{"product_id":"attwood-55190-telescoping-boat-hook-4-to-7-5-ft","title":"Attwood 55190 Telescoping Boat Hook | 4 to 7.5 ft","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Attwood 55190 is the boat hook you'll actually reach for. It telescopes from 4 to 7-1\/2 feet, so you get real reach at the dock and a compact pole for storage. Light aluminum shaft, a quick cam lock, and a hook end that slides under lines clean. Docking, mooring, or fishing a fender out of the water, it handles the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Attwood 55190 is a simple piece of gear you'll reach for more than you'd expect. It's a two-section telescoping boat hook that collapses down to about 4 feet and extends out to 7-1\/2 feet, so you get real reach when you need it and a compact pole when you don't. The shaft is aluminum, light in the hand, and the cam lock lets you set the length fast with one twist. Docking, launching, retrieving a dropped line, picking up a mooring, holding off a piling. This is the tool that handles all of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how it works in practice. Grab the pole, pull the outer section out to whatever length you want, and snug the cam lock. No pins to line up, no threads to cross. When you want it shorter, flip the lock, collapse it, and set it again. That one-hand adjustment matters when your other hand is busy holding the wheel or a line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us keep one clipped near the helm for the last few feet of coming into a slip. You know the moment. You've got the boat lined up, the wind catches the bow, and you need to grab a cleat or push off a finger dock before things get ugly. Extend the 55190, hook the dock line or the piling, and you've bought yourself the second you needed. Solo boaters especially get a lot of mileage out of it, since it lets you reach the dock without leaving the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOff the dock, it earns its keep too. Snagging a mooring pennant from the bow, fishing a fender or a dropped hat out of the water, pulling an anchor line up where you can reach it. The hook end slides under a line cleanly. And when you're done, it telescopes back down to 4 feet and stows in a rod locker or along the gunnel without taking over the cockpit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere does it fit best? On runabouts, center consoles, and small cruisers, this is the right size hook. The two-section aluminum design keeps it light and easy to swing around a tight cockpit. On bigger boats, say anything much over 28 feet, you'll feel the shaft flex if you lean on it hard, so treat it as a reach-and-guide tool rather than something to lever a heavy hull off a piling. Push off gently and let the boat's momentum do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick word on upkeep, because it matters with any telescoping pole. Salt is the enemy of the slide. If you run in salt water, rinse the sections with fresh water and give the joint a light lube now and then so the pole keeps extending smoothly. Skip that and the sections can seize over a season. It's a two-minute habit that keeps the cam lock and the slide working like new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're new to boating, don't overthink it. A boat hook is one of the first things you should have aboard, right alongside your dock lines and fenders. It turns docking from a scramble into a controlled move, and it saves you from reaching too far and going in after your gear. The Attwood name has been in the marine business for over a century, so you're getting a proven design at a fair price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cam lock holds its setting well for normal docking and mooring work. Just don't crank the whole boat's weight against it sideways, since that's asking a lot of any single-lever lock. Used the way it's meant to be, the 55190 is one of those inexpensive tools that quietly makes every docking smoother. Keep one aboard, keep it rinsed, and you'll be glad it's there the first windy afternoon you come into the slip shorthanded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo-section telescoping shaft extends from 4 feet to 7-1\/2 feet for reach when you need it and compact storage when you don't\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarine-grade aluminum construction keeps the pole light and easy to handle one-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCam lock sets and holds your length with a quick one-hand twist, no pins or threads to fuss with\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandles docking, launching, retrieving, mooring, and holding off\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCollapses to about 4 feet to stow in a rod locker or along the gunnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHook end slides under dock and mooring lines cleanly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized right for runabouts, center consoles, and small cruisers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by Attwood, over 100 years in the marine accessory business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Attwood Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow far does the Attwood 55190 extend?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt telescopes from about 4 feet collapsed out to 7-1\/2 feet fully extended. You can set any length in between and lock it with the cam lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the shaft made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAluminum. It's light enough to handle one-handed and won't rust like a steel pole would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does the length lock in place?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA cam lock. Pull the pole out to the length you want, snug the lever, and it holds. Flip it back open to collapse the pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many sections does it have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo. The two-section design keeps it light and simple, and it collapses down to roughly 4 feet for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat can I use it for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDocking, launching, retrieving a dropped line or piece of gear, picking up a mooring, and holding off a piling or another boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size boat is it best for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a great fit for runabouts, center consoles, and small cruisers. On boats much over 28 feet you'll notice the shaft flex under a hard push, so use it to guide rather than to lever a heavy hull off a piling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it hold up in salt water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Just rinse the sections with fresh water and give the slide a light lube now and then. Salt left in the joint can make the sections stick over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it float if I drop it overboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's aluminum, so don't count on it floating. Keep a hand on it, and if you want a little insurance, add a wrist lanyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it collapse for storage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, it collapses to about 4 feet, short enough to fit most rod lockers or lay along the gunnel out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I still need dock lines and fenders?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The hook helps you reach and guide the boat, but you'll still rig proper dock lines and fenders to hold and protect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttwood 55190 Telescoping Boat Hook, 4 to 7-1\/2 Foot Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttwood Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55190\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e038203551906\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescoping Boat Hook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLock Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCam Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of Sections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCollapsed Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExtended Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-1\/2 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdjustment Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 to 7-1\/2 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDocking, Launching, Retrieving, Mooring, Holding Off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"How far does the Attwood 55190 extend?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It telescopes from about 4 feet collapsed out to 7-1\/2 feet fully extended. 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