What kind of knot to tie on fenders

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donwpat · #1 Post by **donwpat** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:41 am

Hello,

New to pontoon boating. We arrived at our dock space yesterday and noticed we lost a fender. The rope was still tied at the top rail but no fender

Apparently the knot used was not good enough. What kind of knot should be used to connect to these fenders. Thank you.

MrGadget · #2 Post by **MrGadget** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:08 am

Try this one: http://www.animatedknots.com/roundturnh ... /index.php

What kind of rope is it?

donwpat · #3 Post by **donwpat** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:15 am

I believe that was the knot tied. Maybe it just wasn't snugged up tight enough. There didn't appear to be anything wrong with the other 3 fenders. The rope is Solid Braid Rope, 3/8".

OldePharte · #4 Post by **OldePharte** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:03 am

I always use a bowline to tie on my fenders.

smltooner · #5 Post by **smltooner** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:15 pm

I use the two half hitches, also.

MrGadget · #6 Post by **MrGadget** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:31 am

Here's another option...haven't tried them but they look nice:
http://www.ezty.com/rope.htm

donwpat · #7 Post by **donwpat** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:15 pm

Thanks for all the replies.

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