freedom44
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However careful I try to be, my very ancient hard dingy I use to get to the boat seems to leave marks on the hull. I want to put a continous fender down each side to cover the gunals. Any suggestion of what to use?
Dinghy Fenders
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dmayes
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My friend and I were discussing this about our dinghy. We came to the conclusion that we should thread large diameter tubing in shortish lengths on some rope and cable tie the rope to keep it in place. The rope will provide the strength and the tubing will supply the padding. We have seen small fenders used in this manner but most people use the lagging foam for domestic water pipes. This can come in various grades and diameters and a visit to one of the larger DIY places will allow you to judge what you want. We estimated cable tying the rope about every two feet so it kept the padding in one place, the problem is that the padding will slip below any overhang that you have on the dinghy sides unless it is securely tied.
cjepearson
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Somebody I know has lashed a fire hose around the gunwhale and put a bicycle valve in one end, then pumped it up! Seems to work just fine.
Good thick rope is another option, perhaps flat fenders. How about a really novel idea....a dinghy which is one big fender..an inflatable.
Good thick rope is another option, perhaps flat fenders. How about a really novel idea....a dinghy which is one big fender..an inflatable.
Pisces
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Clear water pipe works OK. You can attach by cable tie or screws. the stuff with the diagonal strengthening is best
ShipsWoofy
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It is a solution, but the day I got a pin hole puncture in mine on the slipway I vowed to get a hard dinghy. I want the inflatable to last and be always available for cruising.
Plus, it was a right pain to pump it up every Friday night and then lug it in and out the house etc.
I am planning to buy some stair rail rope to tie wrap around the gunwhale of my tender I think.
Plus, it was a right pain to pump it up every Friday night and then lug it in and out the house etc.
I am planning to buy some stair rail rope to tie wrap around the gunwhale of my tender I think.
snowleopard
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you can buy D-section PVC fendering from various sources. there is always some on offer at jumbles. Technix are the big name in the field.
Alternatively use a string of tiny sausage fenders around the gunwale.
Alternatively use a string of tiny sausage fenders around the gunwale.
Lakesailor
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I've got clear pipe on my tender. It's held on with screws through a washer into the gunwhale. Bigger hole in the outer part of the pipe allowing the screw and washer to grip the side of the pipe against the tender. (Does that make sense?)
The pipe does sag between the screws after a while.
(no filthy comments about that please. Oh, why do I bother)
The pipe does sag between the screws after a while.
(no filthy comments about that please. Oh, why do I bother)
Evadne
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pipe lagging fenders
The padding has a slit down it's length and is best if you can slide it over the gunwhale, either gluing it or "sewing" it in place. I glued it on my last tender which had a fairly crude lip at the gunwhale, but it did tend to come off quite easily. You also have to leave a bare section under the rowlocks!
The padding has a slit down it's length and is best if you can slide it over the gunwhale, either gluing it or "sewing" it in place. I glued it on my last tender which had a fairly crude lip at the gunwhale, but it did tend to come off quite easily. You also have to leave a bare section under the rowlocks!
geoffatstanpit
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A short walk along the high tide line after a bit of a blow will usually yield a length of blue "ferry mooring rope" about 2 or 3 inches in diam. It may take some help to carry it home but it makes super fendering, held on by a heavy cable tie every foot or so. Cut it to length with a hacksaw and let it dry before sealing the ends on the gas stove! (extractor hood ON )
Geoff
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