Chelsea14Ian Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 We have brought new fenders for Mermaid. With a large one on the stern.Which has a sock.We now want soaks for the smaller one.Not as easy as I hoped.We are looking for ten.Any advice would be helpful. In old money it's 17 inches. Photo of one of our fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Try here, Ian: https://www.fendequip-direct.com/product/anchor-marine-fender-cover/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 I'm guessing yours is a size 4? There's a table with sizes and fender socks here - https://www.piratescave.co.uk/fendequip-anchor-marine-standard-fender-covers.html?id=261643064 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 Marina spoke to someone vthere yesterday. He advised that we let some of the air out then put the soak on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumPunch Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Watched a guy a few weeks ago buying new fenders and elasticated socks in a well known local chandlers. Shop inflated fenders, he slipped socks on. Simples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Fender socks are the work of the devil. Specifically designed to trap grit and dirt and then scratch and scuff the gel coat. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 18 minutes ago, RumPunch said: Watched a guy a few weeks ago buying new fenders and elasticated socks in a well known local chandlers. Shop inflated fenders, he slipped socks on. Simples Simple not if already inflated like our ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 We have gone down the very cheap option. Only put them on the fenders when we moor up, my old vest tops! Works a treat eliminating annoying squeaking 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 Steve whose doing work on Mermaid,suggested a soak on the rear Fender which we've done.We then thought maybe a good idea to put soaks on the smaller ones.Now I'm more confused 😕. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 With your nice new paint work I would avoid socks. I looked into them a few weeks ago. Looking at the costs and reviews I decided to spend a couple of hours cleaning the old ones. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annv Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 We found having two sets of fenders was best one for when on mooring and one matched set for posing when sailing. Fender socks are a pain. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 Many thanks everyone,maybe we won't get sock for the smaller ones.We have ten side fenders.Works out about £150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 For what its worth, fender socks have never been highly regarded and seemingly do more harm than good. Even after 20 years, its hard to see any damage ordinary ones do, and I cannot see the point. I accept white ones can show the dirt but its their functionality that counts - buy blue ones which don't show the marks!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Fender socks ? We had em. More trouble than they are worth they trap dirt, grit, have to be washed regularly too. Ours soon became expensive rags Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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