Where do I get some of these rubber feet stoppers? (pic)

[heath18703]

They're my ladder's rubber stoppers that protect the boat when the ladder is down. Haven't been able to find these possibly because I'm calling them by the wrong name? I wouldn't think they would only be sold at sailboat supply places; would probably be cheaper elsewhere. Thanks so much for the help.

 

[windward54]

I buy mine at Lowes or Home Depot. I think they are called rubber chair feet, but they work fine.

 

[Charisma]

I just got mine at Home Depot, Rubber Chair feet, 1" Nornally need to replace them every second season.

 

[Rich Stidger]

Be sure to measure, these are available in a couple sizes.

They are about $3 for a package of four.

 

[Ron20324]

Instead of just the ladder's tube pressing on the rubber foot, put a washer in the foot so as to increase the bearing surface of the stainless tube.

 

[Paul Brinkley]

If you don't find what you need in the rubber chair feet, look in health supplies for replacement rubber feet for walkers and canes- they may be a little tougher for outdoor use. -Paul

 

[heath18703]

Thanks for the great advice everybody!

 

[Manny]

Pretty sure they are 1" for the 27. Definitely by them at a hardware store, I made the mistake of buying the "marine" version at West Marine for a high price, they lasted about half the season and dried out and disintegrated. The next set I got at a Home Depot and they've lasted a few years, I only had to replace one cause it fell off!

Manny

 

[Ross]

Crutch tips, cane ends and walker feet. Drugstores. best source.

 

[sailingdog]

Standard crutch feet would also work, but would be a bit larger and heavier...but far more durable. Using the washer as an insert helps a lot too.

 

[Joseph Shirley]

To add to the info, I use a couple of turns of white self vulcanizing rigging tape to hold mine in place so they don't drop off.

Have Fun

Joe S

 

[Ken Palmer]

I got mine at Home Depot, but instead of the rubber feet, I bought the plastic ones. They don't crack like the ruber and last much longer.

 

[BobM]

Thanks for the tips guys. When I bought my boat it had marks in the transom already from the ladder. I replaced the rubber feet last year and they are pretty bad already. I will try the washers, but another tip from the medical side of things is to use tennis balls (cut a slit and slip them on)...they used they all the time on the feet of walkers (Wife's a PT)...but your boat will look a little funny ;-)