Boat Hook

A boat hook is a type of marine hardware and hull item that falls under the supply class of Marine Hardware And Hull Items in the supply group Ship And Marine Equipment.

A boat hook is a long pole with a hook or a blunt end on one side. It is commonly used on boats and ships for various purposes, including:

1. Docking and mooring: Boat hooks are often used to grab onto dock lines or mooring lines to help secure a boat to a dock or a mooring buoy.

2. Retrieving objects: Boat hooks can be used to reach and retrieve objects that have fallen overboard or are floating in the water, such as fenders, buoys, or other equipment.

3. Pushing off or fending off: Boat hooks can be used to push a boat away from a dock or another vessel, or to fend off from obstacles or other boats.

4. Grabbing onto objects: Boat hooks can be used to grab onto objects in the water, such as floating debris or lines, to prevent them from getting tangled in the boat's propeller or rudder.

Boat hooks are typically made of lightweight and durable materials, such as aluminum or fiberglass, to ensure ease of use and resistance to corrosion in a marine environment. They often have telescoping or extendable handles to provide reach and can be easily stored on board when not in use.