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Old 21 November 2009, 21:21   #1
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does anyone use flat fenders on thier rib if so, could you let me know wot thier like, are they better than the round ones cheers.
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Old 21 November 2009, 22:48   #2
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I think they are pretty good, foam type that plastimo make.
Easy to Stow and very tough.
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Old 22 November 2009, 00:11   #3
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Yes used these for last 2 years on my mooring , easy to store and don't roll on tubes. Protects rib from yachties treating it like a over size fender.

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Old 22 November 2009, 09:50   #4
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When a boat looks that good who needs tubes!!!
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Old 22 November 2009, 11:02   #5
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does anyone use flat fenders on thier rib
Used them on our boat from new...recommend them highly. Got them from Ribshop
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Old 22 November 2009, 11:54   #6
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I've got 2 used ones in good cond if anyone's interested.
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Old 22 November 2009, 13:36   #7
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Very good, use them for many years already.
They don't roll around and don't move upwards like the round ones.
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Old 22 November 2009, 14:58   #8
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Used them on our boat from new...recommend them highly. Got them from Ribshop
wot size is best my tubes are 52 mm diameter cheers.
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Old 22 November 2009, 15:08   #9
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wot size is best my tubes are 52 mm diameter cheers.
52mm Want to buy a tube inflator?

I've got the Ribshop small size. Plenty big enough...four of them on a 5.3m boat
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Old 22 November 2009, 16:21   #10
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I use them also - perfect match for RIBs!! no round fenders for me anymore!!
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Old 22 November 2009, 22:04   #11
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I use them also - perfect match for RIBs!! no round fenders for me anymore!!
cheers for the info
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