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

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...