new fenders?

[boatman37]

So we have an auction house that has online auctions and wife found a set of 4 Taylor Made 10" x 27" fenders that have the hole through the center. She got the box of 4 for $20. The fenders were still sealed in their bags and had not been inflated yet.

So how would you use these with the rope going through the center? The lines that came with them have a loop on one end but it will fit through the hole in the center but if I slip the other end through that loop then they are too short to really tie anything to.

They are similar to this. If I tie a bigger knot in the bottom so it won't slip through the hole in the center then they would work great. I can always buy longer lines but was wondering how everyone else uses them? We have always had fenders with 'loops' on each end to tie the line through.

 

[Pirate Lady]

Large flat washers on both ends. Cant find pics.

 

[Creekwood]

So we have an auction house that has online auctions and wife found a set of 4 Taylor Made 10" x 27" fenders that have the hole through the center. She got the box of 4 for $20. The fenders were still sealed in their bags and had not been inflated yet.

So how would you use these with the rope going through the center? The lines that came with them have a loop on one end but it will fit through the hole in the center but if I slip the other end through that loop then they are too short to really tie anything to.

They are similar to this. If I tie a bigger knot in the bottom so it won't slip through the hole in the center then they would work great. I can always buy longer lines but was wondering how everyone else uses them? We have always had fenders with 'loops' on each end to tie the line through.

You need longer fender lines, with a knot in the line at the bottom of the fender. Some use a large stainless fender washer to prevent the knot from going into the fender hole, but that isn't necessary IMO.

 

[Soulshine]

While I appreciated the spliced lines, they are far too short for me as well.

I replaced the lines (no loop needed) and used a dog bone shaped piece of teak on the bottom end of the line to keep it from slipping through.

A large or multiple knots can get jammed up inside the fender and that's a pain to extract.

That was a whopper of a deal BTW!

 

[highslice]

You need longer fender lines, with a knot in the line at the bottom of the fender. Some use a large stainless fender washer to prevent the knot from going into the fender hole, but that isn't necessary IMO.

I have those same fenders. I have had 2 where the line was put under so much pressure from wave action that the knot pulled through. Luckily they were floatng by the boat. I am going to put fender washers on them this offseason. I recommend them.

 

[Chris-380]

This is what used, worked great
https://www.wholesalemarine.com/big-b-fender-hanger.html

So we have an auction house that has online auctions and wife found a set of 4 Taylor Made 10" x 27" fenders that have the hole through the center. She got the box of 4 for $20. The fenders were still sealed in their bags and had not been inflated yet.

So how would you use these with the rope going through the center? The lines that came with them have a loop on one end but it will fit through the hole in the center but if I slip the other end through that loop then they are too short to really tie anything to.

They are similar to this. If I tie a bigger knot in the bottom so it won't slip through the hole in the center then they would work great. I can always buy longer lines but was wondering how everyone else uses them? We have always had fenders with 'loops' on each end to tie the line through.

View attachment 135032

 

[Golfman25]

Line thru with a Knot on the one end. People around me use them tied to the dock. They put two hooks into the dock and tie the line off at each end. Thus they don't need to put them out every trip.

 

[my3sons]

That is a great deal.
We have six of those, about the same size polyforms, you’ll be well protected.
She runs about 8’ on 2 and 12’ on 4 of 5/8” double braid through them and just ties a half hitch on the one end to keep it from pulling through. We have never needed any washers. She has the 2 short lines with fender hangers for hanging from the rail and the other 4 without. When the situation calls for it, the 4 can get hung horizontally, like against a piling or whatever. She ties a fender knot to the bow rail or wraps around a cleat when using vertically. Wraps the line around itself for storage.

 

[my3sons]

Knots on the bottoms.

the fenders were on the boat when we bought it 10 years ago.

 

[ReleaseTheKracken]

They work horizontally as well.

 

[bobeast]

If you use the knot in the end technique, double the knot. Ask me how I know.

 

[Captsteve427]

Don't use a fender washer, unless you're not concerned about scratching your boat. Get a thicker longer line, which when knotted will not slip through the hole. I use the same fenders and when hanging them from the rails, use the Taylor hanging straps. When hanging them from a cleat, I just use the rope and when against a fixed pier, I use two fender grips (one on either end of the rope) each looped around the rail to keep the fender horizontal.
NOTE: When using either the Taylor strap, or the fender grip, always tie a knot after the rope goes through either one, so that you don't lose it when your setting the fender up, or taking it in.

Ask me how I know that.

 

[dvx216]

Search fender rope stops you'll find what your looking for.

 

[boatman37]

Thanks all. I did find those stops so may order those. I took one out and inflated it and put the line through and knotted it but I'm still worried it might slip through. Might try a bigger knot.

But on another note, went back out 1/2 hour later and it was 1/2 way deflated so apparently that one is leaking. All 4 were in sealed bags so assuming they have never been inflated. Haven't tried the other 3 yet

 

[Nater Potater]

But on another note, went back out 1/2 hour later and it was 1/2 way deflated so apparently that one is leaking. All 4 were in sealed bags so assuming they have never been inflated. Haven't tried the other 3 yet

Well, that sucks!
You might try a "monkey fist" knot, as it makes a larger knot than other means. https://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/monkeys-fist

 

[Tim Fila]

Thanks all. I did find those stops so may order those. I took one out and inflated it and put the line through and knotted it but I'm still worried it might slip through. Might try a bigger knot.

But on another note, went back out 1/2 hour later and it was 1/2 way deflated so apparently that one is leaking. All 4 were in sealed bags so assuming they have never been inflated. Haven't tried the other 3 yet

the mfg is awesome to deal with. Find the leak and take a video. Send it to them and they will replace it.

 

[sbw1]

We had those fenders and used long lines with knots on both ends of the fender so it was secured in the middle of the long line. That way the fender could be hung vertically or tied to the boat/and or the dock horizontally. Two knots increases the flexibility of use. Double knot the line with the second knot being on top of the first to make it fatter.

 

[boatman37]

Turns out they are not Taylor Made. Some other brand. Blew them up this morning and now 3 of the 4 are flat...lol. I'll take a closer look but worst case I got 1 new big fender and 3 new lines for my old fenders for $19...lol

 

[Pirate Lady]

Don't use a fender washer, unless you're not concerned about scratching your boat. Get a thicker longer line, which when knotted will not slip through the hole. I use the same fenders and when hanging them from the rails, use the Taylor hanging straps. When hanging them from a cleat, I just use the rope and when against a fixed pier, I use two fender grips (one on either end of the rope) each looped around the rail to keep the fender horizontal.
NOTE: When using either the Taylor strap, or the fender grip, always tie a knot after the rope goes through either one, so that you don't lose it when your setting the fender up, or taking it in.

Ask me how I know that.

Ok , I’m curious. The hole is 1”. Use a 1.5” flat washer on a 6.5” fender. How would that scratch your boat? You have a 2.5” cushion all way around.
Show your work.

 

[MonacoMike]

Get a thicker longer line

Bingo