I've never been a fan of the PVC pockets. Cloth ones only last so long. PVC pipe can be pretty good, but it works best in a corner.
What about Velcro? I've been seeing this on more and more sport boats, and I can see some advantages:
- A fraction faster.
- No holes to drill.
- Might lose more handles ... or fewer if the pockets aren't being used.
- Can store grip-down, making it less snag prone.
- Velcro will only be good for about 2 years in the sun.
- The hooks can grab some fabrics, but located low this is unlikely.
- Fits all sizes.
- Could be horizontal.
- Grip won't mar the gel coat.
- Not in the way when not in use. Put a pad by every winch ... but then where is the handle?
On the other hand
- Grabbing the handle might be more awkward.
- It will get dirty and green.
- Can't be used for anything else.
You could do both. 1-2 conventional pockets, and then pads near every winch. I may try that.
The hook part goes on the boat and the loops on the handle. I guess it could go either way, but hooks on the handle would feel strange and not give a good grip.
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