Outboard Hood Saver Idea

Skools Out · #1 03-12-2009, 10:51 PM

http://www.marlinmag.com/techniques/...000070146.html

chumbucket · #2 03-13-2009, 06:21 AM

Not a bad idea, but would you trust that old rod or rocket launcher in a good blow? I don't think I would.
I suggested to someone once that they apply 3M or VentureSheild to the motor hood. It's that thick, clear mask they apply to the hood of expensive new cars to prevent rock chips and such. Between that and a good chafe guard, should do the trick.

randlemanboater · #3 03-13-2009, 07:30 AM

Whats the purpose in the crossed lines?

Is it for where the dock is stationary allowing the boat to ride up and down on the tide?

reelapeelin · #4 03-13-2009, 07:46 AM

I love stuff like this...you could even leave an old reel on the rod, wind a lil of the line on and make it adjustable to different dockings if need be...

Good find, Skools

RB, the only reason I can think of for crossed lines is they provide additional length for the lines to stretch and absorb the shock when quickly pulled tight by a heavy boat...short tie-offs from boat cleat directly to dock cleat would have a greater tendancy to fail...

Skools Out · #5 03-13-2009, 08:18 AM

you cross tie so when the tide goes out the lines do go tight and sink the boat. odd i'm sure but it works the boat just floats back as it needs under the lines to prevent being tied to tight and sinking or pulling cleatas out plus works same in high tides.

reelapeelin · #6 03-13-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Skools Out

you cross tie so when the tide goes out the lines do go tight and sink the boat. odd i'm sure but it works the boat just floats back as it needs under the lines to prevent being tied to tight and sinking or pulling cleatas out plus works same in high tides.

Well SHOOOOOOT!!...so on a floating dock, there would be no reason to cross-tie?...