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Trying to be creative on keeping boat from scraping against bridge pylons. Seems bumper guards tend to move out of position do to wakes, wind, etc. I am counting on fellow slab chasers to share techniques/methods. the obvious comments are, tie up away from.
I was thinking of strapping multiple bumpers together on the pylon, or at impact points on boat. aluminum boat. Fire away folks. I can't be the only one wondering
Rub rail made from garden hose or pool noodles?
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Good topic. I’ll be following this one closely in hopes of getting some good ideas. I struggle with this in my boat.
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Got a few scratches on my boat from this as well. Will be along also.
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Pool noodle x2!Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackjeepjk
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What about a cheap pool float of some kind?
Richard Gene the Fishing Machine made some portable side bumpers for his boat. The frame was shaped like a U on each side, holding a boat bumper horizontal between the sides. Frame was made of PVC so he could take them on and off easily. Look for his videos where he is fishing for Sauger next to the dam and lock walls.
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What type of boat are you fishing out of? Pretty easy fix for an alum boat.
biggest concer is rear corner where pylon clrats side wall, and threatens the outboard. Tracker Pro 170Quote:
Originally Posted by Crappieorbust
If you have a connection point on the pylon, you can run a rope through a 3/4 inch electric conduit make a loop and connect to the side of pipe, place over pylon and connect to boat. One on each end of boat will keep you at a distance so you can fish
I knew I should have taken a pic of the boat when I saw it below Pickwick Dam 2 years back. The guy had a nice aluminum boat.....don't remember the brand but it was a pretty boat. I was more fascinated with what he had rigged to the boat. In essence he had a roll cage built around the perimeter of boat and motor. It was light weight aluminum with pins securing it that could be pulled in a matter of minutes and the whole thing removed. Darndest thing I've ever seen. He would pull up behind a generator to fish and tie onto the dam. The cage protected everything. I wish I had gotten a pic as I have thought about that many times....wanting one for my boat.
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Now that can sparks the nogg'nQuote:
Originally Posted by Alphahawk
Fire Hose
I have tried this and it works well. Probably not good on ALL bridges though :dono
Use the Rebar and Rope Method to Anchor on a Bridge | Field & Stream
I also struggle a bit with this and have a few scratches. My biggest concern is hitting the motor more than the boat.
I think just hang a board over the side toward the pilings.
Maybe some padding on the side against the boat.
Some docks at launch ramps can scuff up the paint also.
Granite grey spray paint matches pretty close for me.
On a bridge close enough to the water you can reach it from the boat deck , I use the bungee type mooring ropes and c clamps to hook to the under side of the bridge. It keeps me away from the pilings . Any wave action is absorbed by the mooring ropes.
I bought these, they don't work very well. Attachment 354376
I like the looks of these. Attachment 354377Has anybody tried them?
Not sure what that grayplastic device is. Can you explain.
See you from the Lone Start State. where at? I am also
It hooks over the square rail of your pontoon panels. The buoy rope goes through the hole. Makes it extremely easy to move the buoys from one spot on the rail to another spot. After thinking about it some I'm not sure it would help that much. Which was why I asked if anybody had tried them.
I fish Joe Pool Lake.
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I bought one of these and put a rope through it and I let it float on the water as a cushion between the concrete and my boat. If the edges are rubbing then raise them with the rope going through it. These do get beat up easily if constantly rub hard by the concrete so it's a toss up on not getting the hard rubber ones from a marine store.
Use a piece of 3/4" x length is your choice of pvc pipe on your tie off rope as a spacer between boat and what ever you are tied too.