Golden Time
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Just been to check the boat this morning and I noticed a few of my fenders look like they are crumpled in. I think its because of the cold, it was around 0c when I was there. I also think its made worse because they might be under inflated.
I don't know how old the fenders are because they were on the boat when I got it in August, a couple look well scuffed though.
I looked on the Anchor Fender website and it says to inflate them to .15psi at 20c. So I'm going to bring the fenders from the off pontoon side home (to warm up), inflate and swap them with the pontoon side and repeat.
My question is, how often should fenders need inflating? If they are in good condition should they stay inflated 4-5 months or longer/shorter? Just trying to gauge whether I need to be looking at replacements if their not holding the air properly.
Also, I'm not sure that I can measure .15psi. In real terms, what is a properly inflated fender? I think I read somewhere that when inflated you should be able to squeeze them about 1/4 of their diameter.
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I don't know how old the fenders are because they were on the boat when I got it in August, a couple look well scuffed though.
I looked on the Anchor Fender website and it says to inflate them to .15psi at 20c. So I'm going to bring the fenders from the off pontoon side home (to warm up), inflate and swap them with the pontoon side and repeat.
My question is, how often should fenders need inflating? If they are in good condition should they stay inflated 4-5 months or longer/shorter? Just trying to gauge whether I need to be looking at replacements if their not holding the air properly.
Also, I'm not sure that I can measure .15psi. In real terms, what is a properly inflated fender? I think I read somewhere that when inflated you should be able to squeeze them about 1/4 of their diameter.
Thanks in advance