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Floating & Telescoping Boat Hooks
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by PowerReviews(based on 30 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (23)
- Reliable (17)
- Safe (13)
- Holds boat securely (11)
Cons
- Unreliable (3)
Best Uses
- Docks (21)
- Small boats (19)
- Large boats (10)
- Open water (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (17), Advanced (10)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lite Weight
- Safe
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks
- Small Boats
Comments about Floating & Telescoping Boat Hooks:
Very lite weight and easy to handle. My wife now always has it in her hands when nearing a dock or other boats. I like to think she's trying to be helpful instead of her not trusting my handling of the boat.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Safe
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks
Comments about Floating & Telescoping Boat Hooks:
Light, easy to use,would recommend this to anyone
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- None That I Can Tell
Best Uses
- Docks
- Large Boats
- Small Boats
Comments about Floating & Telescoping Boat Hooks:
Tips fit perfect.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Small Boats
Comments about Floating & Telescoping Boat Hooks:
The telescoping shaft does not lock securely enough to allow you to push a heavier boat away from the dock.
Pros
- Extends Smoothly
- Locks Firmly
- very sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks
- Hooking Lines
- Large Boats
- Small Boats
Comments about Floating & Telescoping Boat Hooks:
Great reasonably priced boat hook. Used it on a 800 mile ICW cruise. Needed another hook for navigating locks, so I did research on other models but bought a second west marine boat hook. Well worth the money, easy to handle, good end hook design makes catching and securing lines easier.
Pros
- Easy To Grip
- Easy to store
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Open Water
- Small Boats
Comments about Floating & Telescoping Boat Hooks:
very straight forward use. Works well and sturdy
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Docks
Comments about Floating & Telescoping Boat Hooks:
Used for docking mostly, hooking lines and pushing off. Has great feel, does not mark boat finish.
My issues are that tips fall off easily as well as rubber handle grips. Not sure why west marine does not sell replacements for both .
The main issue are that the twist and lock doesn't work or unreliable after short Time: year or so. Cleaning or flushing does not seem to help.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks
- Small Boats
Comments about Floating & Telescoping Boat Hooks:
Good, easy to use boat hook.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Holds Boat Securely
- Just the right size
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Small Boats
Comments about Floating & Telescoping Boat Hooks:
Makes grabbing the mooring buoy a piece of cake. Doesn't take up a lot of room in my small boat.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Handy on windy days
- Holds Boat Securely
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Docks
Comments about Floating & Telescoping Boat Hooks:
Works great to stablize boat on windy day.
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Merchant response: Please consider contacting our Customer Care Department at 1-800-262-8464 so we can try to resolve your problem. (International customers please email catintl@westmarine.com or call 1-831-761-4800).