Low Freeboard Boat Fenders?

[Blue Crabber]

Hey everyone. Well, here is the story, we rafted up with a couple other boats this past weekend for the first time and I was not happy with my fenders. I have pretty low freeboard so it was hard to get the fenders adjusted right to do a good job. So I have been searching and found these:

http://www.iboats.com/Low_Freeboard...7989857--**********.752569166--view_id.426961

Anyone have any experience with them? Do they work as advertised? The down side I see is the space to store them, other than that they look like they might be pretty good.

Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

 

[freelancer]

Re: Low Freeboard Boat Fenders?

Blue Crabber, I have seen that type of fender used but I haven't used them myself. I don't see why they wouldn?t work. I have used the flat type before on boats with low freeboard. Man fenders can get expensive but so can gel coat repair Good luck.

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[wa_ssv197]

Re: Low Freeboard Boat Fenders?

I purchases one of those myself for use on my boat when docking and going through our lock system here in Seattle. Seems to fit just right on my trial fit.

 

[Blue Crabber]

Re: Low Freeboard Boat Fenders?

Thanks guys. I didn't see a reason why they wouldn't work, just wondering if anyone had any personal experience with them before I shelled out all the money for them.

I think I will order two of them and try them out. If I like them, then maybe I will get a couple more.

Thanks again!

 

[Tremlett 15]

Re: Low Freeboard Boat Fenders?

Work really well,

I am in a classic speedboat club & most members use them,

will try to get some more photos with boats at jetties.

T 15