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  • Recommendations On Dock Bumpers For A Wahoo Aluminum Boat Dock
  • The Jif Marine Dock Bumper - 23-1/2" Long x 10-1/4" Tall x 1-1/4" Thick - Black Plastic # JIF57VR are a universal fit and will be the exact same as what came on your Wahoo Aluminum Boat Dock. They're made out of a marine-grade plastic that is durable and UV resistant. If you want a flush mount you would also need The Jif Marine Dock Corner Bumper - 18" Long x 10-1/2" Tall - Black Plastic # JIF24VR. The hardware is not included with either parts. I will attach a review link video below.
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  • What Size Boats Is The Taylor Made Dock Wheel Bumper Designed For? Joe
  • The Replacement 18" Diameter Bumper Wheel for Taylor Made Dock Wheel Bumper # 36991082 for the Taylor Made Dock Wheel Bumper for 30' to 40' Long Boats # 3691081 & # 3691082, is designed to be used with 30' to 40' long boats. This replacement wheel measures 18" in diameter and has a 2" axle hole diameter.
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  • Can the Taylor Made Dock Wheel Bumper Be Mounted On Bottom of Dock
  • I reached out to Taylor made and although you can mount the Taylor Made Dock Wheel Bumper # 3691072 on the top of your dock, you cannot mount it upside down on the bottom. Instead, I recommend using the Taylor Made Low-Profile Boat Guide Wheel for 1-1/2" Diameter Dock Pipes - PVC # 3691214. This guide wheel installs on 1-1/2" dock pipes and can be stacked to accommodate larger boats if need be.
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  • Will Taylor Made Foam Dock Bumper 36946011 Stabilize Floating Dock
  • A foam dock bumper such as the Taylor Made Foam Dock Bumper - Edge Mount - 36" Long x 5" Tall x 3-1/4" Thick # 36946011 you asked about will do a wonderful job of protecting your boat from your floating dock, but it isn't going to do much, if anything at all, in regards to stabilizing it. The best way to do that is going to be with some type of anchor system instead. The bumper will be a nice addition to your dock to keep your boat in great shape though, and is simple to install with its...
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  • Can Boat Winch be Mounted on a Dock
  • Sure, you can mount a boat winch on your dock if you like, you just need to make sure you mount it on a secure place on your dock that you are confident can hold the weight, which shouldn't be an issue. As for the winch, it depends on how heavy your boat is and how far you are winching it in. For a short distance, the Boat-size-to-winch capacity is 2-to-1 but longer distances decrease that. A 12 foot fiberglass boat might weigh anywhere from 500 lb to 1,000 lbs so I recommend a 2,500...
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  • Where To Mount LED Pontoon and Fishing Boat Docking Lights On Pontoon Boat
  • The most common mounting location of the LED Pontoon and Fishing Boat Docking Lights part # TN23ZR on a pontoon boat is on top of the deck at the outside corners facing out. That said, we do have a better option more specific to pontoon boat trailers, the LED Docking Light for Pontoon Boats part # TN98XR or part # TN48XR which would mount to the side of the deck floor at the front or side facing out.
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  • Dimensions of Taylor Made Low-Profile Boat Guide Wheel for 1-1/2" Diameter Dock Pipes
  • The outside dimensions of the Taylor Made Low-Profile Boat Guide Wheel for 1-1/2" Diameter Dock Pipes part # 3691214 are 14" diameter x 6" wide.
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  • Tilt Angle of LED Boat Docking Lights TN83ZR
  • The tilt angle is 120 degrees of the LED Boat Docking Lights # TN83ZR.
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  • Can Roller Bunks be Used to Make Boat Ramp for PWC
  • Roller bunks can be used on a boat ramp/ski dock. I attached a picture that we got from one of our customers that shows a ramp made from wood and roller bunks. The roller bunks part # DL21741 can support up to 3,000 lbs. I attached a review video as well.
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  • Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Bumper Length
  • Yes, we do have a longer version of the Taylor Made Dock Pro Dock Bumper - Edge Mount - 18" Long - White Vinyl item # 36946082 you referenced. We have a 35 1/2" long version it is the Taylor Made Dock Pro Heavy Duty Dock Bumper item # 36945500.
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  • Installation of Jif Marine Dock Edging on Stainless Steel
  • I reached out to Jif Marine and if you use a marine grade adhesive on the # JIF56VR it will likely hold up when paired with the screws on the top. However, this has not been tested so there are no guarantees.
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  • What Hardware Will I Need To Install The Jif Marine Dock Bumpers On A Concrete Dock?
  • To install the Jif Marine Bumper # JIF77VR to your concrete dock I recommend stainless steel concrete anchor bolts that are 3"-4" in length and 1/4" diameter. Some stainless steel washers will help to fill the pocket and securely hole the bumper to the dock. A hammer drill will work best for drilling the 3 holes for each bumper. Be sure to use the recommended drill bit for the bolts that you are using.
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  • Can Taylor Made Roll-In Dock Wheel # 3691224 be Left in Water
  • Yes the wheels of the Taylor Made Roll-In Dock Wheel # 3691224 would survive all boating season while in the water.
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  • Dimensions of Dock Bumper part # 36945652
  • The height or depth of the Dock Bumper part # 36945652 that you referenced is 15 inches and the diameter is 6-1/2 inches.
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  • Dock Bumper Compatibility w/ a Corner Bumper
  • Yes, the Jif Marine Dock Corner Bumper item # JIF87VR is compatible with the Jif Marine Dock Edging - P-Shape item # JIF56VR. They are both made of marine-grade flexible poly vinyl. I recommend securing the edging every 12" both on the top and bottom edges with stainless steel screws.
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  • Recommended Solar Panel System For Trickle Charging Two Boat Batteries
  • You're on the right path but this kit # 34282183 has items you don't need if you're just looking to trickle charge your boat batteries. If you're just wanting to trickle charge your batteries then I recommend getting two of the OptiMate Solar Duo Solar Charging System with Controller - 10 Watt Solar Panel # MA49JR and mounting to your dock roof and connecting one to each battery. These panels are compatible with both Lead Acid and Lithium batteries If you want a more powerful system...
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  • Recommended Rollers For Getting 320lb Catamaran On Dock Above The Water
  • I reached out to my contact at CE Smith and unfortunately they were unable to provide a weight capacity of the # CE32100G you were looking at. Another option that I know will work is adding the CE Smith Roller Bunks for Boat Trailers - 6 Rollers Each - 5' Long - 1,500 lbs - 1 Pair # CE27710 to your dock. These roller bunks have a weight capacity of 1500lb so they will be plenty strong for your Catamaran that weighs 320lbs, and putting one bunk under each pontoon will make getting the boat...
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  • Hand Winch for Use Pulling Floating Boat Dock
  • Most winches can use a wire rope or nylon strap of up to about 20-feet in length. In your floating dock application where there is not really going to be a lot of weight on the winch an item like the 600-lb-rated Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL14125 would do the trick. With it you can use a 50-foot cable # DL24104.
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  • Recommended Electric Boat Winch for 2800-lb Yamaha Jet Boat
  • It sounds like you want a powered boat winch like the Dutton-Lainson TW4000 StrongArm Electric Marine Winch, part # DL25200, for your 21-foot Yamaha jet boat. The TW4000 is rated for boats that weigh up to 4000-lbs so it will have plenty of capacity for your 2800-lb. The winch includes a 20-foot strap and hook and also a 25-foot wiring harness for 12VDC power input. Please click on the video link for more information.
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  • Is the Taylor Made Commercial Grade Dock Edging a Good Option to Protect a Dock and Kayaks
  • The Taylor Made Commercial Grade Dock Edging # 36946012 will work great for your dock to help protect it and your kayaks. The Taylor Made Commercial Grade Dock Edging # 36946012 will permanently install on the side of your dock and has double-molded walls with internal ribs to protect your dock and the bottoms of your kayaks. The Taylor Made Commercial Grade Dock Edging # 36946012 is made by Taylor Made. The reason there is an etrailer logo is because we take our own photos and videos...
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