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Fender size
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Cruzerboy
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My neighbor has a 21 "suspended" out from the dock with whips. Zero dock rash. I wonder if any of you with larger boats have had luck with whips?
http://www.westmarine.com/mooring-whips
http://www.westmarine.com/mooring-whips
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Cruzerboy":1103s6ak said:I wonder if any of you with larger boats have had luck with whips?
http://www.westmarine.com/mooring-whips
Yes, but the kids didn't like it :lol:
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I have been struggling with the scratches associated with fender locations in my hull gel coat for some time. Last year I started tying up with extra ropes so the boat is in tension while docked not touching the dock and periodically cleaning the fenders which have no covers. The extra work has paid off in much less time in buff out when I pull the boat. So if you want to go to the trouble of extra tie up this is a workable solution. My boat is an r25sc with a burgundy hull that shows every little defect.
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Nzfisher, I do the exact same thing. Use spring line to secure boat from ever touching and I don't even use fenders while at dock.
I also installed small fixed fenders to the dock itself in case of a bump but they rarely get used. Gotta love those thrusters but I try my best not use them (more fun that way).
I also installed small fixed fenders to the dock itself in case of a bump but they rarely get used. Gotta love those thrusters but I try my best not use them (more fun that way).
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We experienced some dock rash from our fenders last winter on our dark green hull. Reasonably easily buffed out in the spring. On the advice of others, we added cloth fender covers (Polyform brand, like the fenders). They have been a good improvement (those of you in salt water should beware the abrasiveness that accumulated salt in the fabric may cause).
Where we moor, however, we occassionally get hammered by current and high wind gusts. So we decided to do all we can. We have just added new dockside fenders (some would call them bumpers) that permanently attach to the dock. No need to drop our dockside fenders coming in, or have them over the side while in our slip.
The product has an excellent reputation (I'll leave you to do your own research). By all accounts, the cover material will not mar the gelcoat at all. Our experience so far proves that out. Plus, we find that the boat does not bounce in and out so much, but seems to "float" much more gently alongside the dock. The bumpers seem to be more "damp" than fenders, while still providing good "percussion." They are not inexpensive. But we think they will last a long time and will be worth it. For anyone interested, the product is "Nomar bumpers" and the website is http://www.holmesms.com. (I hope it goes without saying that I have no connection with them. As always, this is just one Tugnut to the others, trying to pass on information and experience).
Gini
(One additional note: this is a family business located in Roseburg Oregon. I actually bought mine and picked them up there. Really nice folks who go the extra mile to explain everything about their product, how to install it, what to expect, ext.)
Where we moor, however, we occassionally get hammered by current and high wind gusts. So we decided to do all we can. We have just added new dockside fenders (some would call them bumpers) that permanently attach to the dock. No need to drop our dockside fenders coming in, or have them over the side while in our slip.
The product has an excellent reputation (I'll leave you to do your own research). By all accounts, the cover material will not mar the gelcoat at all. Our experience so far proves that out. Plus, we find that the boat does not bounce in and out so much, but seems to "float" much more gently alongside the dock. The bumpers seem to be more "damp" than fenders, while still providing good "percussion." They are not inexpensive. But we think they will last a long time and will be worth it. For anyone interested, the product is "Nomar bumpers" and the website is http://www.holmesms.com. (I hope it goes without saying that I have no connection with them. As always, this is just one Tugnut to the others, trying to pass on information and experience).
Gini
(One additional note: this is a family business located in Roseburg Oregon. I actually bought mine and picked them up there. Really nice folks who go the extra mile to explain everything about their product, how to install it, what to expect, ext.)
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