Chafe Guard

[ChattingLil]

has anyone found an alternative, and more reasonably priced, version of this?:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Wear-Gu...=1525178384&sr=1-14&keywords=boat+chafe+guard

thanks

 

[Bouba]

Has anyone found one that goes around a curve

 

[JumbleDuck]

Has anyone found one that goes around a curve

Number 4 in my list of "Customers also liked" certainly looks as if it goes round a curve, but there is No Way Whatsoever I am posting the image here ...

 

[Tranona]

Depends on what you are trying to protect. You may well find a solid stainless steel one that screws down will work. They are available in different fixed lengths. Alternatively you can buy lengths of either brass or stainless half round which you can cut to length and attach with screws. with a bit of imagination either of these will do most jobs.

Those stick on ones are expensive partly because I think there is only one maker. Don't think they have really caught on and I have seen them come unstuck leaving a sharp bit sticking up.

 

[AndyL]

I have one on the cockpit coaming for the Genoa sheet portside.
https://www.marinechandlery.com/no-wear-chafe-guard-pad

 

[Stemar]

Get a lump of 304 sheet from Metals Supermarket and DIY?

You could also use a suitable Aluminium if you're as mush of a cheapskate as me, and it'd be easier to shape.

 

[BelleSerene]

I've used this stuff https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sedeta®-3Mx15CM-Transparent-Protective-Stickers/dp/B0785DCQ5N/

- but more for protection from dings (from low friction ring genoa tweaker) than for anti-chafe - and probably doesn't work as well for your purpose. Although being transparent was a boon for me.

 

[MagicalArmchair]

I used to use those strip but they never looked great (any corner at all vexs them and makes them ruck up). I used a couple of these where my genny sheets exit the cockpit and they work very well and look a good deal better.

https://www.bosunbobs.com/en/gb/Tal...GibtopYRHA4_3hchX7EmUUlInNH15waRoCe60QAvD_BwE

 

[zoidberg]

I have some mirror-polished stainless sheet in 0.8mm and I'd like to try it in this role. Any suggestions regarding what powerful, quick-set adhesive might do the job?

 

[Bouba]

I like 3M VHB double sided tape. It’s a little bit thick but it’s instant and so powerful it’s hard to believe. It’s good for steel but not absolutely sure about ss

 

[Porthandbuoy]

I was getting some wear on the cockpit coaming where the roller reefing line rubbed. I cut some copper pipe lengthwise and epoxied it in place. It was nice and malleable, and with help of a rubber mallet fitted well.
Thinking of doing something similar for where the springs cross the toenail; need a larger diameter tube though.

 

[anoccasionalyachtsman]

Number 4 in my list of "Customers also liked" certainly looks as if it goes round a curve, but there is No Way Whatsoever I am posting the image here ...

It's number 8 in mine. I wonder what that says about our respective preferences?