Category Archives: Docking

Shockles Save Boats in Santa Cruz Tsunami

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Eric Sanford

On March 11 the tsunami caused by the massive earthquake in Japan hit the west coast of the U.S. One of the hardest hit sections was the boat harbor in Santa Cruz, California. According to the Mercury News In Santa … Continue reading →

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Shockles for use on 40 Ft Catamaran

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Eric Sanford

More Shockles use questions answered by Shockles president, Eric Sanford. I would like your advice on the following shockles we are proposing to purchasing for a catamaran: 24″ F3 Shockle Black to be used as Jibe preventer – would this … Continue reading →

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Wake Problems? Try Shockles

Posted on March 22, 2011 by JeffBennett

Eric Sanford answers more of your questions about using Shockles to solve your boating problems. The latest question comes from a reader in New York. We have a 24′ boat at the West 79th Street Boat Basin in Manhattan.  From … Continue reading →

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Questions regarding which Shockles to use on my dock lines

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Eric Sanford

Steve writes: Good morning! I moor my 34 foot Searay on the Columbia in Portland and have a few questions regarding which Shockles to use on my dock lines.  I’ve used the rubber snubbers, but I like the concept and … Continue reading →

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RIGGING A SHOCKLE FOR A DOCK-LINE SNUBBER

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Eric Sanford

The normal way to rig a SHOCKLE as a dock-line snubber is to take a clove hitch in the line, attach the SHOCKLE, take another clove hitch approximately 150% of the SHOCKLE length, clip the SHOCKLE to it, then fasten … Continue reading →

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