ShoreStation GlidePole Adjustable Dock Bumpers

ShoreStation GlidePole Dock Bumpers are designed to provide superior vertical protection for your boat while adapting to changing water levels and varying hull heights. Unlike traditional flat or side-mounted bumpers, the GlidePole system allows your boat to safely move up and down without catching on or dropping below the dock edge—making it an ideal solution for rough water conditions, wake-heavy areas, or fluctuating lake levels.

Each GlidePole features a 3" diameter aluminum core wrapped in a durable, UV-stable poly sheath, creating a smooth, non-abrasive surface that helps protect your boat while withstanding repeated impact. The rigid, post-style design helps maintain a consistent buffer zone between your boat and dock, while also serving as a convenient handhold when docking or boarding.

Adjustable and Easy to Install

The GlidePole utilizes ShoreStation’s updated T-slot adjustment design, allowing for quick vertical positioning to match your boat and water depth conditions. Installation is fast and completely tool-free thanks to ShoreStation’s patented “Quick-as-a-Click” connector system, which securely mounts the bumper to compatible ShoreStation dock leg frames.

Simply align the mounting tabs with the dock leg frame ears and press into place—no drilling, bolting, or permanent modifications required.

Mounting Configuration Options

GlidePole Dock Bumpers are available in multiple configurations to suit different dock layouts and boat approaches:

• Straight (Side) – Ideal for standard side protection along dock edges
• Left Angle – Angled orientation for guiding boats into slips or tighter docking areas
• Right Angle – Opposite angled configuration for mirrored layouts
• Side-by-Side Configuration – Designed specifically for ShoreStation side-by-side dock layouts

The Side-by-Side GlidePole (DA0113-15) is a specialized configuration used when two ShoreStation dock sections are connected side-by-side. This kit includes a mounting bracket and hardware that attach directly to the ShoreStation Dock Side Connector (DA0068 – sold separately). This allows GlidePoles to be installed at the junction between dock sections—a mounting location not possible with standard GlidePole configurations.

This setup is ideal for creating a protected entry point or slip between two dock sections, helping guide your boat while maintaining the same vertical protection benefits GlidePoles are known for.

Standard GlidePole orientation options (Straight, Left, and Right) correspond to ShoreStation configurations designed to mount directly to dock leg frames, as shown in manufacturer diagrams and assembly references :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.

Important Notes

• GlidePole bumpers are rigid and not foam padded, but feature a smooth, boat-friendly outer surface
• Designed specifically for ShoreStation sectional docks
• Standard models mount directly to dock leg frames using the Quick-as-a-Click system
• Side-by-Side model requires Dock Side Connector (DA0068) for installation