The 10 Best Boat Hooks | Boating Buying Guides and Review

This review has been updated 11 times since it was first published in October of 2016. If you are planning to head out on the waters of a lake, river, or even the ocean, make sure your boat is well equipped with one of these hooks. They will enable you to more easily tie up at a mooring and push off again when it’s time to go. We’ve included a variety of models, varying in length and pulling strength, so no matter what size vessel you have, there is one for you. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the review.

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10. Rage Powersports 96″

The Rage Powersports 96″ features a textured grip that helps to ensure it doesn’t slip out of wet hands when catching a mooring line. At just two pounds, most people can use it at the full extended length without it feeling too off balance.

9. SeaSense Paddle and Hook

Despite having a handle cutout, the SeaSense Paddle and Hook is bit awkward to maneuver and may take some getting used to. Once you become comfortable with it however, it is an invaluable tool that serves a dual purpose when out on the water.

8. Seachoice Deluxe

If you have a small boat without a lot of storage space, the Seachoice Deluxe is a smart option. It collapses to just 36 inches long, yet extends to six feet, so you should still be able to reach most mooring lines and dock cleats.

7. Shurhold 130

This Shurhold 130 has two posts centered over the pole for a safe and easy push off, and a deeply grooved line carrying feature that makes it simple to place your mooring rope where you want it, even when heavy swells are rocking the boat.

6. Davis Telescoping 3-Section

The Davis Telescoping 3-Section is a little pricey but feels well made and can stand up to the pull of a heavy boat if you drift back a bit before you can get the line set on a cleat. The hook is guaranteed never to break and covered by a lifetime warranty.

5. SeaSense 3-Tier Heavy Duty

The SeaSense 3-Tier Heavy Duty can help you set and/or remove lines with minimal hassle thanks to its lightweight construction and long reach. Its wide tubular frame is easy to grasp and remains sturdy even when the pole is at or near full extension.

4. Star Brite Economy

For most smaller boats, the affordable Star Brite Economy is a perfectly suitable tool for safely approaching and/or shoving off from the pier. It extends from four feet all the way to eight feet in length, and is light enough for anyone to wield.

3. WindRider Double Grip

The WindRider Double Grip, which works well for two handed use, feels a little more maneuverable and less overbalanced when reading out to catch mooring lines that are far away. Considering it extends to 12 feet, you’ll probably find yourself doing this quite often, too.

2. Garelick Eez-In Premium

The Garelick Eez-In Premium is one of the best rated and reviewed hooks on the market that remains in the price range of all boaters. It uses a smooth twist-and-lock telescoping action to secure the pole at your desired length.

1. The Boat Loop

The Boat Loop is one of the easiest ways to catch a mooring cleat. Its generously sized loop can even be lowered around a large post on the pier. It also features a rubber pole stub good for pushing away again when it’s time to launch.

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