Boat hook recommendations

[mraz72]

My current boat hook just broke, any recommendations? Maybe with a metal hook instead of plastic?

Here is the one that just broke

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AXOMS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[mraz72]

I'm thinking this

https://www.amazon.com/Boat-Loop-Long-XL/dp/B00BAZV86Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

[Bill D]

I have one like this. I've never used one with the hoop, so I can't comment on that, but I use my hook all the time.

The key things for me are that it has the bumper to push off other boats, telescopes to reach out and grab the dock, and that it floats in case I drop it.

 

[haknslash]

I use this to kill two birds with one stone and save on space http://t.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11287689.

 

[Bruce]

We have a couple of these http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--floating-telescoping-shorty-boat-hook--8243123

Bought them in a discounted sale a few years ago. They are great for docking in high wind.

 

[elcue]

I don't know the name of mine but I use similar to haknslash. I have the paddle on one side and a hook on the other. It floats, telescopic, and if ever in need I can start rowing.

 

[Zeus2013]

We have a couple of these http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--floating-telescoping-shorty-boat-hook--8243123

Bought them in a discounted sale a few years ago. They are great for docking in high wind.

I have the same one. Works fine.