flat fenders...

[Robertblackstock]

Hello Ribsters, I'm a veteran ribber newbi ribneter, so bare with me if i put this post in the wrong place.

I have had terrible trouble with wear to my rubbing strake due to being docked up, i've seen flat fenders, any good??? has anyone got any advise??

Many Thanks

Robert

[Mollers]

Hi Bob. My technique if I'm tied up against something unfriendly with a bit of sea getting in, is to tie fenders to the pontoon aswell as others to the boat. I try to secure the shoreside fenders at both ends to prevent them from wriggling out.
Pontoons/marinas can be a worry when conditions get rough, ribs don't fender too well.
Not tried the flatties,I'd tie everything you have on there if worried. Although more exposed, swinging moorings are in fact, less of a problem.

[Robertblackstock]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Hi Bob. My technique if I'm tied up against something unfriendly with a bit of sea getting in, is to tie fenders to the pontoon aswell as others to the boat. I try to secure the shoreside fenders at both ends to prevent them from wriggling out.
Pontoons/marinas can be a worry when conditions get rough, ribs don't fender too well.
Not tried the flatties,I'd tie everything you have on there if worried. Although more exposed, swinging moorings are in fact, less of a problem.

Thank you so much for your advise, very much appreciated, space is an issue for me unfortunately i have considered inflatable fenders? easy stow? i know they do a 300mm diameter one.

Would this work?

Thanks

Robert

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Robertblackstock

300mm diameter one.

Would this work?

They all work aslong as they stay where they're put.

[Robertblackstock]

i was going to stick with hypalon for the fenders?? i know its more expensive than PVC but i hear its far better something about uv??

Thanks Robert

[thomas]

I use foam flat fenders at the back at it sits a bit lower than the pontoon, front is high enough.

[Ribochet]

These are the fenders you want - I have been using the same set of over 10 years now - excellent.

Compass Marine | Rib Fenders

You can just see them here

[Robertblackstock]

Originally Posted by Ribochet

These are the fenders you want - I have been using the same set of over 10 years now - excellent.

Compass Marine | Rib Fenders

You can just see them here

Attachment 72434

Brilliant flat fenders, my only issue was i went to the boat show on satuday and i found that the ones for sale seamed vey flimsy, our yours made from foam?

[tonymac]

Originally Posted by Ribochet

These are the fenders you want - I have been using the same set of over 10 years now - excellent.

Compass Marine | Rib Fenders

You can just see them here

Attachment 72434

Nice boat.

[Robertblackstock]

Ribchet

How do you find your redbay?? made in irland aint they, they were displaying at the boat show.

[Ribochet]

Originally Posted by Robertblackstock

Brilliant flat fenders, my only issue was i went to the boat show on satuday and i found that the ones for sale seamed vey flimsy, our yours made from foam?

Yes they might seem to be flimsy as they are not rigid - however they are made from a very dense tough foam - mine have been "well" used and have no damage - throughly recommended

Originally Posted by Robertblackstock

Ribchet

How do you find your redbay?? made in irland aint they, they were displaying at the boat show.

Yes they are made in Co Antrim - this is my second Redbay and I certainly wouldn't have anything else -except my SR4 that is

Originally Posted by tonymac

Nice boat.

Thanks - especially with what is luring under the console cover

[Leapy]

Originally Posted by Robertblackstock

Brilliant flat fenders, my only issue was i went to the boat show on satuday and i found that the ones for sale seamed vey flimsy, our yours made from foam?

Mine are foam ... seem to remember they came from Ribshop on here (?). Had a couple of occasions when the rope has pulled through the eye of the fender, other than that they've done a good job. They do look flimsy at first glance but they've held up well and five years old now.

[Bigmuz7]

Ive got some flat ones I was going to use but I discovered they float so it would let them flop about (particularly at the stern) and not neccessarily stay in the right place if the boat moved off a little bit

[mick]

They had some rubber mats at Costco last time I went that would do the job I have some in my anchor locker and in the bottom of the pod seat bases

[martini]

I bought a couple of flat ones for this season, first time out the movement of the boat against a pier tore one of the eyes out within half an hour so thats it binned

Also, being flat, they don't space the boat away from whatever your lying against. So anything other than a straight, even surface and they wont work (unless your cover the entire length of the boat with them)

Thumbs down from me anyway

[RIB-6]

Originally Posted by Robertblackstock

Brilliant flat fenders, my only issue was i went to the boat show on satuday and i found that the ones for sale seamed vey flimsy, our yours made from foam?

Hi Robert, you are right, flimsy and the lines tear through. The new lightweight rigid fender fits on the outside when mooring and reverse stores inboard when on the go to protect from gear and crew. Google search Curved Rigid RIB Fender (or see SR Yachting / Zodiac / Ribeye etc). Regards, Stu

[RIB-6]

Hi Robert, you are right, flimsy and the lines tear through. The new lightweight rigid fender fits on the outside when mooring and reverse stores inboard when on the go to protect from gear and crew. Google search Curved Rigid RIB Fender (or see SR Yachting / Zodiac / Ribeye etc). Regards, Stu

[CJL]

Has anybody tried the thin rubber fenders they have on canal boats? The rubber seems very hard wearing.

Canal Boat Fenders | Narrowboat Fenders

Chris

[alfaalfa]

Hi, I decided on the Multifender from Majoni. They are heavy so they dont flap around, or float on the water when hanging over the tubes. They wrap around the tubes no matter diameter. I use these at the rear of the boat where the tubes are close to water and the fender is ok for being only 8 cm deep. Very sturdy construction and material.

Tried foam versions earlier - gave up.

Then a thick std fender mid ship since it need to be able to fit between the hull and/or tubes to work.

Rgds
Alfa^2