Interesting dock fender

[nigelmercier]

I came across a number of these on a recent trip:

No info on their website http://www.sidemar.es/ has anyone seen these elsewhere?

[Edit] Now realised my question was not clear: does anyone know who makes them?

 

[Sandyman]

Saw same in Corruna. Used for large ribs.

 

[Billjratt]

They look like a very useful idea. I bet you could make a similar device from welded tube.
Great second life for those fenders that have gone all sticky at the top fixing - if you're lucky enough to be in the sun!

 

[Mistroma]

First time I saw these was in Viviero marina last summer. One berth had about 10 of them and 4 roller type as well. It looked as if someone was more used to dodgems than boats.

 

[nigelmercier]

First time I saw these was in Viviero marina last summer...

A bit silly mounting them with the frame protruding past the edge of the pontoon!

Anyone have info on the manufacturer?

 

[Mistroma]

Yes, hadn't spotted that at the time, I imagine it was to fit slot along the edge for mounting. If there's only one bolt it could swing around as boat skids past it. Perfect with 2 bolts and mounted flush as shown in your picture. I'll keep an eye open in case I see any more and ask about supplier. We might be in Combarro in a few days time and I think the marina has the same owners as Viviero. They might use them there as well.

 

[Roberto]

It's not the manufacturer, but they could be bought here for example


http://www.cosasdebarcos.com/accesorio_nautico_54210201101544910110156495053459.html

 

[nigelmercier]

Perfect with 2 bolts and mounted flush as shown in your picture...

They have two bolts, these are M10 I think: