Mooring compensators

[vasko]

Has someone try to use the following for line to pontoon/quay mooring compensators instead the very expensive ones that break every year or the again very expensive rusty springs ?

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Hanger-Bracket-Holder-Mount-Opel-Vauxhall-Kadett-E-Vectra-A-Omega-A-Febi/312583858463?_mwBanner=1&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F0%2F0%2F0%3Fmpre%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%252Fulk%252Fitm%252F312583858463%26rvr_id%3D0%26rvr_ts%3D066961c816d0abd8f3819dfbffef7506&ul_noapp=true&pageci=7ad8b9ce-5c28-4b2a-8496-bc6c8684a47c&epid=249053530

[johannes]

I haven't particularly used automotive exhaust hangers, but I have used rubber mooring snubbers that look more or less the same. They tend to break sooner than other designs. 

I am currently using this type for the permanent snubbers at my marina:

shop.batbryggan.se/product.html/hordafjader-typ-1?category_id=11

They are permanently attached with shackles to the dock.

For the snubbers that go with the boat, I have used this type for a long time:

www.seasea.se/f%C3%B6rt%C3%B6jningsfj%C3%A4der-10-12mm

They last several years with the limited use they see with a few weeks sailing each summer.

[ForGrinsToo]

Just a couple of days ago I saw something like those on a 40’ trawler’s mooring lines. There were two on each line about 30 cm between them, on the two bow lines and two stern lines, but I did not notice the springs. I thought it looked interesting but did not see anyone to ask. I don’t see how they could provide anywhere near the shock protection, even with more than 2 per line. So, somebody is doing it.

Geoff

[vasko]

Looking at the fishermen's the favourite option around.., it looks to be a very small tyre from 50cc scooter but too risky to leave some black stripe on the boat hull