For a long time I resisted the use of a midship fender on my R-25. I thought just having one toward the bow and the other alongside the cockpit was sufficient. In general this was true from my experience.
However, a year ago I succumbed to installing a midship fender line holder on the cabin roof rail and an oversized Taylor fender. I did this as I got tired of seeing my bow and stern fenders rubbing the hull and making marks, even though I had fender covers installed. This large midship fender goes a long way when the boat is docked to keep the bow and stern fenders dangling free and away from the hull. Having employed this midship fender for a year now I have to say it works and I'm relieved of having to clean the hull at the bow and stern fender positions. 😛
However, a year ago I succumbed to installing a midship fender line holder on the cabin roof rail and an oversized Taylor fender. I did this as I got tired of seeing my bow and stern fenders rubbing the hull and making marks, even though I had fender covers installed. This large midship fender goes a long way when the boat is docked to keep the bow and stern fenders dangling free and away from the hull. Having employed this midship fender for a year now I have to say it works and I'm relieved of having to clean the hull at the bow and stern fender positions. 😛