Put a sock on it??

[mrgrumpy2]

What do we think about fender socks.....The new boat has a blue hull (previous have all been white) and I'm wondering if it is advisable to use fender socks on a coloured hull. Thanks in advance

 

[jfm]

Ha, you will get diametrically opposed views on this one!

I'm firmly in the "always use fender socks" camp, but plenty of people will disagree

 

[gjgm]

if you use them, make sure they dont get salt encrusted, or the socks become like sandpaper. Wash them clean often.
I use them, and I think they definitely help.

 

[paultallett]

Our boat too has a blue hull. For it's first year I didn't use fender socks, and got small scuffs. For the past 2 years I have used them and have had no further scuff marks!! But I do hose the socks over every couple of weeks to stop the salt building up.

Regards,

Paul.

 

[LAMBADA]

Don't even think about leaving a boat with a dark hull without socks. If your not convinced take a walk around your marina and compare boats with and without.

 

[lucas]

Have a boat with a black hull-regularly washed fender socks and no marks.

 

[DAKA]

I use them.
I wash them when I wash the boat (hose them with fresh water)
as soon as I berth I try to hose the hull around the fenders to wash salt away.

I would not use them if I used a lock on a regular basis as mud may cause light scratches.

 

[honeybee]

Is it in cameron house 3/4 way up A leg ? If so WAW! nice boat and what a shine!

 

[mrgrumpy2]

Thanks everyone.......A conclusive YES.....I guess a trip to the chandlers is in order. Thanks again.

 

[whisper]

Beware, it's only a YES if you remember to wash them very regularly. I couldn't be bothered to do this and they really did scratch the topsides /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif