Wind and waves will bounce your expensive boat against the dock, and bumpers alone do not offer sufficient protection. Mooring Whips are a practical and effective solution to rough- water woes. Made of the highest quality fiberglass that is totally unaffected by temperature extremes, these whips serve as a spring to hold your rig away from the dock at a safe distance. Bases are solid cast aluminum with a durable, attractive white powder coating. Cleats for spring, bow and stern lines are built in for easy use. Whips remove easily for storage. Included are double-braided nylon whip lines, spring lines and stainless steel hardware. Per pair. Available:
I use the wihps on a 17 ft center console, and they work well, except when the wind goes up to 30 plus and the waves 2 ft plus, then the boat pounds the dock,, I installed a mooring about 10 ft away from the side of the boat and then leave a permanant bouy on it so, when I need to I pick it up and use a bridle from bow to stern and hold the boat a litte more to help the whips, the whips are easier to get in and out on the mooring system is a pain,,,but during a storm it helpfull.
The only thing I didn't like was that it didn't include the tie line, but I already had some. I have a Grizzly 1860 with a 60HP and it held it in check just fine on Tims Ford Lake (TN) during the busy Labor Day weekend.