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rickmathew
 Post subject: Rope Fenders
PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:25 am 
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Anyone know how to tie rope fenders?? I searched the net and didn't find much.

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SeaBoo
 Post subject: Re: Rope Fenders
PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:16 am 
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Have you seen this link? http://igkt.net/sm/index.php?topic=1135.0 Go to the link on the first post. It is a step by step album of the making of it. Hope it helps (looks like a neat project but WAY to involved for me).

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aguyindallas
 Post subject: Re: Rope Fenders
PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:31 am 
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Thats looks like a hell of a project....and to me....not really the best protection.

A traditional fender is soft and full of air. This means its like rubbermiad....it bounces back and provides some cushion. It seems like a rope fender would be solid as a rock, and also very heavy.

In addition, it also seems like a rope fender would be more abrasive to your boat that a rubber type would be.

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Walt
 Post subject: Re: Rope Fenders
PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:16 pm 
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aguyindallas wrote:
Thats looks like a hell of a project....and to me....not really the best protection.


Agreed. Besides, they appear to need more upkeep. Afterall, how expensive are regular fenders to replace every 4-5 years?

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 Post subject: Re: Rope Fenders
PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:15 pm 
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The key word is "Traditional".

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 Post subject: Re: Rope Fenders
PostPosted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:05 pm 
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I suggested this as a winter project for a buddy of mine who has a 36' wood-hulled Grand Banks as I thought it would compliment the character of the boat.

He wasn't enthusiastic.....

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