www.iFourWinns.com

Does anyone have a unique or easy way that they store their fenders? I have to oversized fenders and I have always kept them under the rear seat. But after Capt. Walt's suggestion of keeping a magma grill down there, I now need a place for my fenders.

I tried one of those metal fender holders that go on the bow, but I could never quite get it to work right. I might just be an idiot, but as always your expert opinions are much appreciated.

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"Where Da Go"
2002 248 Vista
Lafayette, IN
http://blueoceanlife.worldventures.biz

That's where I store mine

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Brett DiMichele

I have the larger fenders as well. Like Brett, I mounted them off the bow rail. Opted for 3 on just the port side. didnt want to obstruct my view on the starboard side.

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Jeff

'14 Cruisers 380 Express "Simon Sez"
Merc 8.2 Mag MPI 380
DTS B3X, (x2) Axius Premier


(SOLD)
'08 V318
Merc 350 Mag MPI 300
DTS Seacore, B3 (x2)

Our set up is like Brett's, but we only have 3 fenders. 2 on port side, one on starboard.
I have been moving them around a bit last year to find best spot for visibility.

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2000 248 5.7L DP
'92, '94 SXI 750, '08 STX 15F, '12 Ultra LX 300
Videos

Does the bottom of the rack rest on the fore deck? And where did you get those?

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"Where Da Go"
2002 248 Vista
Lafayette, IN
http://blueoceanlife.worldventures.biz

I keep approx 1" clearance with deck and fender, so the bracket is a bit higher.
You can get them at west marine. That's where the ones on our boat are from. I am sure that there are many places that carry them though.
If I remember right, they are not expensive.

I have 2 up on the bow just like the others however I have the same problem where the aluminum holster rests on the deck.

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Walter

2003 248 Vista - VP 5.0 GXi
2009 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4x4

Ours rest on the deck too.

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Jeff

'14 Cruisers 380 Express "Simon Sez"
Merc 8.2 Mag MPI 380
DTS B3X, (x2) Axius Premier


(SOLD)
'08 V318
Merc 350 Mag MPI 300
DTS Seacore, B3 (x2)

Mine do not touch the deck, they are fully (and quickly) adjustable, I take them off each season end when I put the cover on) they come off cleanly. The baskets are stainless steel. The only problem is, I have no clue who manufactured them. They were put on by the dealer and I can't find a MFG name on them anywhere.

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Brett DiMichele

I keep my primary fenders attached to my home slip and use these Stowaway fenders for traveling http://www.stowawayboatfenders.com/. Just insure that you purchase the correct size for your boat; they work great for transient dockage or rafting and store under the helm seat.

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“Growing Older, But Not Up”
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2008 Four Winns V248
2004 Stingray 220CS

Well I found the solution to my problem. I trying to use the fender holders that West Marine sells that fold down and the way the brackets worked, I just couldn't get them configured to on our deck. I have since figured out the solution.

See the link below. These seem to configure much better with regards to angle and height.

http://www.starmarinedepot.com/Polyform+True+Fit+Fender+Holders+TFR-230.html

Suckers aren't cheap though and these are the cheapest I found. But with boating, is anything cheap?

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"Where Da Go"
2002 248 Vista
Lafayette, IN
http://blueoceanlife.worldventures.biz

Those look great. Get us some pics when u got em installed.

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Walter

2003 248 Vista - VP 5.0 GXi
2009 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4x4