Most of the fender boards I see around here are 2"X6" wooden boards,
about 4' to 6 ' long with holes drilled in the ends with the lines
through them.....they are hung outside of the regular
fenders/bumpers....many boaters just hang them on a life line at deck
level when not is use. Simple and effective.
No advice on removing scratches from the gelcoat...I have not
successfully mastered that yet!
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.
On 2014/01/12 6:51 PM, Gary Nylander wrote:
I have the 2x4 version. I bought the ends from West, and they do not
hold the board out as far as a real fender would (as was mentioned in
the article), but they also don't get squished around by the forces -
at times I hang a regular fender under the board to provide more
clearance, but the board provides the protection from protrusions. My
slip is rather narrow, so they are on the boat at all times and do the
job. Mine hang just underneath the toe rail at the widest part of the
boat.
Gary
30-1
----- Original Message -----
*From:* David Knecht <mailto:[email protected]>
*To:* CnC CnC discussion list <mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:* Sunday, January 12, 2014 5:40 PM
*Subject:* Stus-List Fenderboards
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
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