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26.04.2021 13:33:44
This is the frame, or backbone, of the dock. Wahoo Docks uses marine grade aluminum for our mainframes, the supportive part of the of a boat dock.
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This is the frame, or backbone, of the dock. Wahoo Docks uses marine grade aluminum for our mainframes, the supportive part of the of a boat dock.
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Fingers are the two parts of the dock that are perpendicular to the main dock and create two decks on either side of your boat when it is moored. here
A dock bumper (also called a dock fender) is a shock-absorbing device that can be attached to your dock. Bumpers help to protect boats from damage, whether that damage is caused by cruising into the dock too quickly or inclement weather jostling a vessel at anchor.
The marine experts at Decks & Docks Lumber Co. recommend Fend-All boat bumpers to protect both docks and boats from damage. Made from marine-grade PVC, Fend-All products have a 10+ year life expectancy and are double-walled for higher absorption.
First, consider where the most likely impact points will be. If you have a boat slip, you have three points of contact to worry about. The area where your boat could potentially collide with the slip head-on should receive extra cushioning. here
You want to make sure your boat is protected, but you also don’t want to waste money on excess bumpers you don’t need. So, what type should you buy, and where should you place them? more
Installing dock bumpers is simple – most can be installed in 30 minutes or less without any professional help. here
Between shifting tides and imperfect boaters, your dock bumpers will take quite the beating. Just how long do they last, and when should you replace them? [links]
Whether you’re a beginner boater or a seasoned sailor, everyone hits the dock at one point or another. By preparing for the inevitable, you’ll avoid having to pay for expensive boat repairs or worse, embarrassing yourself at a busy marina.
We’ve all seen boaters who subscribe to leaving their fenders down thrashing in unsynchronized rhythm against the hull side while underway. Not only does this look bad for the boat and the captain, (like wearing a ball cap in Church), the fenders scratch the gelcoat. One boater who will remain nameless, says it is like a group of streakers running across the ball field—all bouncing and swinging out of sync. The constant beating of the waves loosens poorly tied knots and breaks plastic fender hangars. Everybody has seen the resulting lost fenders floating in the water.
The majority of fenders are air filled vinyl cushions that hang on a fender line providing padding between the hull of the boat and a dock or other object. Some people mistakenly call them “bumpers”; but, just like the kitchen belongs in your house, bumpers belong on a car or on your dock—not a boat.
What most boaters don’t know, is what to do with their fenders after they leave the dock. So, what do you do with them?
The best thing to do with fenders, even though it is the most work, is to untie them and store them aft. more