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Monday, 31 December 2007 |
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 3 Essential Boat Dock Accessories
By Charlie Johnson When you buy a boat, it's possible that you'll also rent dock space at the nearest marina. And that means boat dock accessories. This isn't something a lot of people think of when they purchase a boat but you'd be surprised at what's available for boat dock accessories. So how do you choose?
One boat dock accessory that's crucial to your boat is dock bumpers. Dock bumpers are designed to keep your boat from banding against the sides of the dock in heavy winds and storms. While most bumps would only cause superficial problems like paint scratches (annoying enough in itself) you could end up with some serious damage if the storm is bad enough to really slam your boat into the sides of the dock. Dock wheels could be something you might want to consider as well. This is especially true if your dock spot is narrow and you have trouble steering your boat all the way in. Dock wheels allow you to navigate your boat to the beginning of your slot, and then they catch your boat and bring it all the way in. And lastly, you may want to consider a dock ladder. A dock ladder will allow you to check out various exterior parts of your boat up close. It also comes in handy if your can't reach your boat from the dock and choose to swim to it. Buying your boat is just the beginning. There are many other things you need to take care of that new boat owners don't necessarily think of when purchasing a boat. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 April 2008 )
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