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05-31-2012, 03:04 PM | #1 |
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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 |
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Irwin Marine
has a pretty extensive ship store. You may find your snubbers there.
Another good place to look is Fay's Boat Yard.
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05-31-2012, 04:04 PM | #4 |
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05-31-2012, 05:16 PM | #5 |
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Parafunalia definitely has snubbers. Great people to deal with and local!
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05-31-2012, 06:56 PM | #6 |
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We got our's at Gillan Marine. (Next to bridge at end of Alton Bay.)
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06-01-2012, 12:05 AM | #7 |
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I googled the definition of a snubber and I am still confused. What exactly is a snubber????
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They act as a shock absorber. |
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06-01-2012, 05:19 AM | #9 | |
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best thing for ALL boaters
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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.
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06-01-2012, 09:29 AM | #10 |
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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, 11:46 AM | #11 |
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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 |
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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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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.
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