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Docking guides
Straight answers to the questions boaters ask before they buy a docking aid, and after. Every guide sticks to standard, conservative seamanship, and every product detail comes from our own spec sheet.
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- Docking guideSolo docking, step by stepHow to dock a boat alone, step by step: set up fenders and lines, read wind and current, approach slowly, and secure the boat without leaning overboard.Read the guide →
- Size guideBoat Loop® size guidePick the right Boat Loop® for your boat: compare the MT2-4, MT3-6, and MT4-8 by reach and freeboard, and choose a Standard loop, XL loop, or Loop Pack.Read the guide →
- Buying guideDocking pole vs boat hookDocking pole vs boat hook: what each tool does, when a plain boat hook is enough, when a loop-style docking pole fits better, and what to look for in either.Read the guide →
- Docking guideDocking a pontoon or sailboatHow to dock a pontoon boat step by step: wind, fenders, lines, and reaching the cleat from aboard. Plus docking tips for sailboats with high freeboard.Read the guide →
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