I also used 2" x 6"'s. Ken H.
On 12 January 2014 19:47, Joel Aronson <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected] > >
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