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.

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

^^ +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

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.

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

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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.

snubbers
 

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

In Gilford...
 

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.

Fall Operating Schedule
 

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

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