Mooring Snubbers, Thimbles & Line Accessories

Mooring Snubbers for Safe Docking, Mooring, or Anchoring

Understanding Mooring Snubbers

Mooring snubbers, sometimes referred to as dock line snubbers or boat snubbers, are indispensable devices for boat owners, acting as shock absorbers on mooring lines to protect boats and docks from the stress caused by waves, wind, and tidal movements. By adding elasticity to the mooring line, snubber lines reduce strain on both the boat and the mooring point, enhancing safety and longevity.

Types of Snubbers

• Rubber Snubbers: These are typically woven or wrapped around the mooring line, utilizing rubber's ability to absorb tensile, compressive, and shear loads.
• Bungee Snubbers: Comprising bungee material wrapped inside a protective sheath, these snubbers provide a linear elastic response, ideal for absorbing snatch loads.
• Spring Snubbers: These are clipped or tied into the mooring line to absorb shock loads, retaining the line as a failsafe.

Enhancing Mooring Systems with Thimbles

Alongside snubbers, thimbles are crucial components in mooring setups. These protective metal inserts are used in the eyes of mooring lines to prevent chafing and wear, ensuring the rope's longevity. When combined with snubbers, they significantly enhance the durability and safety of mooring systems.

Other Line Accessories

Fisheries Supply is your go-to provider for high-quality boat snubbers and marine chafe guards from top brands. We offer a comprehensive range of line accessories, including:

• Rope holders
• Line Grippers
• Rope Cutters
• Chafe Guard
• Rode markers

By reducing the risk of line breakage and damage to deck fittings, snubbers are a valuable investment for boaters.