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Conference unifix::sailing

Title:SAILING
Notice:Please read Note 2.* before participating in this conference
Moderator:UNIFIX::BERENS
Created:Wed Jul 01 1992
Last Modified:Mon Jun 02 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2299
Total number of notes:20724

1941.0. "Round vs Sausage Shaped Fenders" by SSVAX::HO () Wed Oct 07 1992 09:57

    Any one have any experience with round (vs. sausage shaped) bumpers?
    
    The sausage shaped ones I now use haven't been too successful in this
    past season's frequent raft ups.
    
    - gene
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1941.1forget themGIAMEM::SEUFFERTWed Oct 07 1992 12:204
    The round ones are a pain to store. Not very convenient at all. I have
    a set of them and never use them.
    
    
1941.2Wnen in Maine, do like ....??UNIFIX::FRENCHBill French 381-1859Wed Oct 07 1992 12:237
    Gene, 
    
    I haven't used them, but up in Maine, the round ones seem to be what
    all of the lobstermen use. 
    
    Bill
    
1941.3UNIFIX::BERENSAlan BerensFri Oct 09 1992 16:234
It is rather difficult to use a fender board with round fenders. A 
fender board is necessary should you ever have to tie up to dock 
pilings.

1941.4How about just larger?EMDS::MCBRIDEFlick of my BIC Scarecrow?Mon Oct 19 1992 16:545
    Gene, if I remember correctly something in a medium or large may do the
    trick on your boat.  Those fenders are a tad small IMO to keep you from
    the bump and grind.  
    
    Brian
1941.5Bought 'em and like 'emMPGS::HOMon Sep 12 1994 10:438
    We've bought a set of four and used them this season.  They work great.
    Others like 'em and bought 'em.  Just the ticket for beamy boats with
    pinched bows and sterns.
    
    No problem with stowage.  However, it is necessary to resist the urge
    to shoot a few baskets when passing them up from below.
    
    - gene