david Terry Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 How do you raise the height of the fenders/bumpers used when docking? The ramp/dock i use ends up hitting the rub rail even though I have the fenders up pretty high. If i shorten the rope enough it is difficult to loop around the cleats. I did see something that showed using a PVC pole in the rod holders but currently only have one rod holder each side of the boat. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I feel your pain. But really, my 22 Pathy is the same way. What I did was to buy a couple of Taylor Big B, 10" x 26" fenders. I ran the rope through the center hole and tied a knot at the "bottom" of the fender so that I have just enough line to tie to the boat cleats, and the fender remains at the very tippy-top of the hull side. This has kept the rub rail off any docks I have tied up to. The 10" diameter of the fender is the key. Most people think small boat, small fenders. Not for me and my boat. Not if I am trying to keep my boat from being scratched up by the dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Jazzy Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I have the big ones too. I tie a rope to each end of the fender and make it just long enough to hang over the side of the boat sideways from the cleat just under the rub rail. Works good for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Terry Posted October 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Thank you gentleman. What about these guys, would they work? http://www.westmarine.com/buy/taylor-made--low-freeboard-bass-boat-fenders--P005_156_001_011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowcountry Joe Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 I've been using these for years, have never tied my fenders to a boat cleat. Can be easily moved if necessary , however once I figure out the tidal rise and fall the line attached to the seasucker/fender remains in a fixed position. Real easy: https://www.seasucker.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 16 hours ago, Miss Jazzy said: I have the big ones too. I tie a rope to each end of the fender and make it just long enough to hang over the side of the boat sideways from the cleat just under the rub rail. Works good for me. x2, larger Is the way to go. same method. allows for movement of boat and use a spring line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarpon1215 Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 Taylor makes fenders that fit over the gunnels to deal with that exact problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 On 10/28/2016 at 3:50 PM, david Terry said: Thank you gentleman. What about these guys, would they work? http://www.westmarine.com/buy/taylor-made--low-freeboard-bass-boat-fenders--P005_156_001_011 Those are what I use and they work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 X 3 on the over the gunnel taylor bumpers, I have a 20ft Hewes LT that I use them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Bass boat fenders by Taylormade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Terry Posted October 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 OK, thanks a lot, trip to Westmarine in my future cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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