Notices

Dock lines and Fenders

Thread Tools
 
Old 06-19-2005, 11:36 PM
  #11  
Neno the mind boggler
VIP Member
iTrader: (1)
 
glassdave's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: toledo oh
Posts: 13,069
Received 271 Likes on 96 Posts
Default Re: Dock lines and Fenders

Originally Posted by BajaRunner
I carry 4 big fenders. 2 for when im tying up at the docks, or next to someone. 2 for the dildo thats trying to tye up next to me with $5 walmart bumpers.

i keep 2-12's and 2-25's.
amen brutha . . i keep same stuff on board. altough i have no problem refusing the idiot that has clothes line and PFD's to raft with. zero tolerance there.

one rule of thumb for dock lines is atleast two lines no shorter than the length of your boat and spend the extra few $$$ for 1/2 inch or 5/8ths. i also keep 4 25 foot 3/8ths as well (for what ever).
__________________
Throttles- Cleveland Construction 377 Talon
08 OPA Class 1 National Champion
08 Class 1 Geico Triple Crown Champion
08 OPA High Points Champion
10 OPA Class 1 National Champion ( happy now Ed! )
glassdave is offline  
Old 06-20-2005, 04:28 AM
  #12  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Lexington, SC
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Dock lines and Fenders

sorry Ms Patriyatch i am a mechanic. I have not ever had the chance to raft up with other boats. Yes its a small boat with my great boss maybe in a yr or so it will grow. One doesnt make a fortune as a mechanic exspecially here in SC. I guess i should have just called Mrs Wigginout's better half and asked him. I wanted a few opinons on what every one thought. Glad you did touch the one question i didnt ask. I want to enjoy my time on the lake. I dont think many people try skiing behind a 30 ft plus boat. I allready figured i needed at least 4 lines and fenders just length was my bigest question . Looks like its another one of thoose deals if you have more then needed your better off. Thank you very much Mrs Wigginout.
superwrench0166 is offline  
Old 06-20-2005, 04:36 AM
  #13  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Lexington, SC
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Dock lines and Fenders

Sorry forgot its just a 89 SVC200 stingray solid red like very other thing i own. I can only dream of owning a boat as gorgeous as that wigginout boat. Besides little bit larger then i want to tow every weekend to get wet since i am lucky right now to get one day on a weekend.
superwrench0166 is offline  
Old 06-20-2005, 05:48 AM
  #14  
Registered
iTrader: (1)
 
offthefront's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Northeast,Fla
Posts: 4,909
Received 9 Likes on 8 Posts
Default Re: Dock lines and Fenders

Originally Posted by Ms PatriYacht
actually I will add one thing, we don't have covers on our fendors/bumpers and a guy we were going to raft off of, made a big deal about it. So before the next poker run I am buying those stretchy covers for our bumpers, not sure what they are called, but you might want to get those also
they are called "Bumper covers"
offthefront is offline  
Old 06-20-2005, 05:53 AM
  #15  
Registered
iTrader: (1)
 
offthefront's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Northeast,Fla
Posts: 4,909
Received 9 Likes on 8 Posts
Default Re: Dock lines and Fenders

I would think GlassDave would recommend "NO" bumpers ...

"Job Security"
offthefront is offline  
Old 06-20-2005, 06:15 AM
  #16  
AKA NoMoBoatin
Platinum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Can't remember.
Posts: 3,684
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Dock lines and Fenders

No bumper covers no tie up period.I don't want to spend 8 hrs. buffing out the scatches because the owner didn't want to spend a nother $20 for covers.Superwrench make sure you have Ken show you how too leave your bumpers tied up on the outside of the boat when your going down the lake.lol just bustin your chops Ken.Hope everything going good at L.M.Hope to see you'll soon.
docmanrich37 is offline  
Old 06-20-2005, 06:36 AM
  #17  
Registered
 
Formula Outlaw's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: In the Mountains
Posts: 11,772
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Dock lines and Fenders

Four fenders, 4-10's, 4-12's, 3-25's. (and that's just in the cabin....)
Formula Outlaw is offline  
Old 06-20-2005, 06:57 AM
  #18  
Registered
iTrader: (1)
 
offthefront's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Northeast,Fla
Posts: 4,909
Received 9 Likes on 8 Posts
Default Re: Dock lines and Fenders

Originally Posted by Formula Outlaw
Four fenders, 4-10's, 4-12's, 3-25's. (and that's just in the cabin....)
hey ... wait a minute .........
offthefront is offline  
Old 06-20-2005, 07:08 AM
  #19  
21 and 42 footers
Platinum Member
 
t500hps's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Richmond VA
Posts: 8,183
Received 119 Likes on 61 Posts
Default Re: Dock lines and Fenders

(2) 8 x 22 fnders w/ covers, (2) 6 x 20 fenders w/ covers, (6) 1/2 x 25 ft braided dock lines. Kept these on a 30 ft cruiser, then a 21 ft runabout, now a 31 go-fast. Also keep a 150 ft 3/8 spare "anchor" line and spare anchor to back into the beaches we hang at.
t500hps is offline  
Old 06-20-2005, 07:22 AM
  #20  
JC Performance Engines
Gold Member
 
Stormrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 8,891
Received 20 Likes on 17 Posts
Default Re: Dock lines and Fenders

My boat is 24ft.
Don't raft up much.
I have 4 6"(dia) fenders. Two of them have lines on each side, incase i need them tied up horizontally.
I have 2 15ft, 4 20ft & 2 25ft lines.
I just added 2 of the 20ft lines w/ snap hooks on them to attach to my bow/stern eyes, for easy attachment.
Stormrider is offline  


Quick Reply: Dock lines and Fenders


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.