Recent content by bsman62

Mine are not spring loaded. The main function of mine is to keep me from hitting the steel uprights while entering the slip in high winds and/or rough water. As I have stated before, I dont have much wiggle room when docking.

They do protect the boat from hitting the steel upright poles.

yes, they are at or above the waterline.

I can only find this pic for now. I need to take more. This picture was taken the day the dealer set-up the lift. The GlidePoles were not installed at this time. This also gives you a good look at how close the other side of the lane is from the back of my boat.

Here's a fixer upper deal for you: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/952-W-Shore-Dr-Culver-IN-46511/94506218_zpid/? I found one under $800,000!!! I hope you like green shag carpet and dark paneling! Lol https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/280-W-Shore-Dr-Culver-IN-46511/94506357_zpid/

Dont feel alone. I had the same experience from Culver Marina when looking for my Bennington. The salesperson acted very uninterested. Needless to say, I did not buy from them.

Yea, I think the difference would be my tight turn. I have a 22 foot Benny, and i bet my lane is no more than 30ft wide. If I miss the right toon rail in strong winds, I'm in deep doo doo.

I have to make a 90 degree turn in a very narrow lane to enter my slip. IMO, hydraulic is the only way to go if it fits your budget. I have a lot of neighboring slip owners that are very envious of my lift. It is so fast and effortless. Plus the wireless remote makes a huge difference when...

Yes, it is Culver. Beautiful lake. There are three marinas/boat dealers, but only one on the water. Culver Marina is the Bennington dealer in my area. I looked earlier and found a couple very small, old cottages that are listed for $800,000. Lol Bargain!

Sounds CHEAP! I cruise Lake Maxinkuckee in northern Indiana...not far from where you are talking about. Tear downs start at over $1,000,000.

Funny you should ask this question. I bought a new hydraulic ShoreStation recently and it was to include GlidePoles along with the ToonRails. I struggled for many weeks docking my Benny in my interior slip. After searching for answers on this site, I discovered that the GlidePoles were not...

Thanks kenr. That is the same, exact set-up as mine. I bought a new deep cell battery (along with a new main battery) this spring. Should both the water and battery switches be on for the fresh water system to work? Also, I do not have electricity at my slip. It was my understanding that...

Thanks for all the well wishes. I wasnt able to look at it last night, hopefully this afternoon.

2013 2250GBR

Thanks Michiman. As soon as the weather clears and I can get out of the office, I am going to spend some time tonight looking closer at the system.