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What kind of knot to tie on fenders
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:41 am
by donwpat
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.
Re: What kind of knot to tie on fenders
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:08 am
by MrGadget
Re: What kind of knot to tie on fenders
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:15 am
by donwpat
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".
Re: What kind of knot to tie on fenders
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:03 am
by OldePharte
I always use a bowline to tie on my fenders.
Re: What kind of knot to tie on fenders
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:15 pm
by smltooner
I use the two half hitches, also.
Re: What kind of knot to tie on fenders
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:31 am
by MrGadget
Here's another option...haven't tried them but they look nice:
http://www.ezty.com/rope.htm
Re: What kind of knot to tie on fenders
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:15 pm
by donwpat
Thanks for all the replies.