Dock Corner protection

[Fly'n Family]

I have the current little "wheels" on my dock, and want to upgrade the protection factor this spring before the boat goes in - and suggestions?

I thought about using those bigger air filled wheels. They look great, but then I saw a dock mate go into his with his 39' Sea Ray Bridge - and it compressed all the way and he ended up putting in a nasty gouge in his fiberglass, so not going that direction.

I'm going to put a V shaped cushion type pad on the metal corner itself, but want something more robust for the corner "wheel".

Any suggestions and or links are greatly appreciated.

 

[northern]

The best bumpers I have seen are the round ones that look like a crab trap float. They come in various size 8" 12" and bigger. They are very thick and they do not collapse like cylindrical fenders. I see some permanently mounted on docks at impact points.

 

[carterchapman]

www.ryano.com

 

[JimT]

The big wheels inflated properly should not compress the way you describe. Your buddy in the 39DB must have been coming in pretty hot.