Best Bow Fender for 22'

Keweenaw2018 · Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 2:43 pm Post subject: Best Bow Fender for 22'

Hey all, we just moved to a new marina this year and the pier is concrete. A habit I've picked up from my day-job aboard aluminum workboats is to clutch in while nosed up to the pier/barge/whatever to give me more control, especially when single-handing. This doesn't work so good with my 22' cruiser and a concrete pier. 😬 And I've already left a few gouges in my gelcoat!

Does anybody have recommendations for a good bow-fender that fits the 22's shape? I have a 2000 if that makes a difference.

cbbernard · Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 3:57 pm Post subject:

I'll be curious to see these responses. Is there some way to mount it to the concrete? These might work:

https://www.montauksupply.com/

thataway · Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 6:05 pm Post subject:

Here you go. You can make your own--I would use a "core" of "Pool Noodles" (they can be obtained in different sizes and are cheap.)

Here some come premade by Talamex, they are available in two sizes: :

Talamex also makes the manila rope bow fenders, or you can make your own. Do a search on "making rope fenders".

there are several by Dan Fender

There are a number of videos which show how to make "bow Pudding and Fenders"

You can become very creative, and make your own version which will work for the C Dory. Actually I find "rope work" a lot of fun--you do have to have some good fids for the work. Also a manila line is much easier to work than Dacron. Duckworks has the manila available.

Here is a video about "The Fender Book". Well worth your time if you want to DIY.

daninPA · Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 6:25 pm Post subject:

Any suggestions on how to add some level of protection on a non-floating slip with finger piers and 3' tide variations?

ssobol · Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 9:54 am Post subject:

ssobol · Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 10:53 am Post subject:

Also, plenty of inflatable fenders and such for protecting the boat. Get a 6' or 10' one and it would protect the front quadrant of a 22. Blow it up when you need it.

Some examples:

https://nauticurl.com/products/fatsac-party-bumper-inflatable-boat-fender

https://easystowfenders.com/

https://www.bigbumpercompany.com/products/6-ft-black-boat-fenders-6x18

https://www.safe2dock.com/

https://shop.bartlett.net.au/collections/shop-bartlett-inflatable-boat-fenders

https://saturninflatableboats.ca/inflatable-fenders.html

https://aeredockingsolutions.com/

There are plenty of choices.