Fenders
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From: Henderson, KY
Honestly, I can't remember what size I have - but I do carry two different sizes. I believe one is 8" and one is 12" (two of each).
I am a " I like everything balanced" guy. When I had all 8" fenders, the boat wasn't parallel with the dock when properly tied up. The way Fountains are designed, the hull sides taper in quite a bit at the midship cleat. So I use the 12" at midship cleat, and an 8" at the rear cleat. That way, the boat is parallel with the dock when tied up. :-)
If you can wait a bit, I plan on tinkering on my boat over the weekend, and I can measure the holders and fenders to confirm. Since you are in Michigan, I'd guess you can wait a few days. LOL
Welcome to the club.
TM
I am a " I like everything balanced" guy. When I had all 8" fenders, the boat wasn't parallel with the dock when properly tied up. The way Fountains are designed, the hull sides taper in quite a bit at the midship cleat. So I use the 12" at midship cleat, and an 8" at the rear cleat. That way, the boat is parallel with the dock when tied up. :-)
If you can wait a bit, I plan on tinkering on my boat over the weekend, and I can measure the holders and fenders to confirm. Since you are in Michigan, I'd guess you can wait a few days. LOL
Welcome to the club.
TM
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From: Northern NY
The 8" should be fine most of the time, invest in one or two 12"er's for rafting, get covers for all to protect the paint ( I get real fussy because of the black hullsides). If you have the factory holders they likely are for the 8" versions.
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