[Rhodes22-list] fender adjustment?

[Rick]

For a flared hull, spherical shaped fenders work best.  An 18" diameter
midships and a foot diameter aft.

Rick


On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 7:22 PM, Harry Gamble <HG at harrygamble.com> wrote:

> When putting fenders over the side, around a dock, etc...any suggestions
> on not just how best to keep them where you want them, but being able to
> adjust them up or down as needed?  I know there are some products that
> attach to the railings that claim to be adjustable...one I've seen is hard
> plastic and mounts, I assume, similar to say a rod holder, and then there
> are the cloth ones that strap around the railings.  This of course would be
> for the traditional style fenders.  I know some people have used ones with
> the curved top that curves slightly over the side of the boat, and thus
> ostensibly keeps it in place. Of course it depends on how high or low the
> pier is relative to your boat as to where a fender may be needed, but I
> usually need it at the outermost portion of the boat/"rub rail" area.
>
> Harry
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