What pressure in fenders?

[TiggerToo]

I have just bought some lovely new fenders for Tigger.... how much should I inflate them? What sort of pressure does the panel recommend?

 

[emandvee44]

Interesting question!
I was in the same position very recently and the chandlers where I purchased them inflated them for me, but I noticed that they were fairly hard so let some air out, until they reached the stated diameter (300mm) at which point there was a moderate amount of 'give' in them.

Cheers,

Michael.

 

[TimBennet]

I have just bought some lovely new fenders for Tigger.... how much should I inflate them? What sort of pressure does the panel recommend?

I would guess about 2 psi. That's the recommended pressure from Taylors.

 

[nigelmercier]

...until they reached the stated diameter ...

In a nutshell.

Look on the manufacturer's web site, there will be a guide. Almost impossible to do with a gauge.

 

[Stork_III]

I would guess about 2 psi. That's the recommended pressure from Taylors.

From Compass Marine website. http://www.compassmarine.co.uk/PBCPPlayer.asp?ID=815847

 

[tudorsailor]

Once you have them inflated, can I suggest that you tie the line to fender so that the valve is at the bottom and not at the top. I was told this was good practice in case the fender gets squashed between your boat and another to the point that the valve shoots out. If this is the very moment that you are looking down at the fender, the valve might take out your eye. With the valve on the bottom end, the valve will shoot into the water.

I have no idea how often valves shoot out but it seems sensible advice

TudorSailor