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The Boat Loop® instructions

Safety and how to use. Current version: Rev. 2026-11

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All models: 2-4, 3-6 and 4-8 ft · Fiberglass (yellow, white) and Carbon Graphite (CG) · Standard, XL and Loop Pack.

The revision is printed at the bottom of the back page. If the sheet that came with your Boat Loop® shows an older revision, use this one.

Warning

Read before use. Misuse can cause serious injury or death.

  1. Not a permanent mooring line. Never leave the boat moored with it. Wind, wakes and current can break the pole.
  2. Never put the Loop around anyone’s neck. It can choke a person.
  3. The Loop can slip off the cleat. You could fall backward. Brace your feet and pull smoothly.
  4. Never use it as a pry bar. The pole will break.
  5. Fend off with light pressure when extended. The farther the pole is extended, the easier it bends and cracks.
  6. Keep clear of overhead power lines. Contact can cause electric shock or death.

Load limits: pull 100 lb max, push 75 lb max. Set both locks first.

Notice: It floats only when the Extension Pole is extended 12 in or more.

Two locks. Use both.

Either lock alone can slip, even under a light load.

Lock 1: twist lock

  1. Extend the pole to the length you need.
  2. Hold Twist Grip 1 in one hand and Twist Grip 2 in the other.
  3. Twist firmly in opposite directions until you hear and feel a click.
  4. To unlock, twist the grips back.

No click? It is not locked. Stop. Twist the grips back and lock again until it clicks.

Lock 2: Compression Nut

  1. Turn the Compression Nut until it is snug. Hand-tight is enough.
  2. It clamps the Extension Pole so it cannot slide.
  3. Loosen it before you change the length.

How to use

  1. Check the head. Make sure it is screwed on tight.
  2. Set the length. Loosen the nut, then extend the pole.
  3. Lock it. Twist the grips until they click, then tighten the nut. Check with a light pull.
  4. Loop the cleat. Brace your feet and pull smoothly. If the Loop slips off, you can fall.
  5. Make fast. Secure your dock lines by hand, then lift the Loop off.
  6. Stow it. Loosen the nut first, then twist the grips back.

Watch The Boat Loop® in use (opens YouTube in a new window).

Questions and warranty

Every Boat Loop® comes with a 1-year warranty. See the warranty terms, browse the FAQs, or contact us. Phone: (502) 639-3696.