Homemade Boat Fenders

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Tip 1 - Boat Fender, DIY

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ara Mamourian | permalink

Boat fenders are one of the many great arts in seamanship. They are designed to protect the boat from hitting the dock, other moorings, and other boa...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/Boat-Fender-DIY/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Make Boat Fenders | eHow

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Antonio Giner | permalink

Your boat is a large investment, in terms of both time and money, and fenders are the best way to prevent damage to your boat when tied to a pier, since they stand between your boat's finish and the pier itself. Fenders can be purchased from any boat dealer, but the do-it-yourself boater can quickly and easily make fenders that have a fine nautical...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_4895234_make-boat-fenders.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Make a Knotted Rope Boat Fender | eHow

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gim Mix | permalink

When docking a boat, fenders help protect the boat when it contacts a dock, which can cause scratches, dents or even structural damage. Rope can be used to make an efficient homemade boat fender. Rope is cut and tied to form cylinder shapes to apply space and protection between the boat and the dock. Rope boat fenders also create an older, more...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_7573043_make-knotted-rope-boat-fender.html ^[3]