I used 2 x 6s. Joel
On Sunday, January 12, 2014, David Knecht wrote: > My topsides got scratched by piers while waiting to be pulled from the > water in November. I did not realize until we arrived that the place we > were bringing the boat to had only pylons and no dock or fenders on the > pylons themselves. I tried to position fenders as best I could, but > obviously it was not successful (especially since they pulled the boat 5 > days after they said they were going to). > Since then I have learned about fenderboards and plan to construct one for > spring splash and future docking adventures. My question is about > construction. I have read of both wood and pvc versions. Some recommend > wood up to 2x8 for a boat of my size ( > http://www.practical-sailor.com/marine/build_your_own_fender_boards-10681-1.html). > That would make a pretty heavy piece of wood. The presumed advantage of > PVC is that it won’t weather or accumulate gunk from pylons. It was > claimed PVC was lighter, but that depends on the type and size of wood. > I can’t see the need for either wider, heavier wood or big diameter PVC. > It doesn’t seem to me that the fenderboard is going to be subject to alot > of stress. The PVC would be subject to crushing force between the boat and > pylon, but the fenders will absorb alot of that. Also, I don’t think that > 3” PVC (cheaper and lighter) will be any weaker than 4” PVC (recommended in > http://boatingtales.com/making-a-fender-board/) to a crushing force since > the wall diameter is the same. I also can’t see why a 2x8 (recommended for > my boat size) would be any better than a 2x4. > My goal is the simplest and lightest fenderboard that will work. It seems > that either wood or pvc will work and the actual construction is simple, > but the size is me concern. > So what is the wisdom of the list on this topic? THanks- Dave > > PS- Any thoughts on the best way to get the scratches out of the topsides > also appreciated > > > > David Knecht > Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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