Dock Stix

dwco5051

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They seem that they may work if all the stars are aligned. #1 - Boat deck and dock have to be close to the same distance above water line according to their ad.. #2 - May not reach the cleats on every dock. I know the cleats on the different docks I use around here don't seem to have a uniform spacing or have some missing and it requires different lengths of line to tie up. If I interpet the picture right they may not work if you have to go 5 or feet to catch the second cleat. Plus I am thrifty and probably have 15 to 20 extra fenders I have found over the years hanging in my shop.
 

gm280

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So many variables at work for any one thing to be the "magic bullet" of protection like that. Water is fluid :doh: and does rest...ever... So neither will your boat. And movement of any type spells bumping into the dock. You just hope the bumps are minor and don't leave a mark. JMHO
 

Scott Danforth

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look at dock whips. much more friendly in tidal areas or if there is a bunch of boat traffic
 

DeepCMark58A

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I have the same style for my pontoon, have withstood more than a couple big wind thunderstorms flawlessly. Once you get used to doing it you tie off just as fast as going just ropes.
 

Harritwo

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I ordered a set of the Dockstix. Where I am at is a lake with very little water level fluctation. It is maintained at a constant level year round and I am tied to a floating dock. I will let you know how they work out.
 

KJM

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If they had a spring or elastic cord inside they might be better to allow for tide or water fluctuations?
 

DeepCMark58A

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I ordered a set of the Dockstix. Where I am at is a lake with very little water level fluctation. It is maintained at a constant level year round and I am tied to a floating dock. I will let you know how they work out.


So how are they working for you?
 

Harritwo

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Just wanted to provide an update on the Dockstix. They would not work on my Searay due to the rake and curvature of the bow. If you have a Pontoon or something fairly square, I believe they would work great. With the location of my forward cleat, The lines werent long enough to be secure and keep the boat from banging the dock.
 

DeepCMark58A

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The brand I bought were a little longer so you could trim down to make fit, they do work excellent on a pontoon.
 
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