Counter wave slap noise

[jonjo]

In my default mooring position my counter stern points towards a 300m fetch. When the wind and/or tide picks up small waves slap and tap under the counter.

Is there a solution to this noise? I have a vague recollection of seeing a lightweight blow-up fender design that wraps around a counter stern at sea level.

I would only use this device while on board at my home berth so I would not be too concerned about the build up of slime or portability.

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[webcraft]

Er . . .

Why not turn the boat round?

- Nick

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[jonjo]

For about two thirds of the tidal cycle my keel is stuck in the mud but even if I did turn around that would mean flood tide noise instead of ebb tide noise.

Also with a long keel I prefer to approach the pontoon moving forwards into the last of the flood tide.

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[Viking]

Then I think you've answered your own question. the 'collar' seem to be the answer, used only when your on board to stop 'fouling' build-up.
regards

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[jonjo]

> the collar

Is this a product name that I can search for or do people make up their own?

I am currently thinking about 4 x sock covered thin fenders strung together or a line threaded through some large diameter pipe lagging.

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[jamesjermain]

There was a commercial floating wave break for this purpose, but i haven't seen it advertised for a while nor have I seen one in use.

However, I don't think it would need much of a barrier to do the trick. The answer might be to get a length of flexible pipe/hose, say 4in in diameter, stop the ends and attach it under the transom with lines to the toe rail.

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[mhouse]

I have the same problem and am going to try 4" neoprene pipe lagging

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[Rabbie]

Do what I did. Go to your nearest fire station and for a small donation to the Fire Benevolent Fund you will (I hope) be given a bit of old 4" canvas firehose. Cut it to length and stuff it with old foam bits. Bang in an eyelet at eachend and attach a bit of line. Adjust to waterline and sleep perfectly. Bliss for next to nothin.

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[Grehan]

Does this sausage fender (1) wrap around the boat's stern, at waterline?
(2) Or under - or around but under - the counter?

Sorry if I'm being dense - can't quite see how (1) stays put.

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[duncan]

1

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[jonjo]

I assume ropes from the forward end of the fender run upwards at 45 degrees and are then fastened to mid-ship sanctions.

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[Cornishman]

Funny that! We just lie back and enjoy it!

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[malcp]

I was given an ad clip from one of the yachting magazines for "The Wave Muffler" marketed by Fair Clip Yachting in Cobham.
Tel:- 01932 - 862984.
fax:- 01932 - 865328

This is a 4 - 5m long inflatable tube which is curled around the water line under the counter and pulled in as tight as possible, using lines attached to the toe rail.

I've had no experience of how effective it is, but it looks as though it should work

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[ronniewood]

For the definitive solution look up 'slap silencer' on the google search engine. Should take you to the benetau owners net site and get you details.

We bought one four years ago and have slept soundly ever since. Can possibly get a similar result from the other ideas posted but this really works well. Option may be to get your local sailmaker to knock up a similar version.

If you want more details send a p.m.

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