Gunwale Protection ideas when pulling pots

[JeffandCarol]

Does anyone out here have any proven ideas for protecting the gunwale when pulling crab or prawn pots? We use commercial style pots on our previous boat that had a davit and were able to swing them over and set on the rail. It was an older boat and I wasn't maybe wasn't as careful as "The Admiral" demands we be with our new Ranger 23.

I know an Ace pot puller with extension will allow the pot to be higher than the "regular Scotty pit puller".

I know there are other ways to get there from here, smaller pots, install a davit, et. What I am looking for is a simple set up that can be easily taken down when not in use that can protect the gunwale from banging pots.

Thanks in Advance! 🙂

Jeff and Carol

 

[Submariner]

We hang a rubber floor runner over the side.

Here's some video of how we protect our boat when pulling crab and shrimp pots.
Start at the 3:00 minute mark.
https://youtu.be/Ns7svAqX5Uw?t=183