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Overton's Floating Telescoping Boat Hook

Item # 38798
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Key Features

  • Telescopes from 53" to 92"

  • Durable aluminum shaft


Our Price   $24.99

Availability: In Stock

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Product Description
overtons This adjustable aluminum boat hook telescopes easily so it's quickly ready for docking or launching. Made with a durable aluminum shaft and high-impact molded hook that will not mar your boat. Telescopes from 53" to 92".

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Overton'sOverton's Floating Telescoping Boat Hook
 
4.2

(based on 70 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (44)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (14)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (6)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (56)
  • Reliable (37)
  • Holds boat securely (26)
  • Safe (25)
  • Compact (10)

Cons

  • Poor design (5)
  • Unreliable (4)

Best Uses

  • Docks (37)
  • Large boats (24)
  • Small boats (24)
  • Open water (11)
  • Personal watercraft (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (38), Advanced (27), Beginner (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (50), Yes (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Great Value For The Money

This telescoping hook delivers great value for the price. Primary use is to assist with launching & docking our boat. Aids in keeping the boat from slamming into the dock, reaching out to ...Read complete review

This telescoping hook delivers great value for the price. Primary use is to assist with launching & docking our boat. Aids in keeping the boat from slamming into the dock, reaching out to grab a mooring cleat and gently pushing away when launching.

The telescoping feature is really nice taking up mimimal space in our 17 ft. open bow runabout.

In my opinion worth the price and will purchase several more units as gifts to other boaters.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Works great, though a couple of problems

This works great for snagging all things floating around our dock, and the locking mechanism is especially effective and easy to use (it works like those adjustable hiking poles). And yes, it does...Read complete review

This works great for snagging all things floating around our dock, and the locking mechanism is especially effective and easy to use (it works like those adjustable hiking poles). And yes, it does float, even w/o the hand grip on it (see below).

However, there are two issues. One is that the hook screws onto the end of the pole, which also means that it screws off the end of the pole. I've never had it come off, but it is usually loose.

I might try wrapping some plumber's Teflon tape on the threads and see if that doesn't tighten things up a bit.

But then, the other day, I had been using the pole in the water to snag some things off the bottom. When I collapsed the pole for storage, the hand grip shot off and sunk. I suppose that water had gotten into the pole and hydraulically shot the grip off like one of those squirt guns.

Oh well, I suppose I can find a new grip at a bike store.

Otherwise, it's great.

Reviewed by 70 customers

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6/12/2013
 
5.0

We would buy this product over and over

By Just Us!

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Advanced

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Holds Boat Securely
  • Reliable
  • Safe

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Docks
    • Large Boats

    Comments about Overton's Overton's Floating Telescoping Boat Hook:

    We use the floating telescoping boat hook to assist with docking and pulling. This tool has shown to be invaluable to us. We've found so many more uses. This is the second hook we've ordered within three months due to versatility. We've given the extra boat hook to friends who are also avid boaters.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    5/13/2013
     
    5.0

    Make Docking Easy!

    By Adam from the OXbow

    from Springfield, MA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Sturdy

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Docks
      • Large Boats
      • Small Boats

      Comments about Overton's Overton's Floating Telescoping Boat Hook:

      Using this boat hook when docking is almost like cheating. Makes life easy and less stressful when manuvering in tight boat slips.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      5/3/2013
       
      5.0

      MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR A NEW BOATER

      By Good Times

      from Moneta, VA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Holds Boat Securely
      • Reliable
      • Safe

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

      • Docks
      • Large Boats
      • Preventing Injuries
      • Small Boats

      Comments about Overton's Overton's Floating Telescoping Boat Hook:

      Great product at a great price!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      5/3/2013
       
      4.0

      Well made and functional

      By Jan

      from Hickory, NC

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Holds Boat Securely
      • Reliable
      • Safe
      • Stows Well In Boats

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Docks
        • Small Boats

        Comments about Overton's Overton's Floating Telescoping Boat Hook:

        Well made and strong.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        4/15/2013

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Fine

        By Na

        from Piiisburgh pa

        About Me Advanced

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Small Boats

          Comments about Overton's Overton's Floating Telescoping Boat Hook:

          Acceptable

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Does it lock at different lengths?
            Asked on 7/7/2011 by Anonymous

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            I just bought this pole, but the plastic screw in head broke. can I by a repalcement screw into the pole head?
            Asked on 6/5/2011 by Duncan from New York

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