BOAT HOOK 4.5-12TELESCOPE PREM

Reach farther while keeping compact onboard storage. The Garelick Premium Telescoping Boat Hook (4.5’12’ / 55175) extends to a full 12′ for docking, mooring, launching, retrieving, and line handlingthen collapses to about 4.5′ for easier stowage.

Key Features

• Garelick part number: 55175
• Premium telescoping floating boat hook with a 3-section design
• Adjusts from 4.5′ to 12′ (56″ to 144″)
• High-tensile clear satin anodized aluminum tubing for corrosion resistance
• UV-resistant marine composite/glass-reinforced nylon hook designed for grabbing large objects
• Comfortable non-slip vinyl safety grip
• Smooth-action telescoping twist-lock
• Floats if dropped overboard
• Designed for docking/mooring and recovering or handling lines and floating gear

Intended Use

• Docking & mooring line handling
• Launching & retrieval assistance
• Fending off/pushing gently from docks or pilings
• Recovering floating gear (use as a reach tool)
• General onboard safety/reach support for boats with higher freeboard

Product Details

• Garelick Premium Telescoping Boat Hook 4.5’12’ 55175
• Type: Premium telescoping floating boat hook
• Sections: 3-section telescoping design
• Collapsed length: 4.5′ (approximately 56″)
• Extended length: 12′ / 144″
• Tube: high-tensile clear satin anodized aluminum
• Hook: UV-resistant marine composite / glass-reinforced nylon
• Grip: comfortable non-slip vinyl safety grip
• Locking mechanism: smooth-action telescoping twist-lock
• Use notes: intended as a reach and handling tool (not a load-bearing support or pry/assistance tool)

Parts Desk Insights

Best Use Case: Choose this hook when you need extra reach for docking or mooring (grabbing lines or a buoy) but want to store the pole compactly4.5′ collapsed length helps keep stowage manageable while still providing up to 12′ of working reach.

Common Issues: If the hook stops telescoping smoothly, the twist-lock no longer holds, or the hook/handle grip becomes damaged or loose, replace the boat hook to maintain secure handling and reliable control during docking and line work.

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