I found an unused, white (painted) plywood shelf in the garage, drilled holes in the appropriate top corners for the lines and hang it from the top lifelines. Constructed it in about 10 minutes and it fits in my starboard locker or I leave it at the dock if I am returning after a race or daysail. When it falls apart or I lose it, I will repeat the above!
If transiting the Panama Canal or docking at some really grungy fuel dock, etc. I might rig 2 of the above or make a longer one.
Charlie Nelson
Water Phantom
C&C 36 XL/kcb
-----Original Message-----
From: dwight <[email protected]>
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Sent: Sun, Jan 12, 2014 6:49 pm
Subject: Re: Stus-List Fenderboards
From: dwight <[email protected]>
To: cnc-list <[email protected]>
Sent: Sun, Jan 12, 2014 6:49 pm
Subject: Re: Stus-List Fenderboards
I have one 2x4 fender board for my 35
MKII, I hang the usual fenders against the boat and the fender boards outside of
those fenders to protect the boat, the fender boards ride against the rough
stuff that you tie up to…works fine…My fender board is about 5-6 feet long
carried in the port locker
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Sent: January 12, 2014 6:52 PM
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Subject: Re: Stus-List Fenderboards
Sent: January 12, 2014 6:52 PM
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Subject: Re: Stus-List Fenderboards
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 KnechtSent: Sunday, January 12, 2014 5:40 PMSubject: Stus-List FenderboardsMy 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- DavePS- Any thoughts on the best way to get the scratches out of the topsides also appreciatedDavid KnechtAries1990 C&C 34+New London, CT
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