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Turbojack 02-11-2011 08:13 PM

I use the flat fenders. They do not roll around and have had no problems in the last 11 years of using them. If someone tries to use a round one without the cover I tell them to put it back in there boat. I'm using mine.

Mastercraft240 02-11-2011 08:18 PM


Originally Posted by DONZI (Post 3320687)
Luv the fleece also-
http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/brow...ies/2,344.html
My Black boat has to have them.

Good info. Thanks

wjb21ndtown 02-11-2011 08:46 PM

I generally say "bumper" even though I know it's supposed to be "fender." I do it for two reasons... 1) I boat with a bunch of rookies and if I say "fender" they look at me like I just told them that pigs fly East in the winter time. 2) I think "fender" sounds dumb.

Wet-N-Wild 02-12-2011 01:05 AM


Originally Posted by Michael Martin (Post 3321491)
Thanks for posting the link on the fleece covers. Think I need to get a few too..

X2

Jpzaluski 02-12-2011 10:10 AM

LOL... I wanted this thread to die long ago so I wouldn't lose any "boat-cred" for referring to fenders as bumpers but damn if this thing doesn't stay up there.

jus roamn 02-13-2011 12:05 PM


Originally Posted by Turbojack (Post 3322108)
I use the flat fenders. They do not roll around and have had no problems in the last 11 years of using them. If someone tries to use a round one without the cover I tell them to put it back in there boat. I'm using mine.

+1 I've been using the flat fenders for 15 + years too, for the same reason. Do you use covers for them?

Shah Mat 02-14-2011 10:27 AM


Originally Posted by Jpzaluski (Post 3320752)
I always call them bumpers... and always feel like an idiot when someone reminds me they're called fenders

I special ordered a fender for my trailer at west marine one time, when I went to pick it up the whole staff was in the back room for 15 minutes looking for a special ordered fender (bumper)....... I thought for sure I said trailer fender. :lolhit:

Shah Mat 02-14-2011 10:31 AM


Originally Posted by Turbojack (Post 3322108)
I use the flat fenders. They do not roll around and have had no problems in the last 11 years of using them. If someone tries to use a round one without the cover I tell them to put it back in there boat. I'm using mine.

Same here, the flat ones seem soft enough not to bother the paint.

http://www.boatcovers.cc/cgi-bin/catalog.pl?item_id=10

drpete3 02-14-2011 10:51 AM

What is your opinions about the round fenders vs the torpedo shape? seems like the round will stay below the rub rail better


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