Fender holders for bow

[RalphD]

Hi,
I have a 52' sedan bridge and would like to put a rail mount double fender holder for 10" fenders on each side of the bow. I have seen several brands / versions out there and figured it would be best to reach out and get some first hand input from someone who has done the same and is happy with them. Basically, I am looking for something that both looks good and is durable.
Thanks in advance,
Ralph

 

[my3sons]

We have polyform fender baskets holding 10" fenders. IIRC, you buy the number of baskets you desire and the hardware to connect them together to make the configuration you want.
We went with 6 baskets because we travel and transit locks frequently and more fenders are always better for that. We've had them several years and they get lots of use, no problems.
There are others, and like everything else, prices can vary widely.
You might be able to enlarge the below pic to see their construction.

 

[MonacoMike]

We have polyform fender baskets holding 10" fenders. IIRC, you buy the number of baskets you desire and the hardware to connect them together to make the configuration you want.
We went with 6 baskets because we travel and transit locks frequently and more fenders are always better for that. We've had them several years and they get lots of use, no problems.
There are others, and like everything else, prices can vary widely.
You might be able to enlarge the below pic to see their construction.
View attachment 105895

+1. I also recommend getting a couple of big ball fenders also. I hang them in my home dock for storage and emergency purposes and I haul them inside the dinghy, on the swim platform, when we travel.

 

[RalphD]

We have polyform fender baskets holding 10" fenders. IIRC, you buy the number of baskets you desire and the hardware to connect them together to make the configuration you want.
We went with 6 baskets because we travel and transit locks frequently and more fenders are always better for that. We've had them several years and they get lots of use, no problems.
There are others, and like everything else, prices can vary widely.
You might be able to enlarge the below pic to see their construction.
View attachment 105895

Thank you - they look great on your boat! I just ordered the doubles knowing that I can expand to triples in the future if I need to.
Thanks again!

 

[RalphD]

+1. I also recommend getting a couple of big ball fenders also. I hang them in my home dock for storage and emergency purposes and I haul them inside the dinghy, on the swim platform, when we travel.

Good Idea - Thanks!

 

[Carpediem44DB]

I'll sell you 2 sets of doubles as I really dislike having them on the bow and in the weather. I am opting instead to purchase Fendertex inflatable fenders that stow easily in a small locker. PM me if interested.
Carpe Diem