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Old 29-06-2019, 19:18   #31
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Re: Dockline Snubbers

We get some nasty blows that really knock the boat round. Need some kind of snubber on the docklines. Just the lines themselves are not enough. 42', 26,000 lbs.
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Re: Dockline Snubbers

From what I have seen, orientation of the lines (bow, stern, springs, etc.) is the first thing. Without a picture of the arrangement it's impossible to say anything smart. Snubbers are for fine tuning the slack, not major shock absorption.
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Old 14-07-2019, 17:06   #33
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Re: Dockline Snubbers

I don't like them, mostly because they have to be watched. I control movement with 4 spring lines pulled as tight as possible. Long lines will stretch and resist shock loads.

The 4 attach to midship cleats; 2 forward, and 2 aft.

Bow lines can be lightly loose. Crossed stern lines can be a little tight.
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Old 08-05-2021, 13:17   #34
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Re: Dockline Snubbers

Yes i know this is an old thread

Sitting here at dock getting bounced from the boats going down the river. These are just plain violent sometimes. Besides the comfort factor this can not be good on my forward cleats taking the stress.

Do those rubber snubbers that you wrap your dock lines around help?

Please if you haven't actually used them and just want to type with your excellent non experience, don't
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Re: Dockline Snubbers

While my experience argues against springs and rubber snubbers for surge, they should be fine for your application. You may not need them though, if you use long nylon spring lines and long bow/stern lines they should do a good job of absorbing shock. The mistake is to use short(ish) bow, stern, and breast lines which won't be able to stretch enough. (And yes, I have owned and used rubber snubbers - and sold them.)

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Re: Dockline Snubbers

I use them on the stern lines when we med moor and its getting a bit windy and I find them very useful to dampen the shock loads. I've occasionally used them on the springs when tied side to with short springs. I've got 6 of them on the boat and I would not want to be without them. Forsheda are the ones i use.
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Re: Dockline Snubbers

Yes they work.....it’s just a big bungee inserted into the line
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While my experience argues against springs and rubber snubbers for surge, they should be fine for your application. You may not need them though, if you use long nylon spring lines and long bow/stern lines they should do a good job of absorbi
I have no way to made the docks longer.
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After i posted on this i found some test data. So i am set.

Btw - yes snubbers work
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Re: Dockline Snubbers

Okay I’ll wade in here. I have used the rubber snubbers and the shockles and quality 1/2” diameter shock cord 4’ long with 4 strands 16’ overall. I have found each of them satisfactory in some cases of surge and a real pain to keep up with. In my cruising area Marina El Cid in Mazatlan and Huatulco are pretty bad with surge. But the place that beat me was Puerto Lucia in Ecuador. Broken snubbers and broken dock lines, we saw cleats pulled off boats and docks. I guess my input is that snubbers can work but there is a surge out there that will eat you if you travel enough.
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After i posted on this i found some test data. So i am set.

Btw - yes snubbers work
Would you care to share the test data you found?
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Re: Dockline Snubbers

Good day, does anyone have comments on Taylor, West Marine, or other black inline dock line snubbers? The West Marine website reviews of their snubbers aren't very good.

This is for docklines, not anchor line. Not interested in other shock absorbing techniques, nor making my own.

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Re: Dockline Snubbers

Not sure about the west marine branded ones, but I have seadog (I think) that look effectively the same... They've been in service for > 20 years and several line replacements and still seem to do the job. We don't get strong shock loads on the boat with heavy weather or big wakes coming through, so they seem effective.
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