Irwin's.

no-engine · 06-01-2012, 02:34 PM

I think that using a line in the following procedure is called "snubbing" or "spring" line:
When at a dock, one line run from the bow of boat or near the wider portion to the dock as far back as opposite the stern, and vice-versa creating an X, acts as "spring" lines to minimize fore and back motion; only then are bow & stern lines needed. Those last two lines do not effectively stop a heavy boat from moving forward or backward. In a way it's simple "thinking", without buying added accessories.

Belmont Resident · 06-01-2012, 06:34 PM

The snubber works with your dock line to minimize the jerking motion as No Regrets mentioned. You would still tie your boat up as you normally would, the snubber just acts as a shock absorber and takes the stress off the cleat. No matter how well your boat is tied, in rough water a snubber makes it better.
They really shine when rafting.

05-31-2012, 03:04 PM	#1
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 93 Thanked 101 Times in 21 Posts	Boat Line Snubbers Seems my boat docking line Snubbers have grown legs over the winter. I am in need of (4) new ones to use with my 1/2 docking lines, which did not vanish over winter. I would like to keep the purchase here in the lakes region, so my queston is what store or marina would you use if you needed to get new snubbers. The online price is approx 50.00 each.

05-31-2012, 03:19 PM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,509 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 1,089 Times in 783 Posts	Irwin Marine has a pretty extensive ship store. You may find your snubbers there. Another good place to look is Fay's Boat Yard. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

05-31-2012, 05:16 PM	#5
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	Parafunalia Parafunalia definitely has snubbers. Great people to deal with and local! Dan

06-01-2012, 09:29 AM	#10
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Cold Water A properly sized Three Strand Nylon dock line doesn't need a snubber. Most of the dock lines I have seen are WAY Oversized for the boat, which limits their elasticity for a given length. Bigger is NOT better for dock lines and anchor rodes. Just sayin.. Check Chapman's "PILOTING Seamanship and Small Boat Handling" for the proper size lines for Your size boat. NB

06-01-2012, 06:34 PM	#13
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 409 Times in 251 Posts	You are missing the point The snubber works with your dock line to minimize the jerking motion as No Regrets mentioned. You would still tie your boat up as you normally would, the snubber just acts as a shock absorber and takes the stress off the cleat. No matter how well your boat is tied, in rough water a snubber makes it better. They really shine when rafting. __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."

05-31-2012, 04:04 PM	#4
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,216 Thanks: 1,172 Thanked 2,000 Times in 914 Posts	Last year Parafunalia had snubbers http://www.parafunalia.com/

05-31-2012, 06:56 PM	#6
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	We got our's at Gillan Marine. (Next to bridge at end of Alton Bay.)

06-01-2012, 12:05 AM	#7
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	I googled the definition of a snubber and I am still confused. What exactly is a snubber????

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06-01-2012, 11:46 AM	#11
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	The snubber reduces the sharp "bang" caused by severe wave action. The boat can handle the impact but the dock gets damaged. Test the value of a snubber. Try lying down in the birth of a boat with a snubber and then without if. Have someone gently push the boat away from the dock. You will not believe the difference. I got my snubbers and snubber lines at Irwin's.

06-01-2012, 02:34 PM	#12
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	I think that using a line in the following procedure is called "snubbing" or "spring" line: When at a dock, one line run from the bow of boat or near the wider portion to the dock as far back as opposite the stern, and vice-versa creating an X, acts as "spring" lines to minimize fore and back motion; only then are bow & stern lines needed. Those last two lines do not effectively stop a heavy boat from moving forward or backward. In a way it's simple "thinking", without buying added accessories.

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