What a boat hook pole is used for. The telescoping push/hook pole

The telescoping boat hook pole may be the most useful and regularly used accessory on your boat. If you're a new boater and you don't have one of these, this video shows what they're used for and why a boat hook pole is essential. A boat pole is useful for docking and also for pushing off when launching. The one I have is a telescoping floating boat hook pole from West Marine.
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[@demons500]

I'm getting older and not so steady on my feet as I used to be. I use it to help me get out of the boat as well. Stepping from a floating boat to a floating dock can be difficult for me. I just hook to the other side of the dock, and pull myself out.

[@jianajoohoku3671]

Thanks Wayne I just got a 55 ft boat and I don’t know a darn thing about nothing but I be sure to get a boat hook

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Good luck! There's a lot to learn but it can often be a fun journey

[@TR4zest]

Yes, helpful in so many ways: hooking a cleat, holding off a boat, picking up a mooring ball line - I would say 'moored at the marina' or 'in /at my berth'. The only parking my boat does would be on a trailer behind my car :)

[@waltobringer2928]

Thanks!

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Hello Wayne Happy new year to you and your family. This boat pole was the first item I got when I began my boating life. 😎

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Wise choice! I have been lucky that mine floats on more than one occasion. (but usually because a friend is using it)

[@diannaledbetter5190]

Thank you for sharing. We will buy one.

[@ScottFredenburg]

Nice explanation...I always wondered about that...great idea!

[@katnelson9212]

Hi Wayne! I just bought a 30-foot sailboat and I don't know how to sail! I will be sure to pick one up!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thanks for watching!! Lots to learn if you're going to be sailing! But so rewarding when you catch some wind!

[@hookem7060]

Nice video. as usual!... BTW, I think we're docked at the Marina, not parked.

[@boomboomengines7272]

It’s called being docked, btw I love the vids

[@graemelewins3586]

We call it berthed

[@garycleaveland2645]

I sure enjoy your videos. Thanks.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Glad to hear it - thank you!!

[@jjackson128]

Docked at the marina 🤣 nice video

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thanks 😅

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Also great for retrieving your hat!!!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

TRUE!! lol

[@Toyotaman31]

Love the video!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tonyclarkthesailingspark1509]

I need one of those boat hook plastic ends, but with a internal threaded screw instead of being attached to the pole by a revit, as I have an extending pole which is threaded, this pole I use for my hard & soft boat cleaning brushes, plus if I have to retrieve something from the drink, I also can attached a kids fishing net. LALIZAS used to make these, but I can’t find one on there website, does anyone know where I can purchase 2 or 3 threaded boat hooks ?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I wonder if they don't use the screw on type because they can unscrew so easily when you're using the pole.

[@duaneegan1230]

If you haven’t purchased a boat hook yet, look up Super Stick. It’s a combo push pole/boat hook that you can attach many other accessories. Indestructible and it floats. Plus it’s made in America. $85 on Amazon..

[@docsspot]

​@@duaneegan1230 I know this is forever old but on the model he is showing the yellow tip is removable and threaded for other attachments like a scrub brush

[@raczyk]

How long is your pole?

[@marjorieflorentine2415]

I want to know if it would be useful for folding the ladder back up instead of getting down on all fours and reaching down to raise it back up.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Neat idea - I have to try that!

[@fosterwayne6684]

From one Wayne to another, what's your thoughts on your boat hook now. Is there a better one out there, or is West Marine the bees knees?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I think any one of them is ok - especially if it floats! I "like" the telescoping, but sometimes that part fights me.

[@MrliquidDj]

thank you!!!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thank you for watching!!

[@bartos2433]

Does it float?

[@lorieverson9099]

Wow

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[@paulpuglia8480]

That's what you call a Amateur Pole I've had a 25'ft Sea Ray and a 27' Formula w/twin V8's always had one on the boat but I never had to use it. I docked my boats backing it in it was a lot easier when you have a boat that size. Love your channel you're fun to watch you look and talk a guy work with his name is Larry Jackson are you related to him you could pass as brothers. Can't wait for your next video ciao ciao.

[@CharlesHess]

He says rope and line. It is just called a line.

[@marisamartell5353]

What is the brand of the pole? I’d like to look for it on Amazon. Thanks

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I have an Amazon link to a similar pole in my description!

[@wawonajim2466]

I had one and wife droped it at the dock, people next to us graped it and took off with it. WTF.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

That's messed up!

[@CharlesHess]

“Store” he meant marina. It is called a boat hook.

[@cgconner23]

Boats are docked not parked.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

you're right!

[@Jay-xe3cq]

Never bought one, never will. If you need one of these to dock your boat, get someone to teach you how to do it the right way. 😁👍 It is however useful if you use a mooring buoy.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

You must have REALLY long arms. I don't know anyone who can reach all 4 pilings in my boat slip.

[@Jay-xe3cq]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy good guess lol I actually do have very long arms 😂. But I mean, I usually just aim, kill power and coast to the dock so I don't need to be at the helm.

[@joeybain5855]

My five year old knows more than this rookie.. Nothing to see here…

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

It would have been easier for me when I was learning if your five year old could have been there to show me. But please let me know when your five year old is running a class.