mickfreakley Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I need some new rope on my boat fenders, what its the neatest way of attaching it guys? Any images or diagrams would be good. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickfreakley Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 No one have any information? Maybe a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 http://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=cr&ei=Mdc1Up29E5CXhQeE-4CgCg#q=tying+fenders+to+boat&spell=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 We got ours from here http://stores.ebay.co.uk/PACERMARINE-BOATS-RIBS-OUTBOARDS/_i.html?_nkw=fenders&submit=Search&_sid=162680452 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickfreakley Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Sorry Guys its not the fenders I need, its how to attach the rope to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I am sure there are very knowledgeable people on here who will know exactly how to tie them - sorry for the wrong reply. I will go and sit in the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodall_m1 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Assuming that your fenders have a hole at the top, personally I would use a bowline knot to attach the fender lines onto them. http://www.animatedknots.com/bowline/ (But basically any non-slip knot would do) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickfreakley Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Assuming that your fenders have a hole at the top, personally I would use a bowline knot to attach the fender lines onto them. http://www.animatedknots.com/bowline/ (But basically any non-slip knot would do) Thanks for that, I just want them to be as neat as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBA Marine Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 attach rope to fender, tie a knot in the end of the rope, pass the other end through the eye on the fender let the fender drop onto the knot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickfreakley Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 attach rope to fender, tie a knot in the end of the rope, pass the other end through the eye on the fender let the fender drop onto the knot. Simples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 attach rope to fender, tie a knot in the end of the rope, pass the other end through the eye on the fender let the fender drop onto the knot. MBA have you been on the NBA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBA Marine Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 MBA have you been on the NBA? on the what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBA Marine Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 also, trim the rope end back close to the knot and put a flame across the end to fuse the strands together then they wont fray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I've always thought the neatest method is to splice an eye in one end of the rope, then pass the rope through the fender eye then the eye splice. It's neater than knots and the fender can still be removed easily whenever the rope needs washing. I splice my own, but most chandlers stock ready made fender tails, short lengths of rope with the eye splice ready made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hi Strowager, I have to agree that spliced ropes do look the best and if you can do splicing or any other rope work you get the appreciation of a job well done. You require a few basic tools that are not expensive and after doing a few rope ends will have paid for the cost of the tools rather than pay up to £4 per end of a rope at some chandlers. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 +1 for splicing! It's easy once you know how, and a skill that can be very useful and make your ropes look professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Spliced eyes are the way to go. DIY is cheap, easy and not too difficult when you have the hang of it. Turning out a dozen fender tails is a very good way to improve your splicing skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebbtide Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I agree that an eye splice is the way to go, and far more secure than a knot. Its really not hard to learn to do, and looks far more professional in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Buy a small fid, they are usually well under a tenner and it will make the job not such a bind.RegardsAlan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I've always thought the neatest method is to splice an eye in one end of the rope, then pass the rope through the fender eye then the eye splice. It's neater than knots and the fender can still be removed easily whenever the rope needs washing. I splice my own, but most chandlers stock ready made fender tails, short lengths of rope with the eye splice ready made. we found that in tight spaces the fenders would pull the rope and break the fender (although they did not have reinforced eyes) I think you should be able to find someone willing to practice their splicing in exchange for a pint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 ....I think you should be able to find someone willing to practice their splicing in exchange for a pint... I was trained how to splice 40 years ago by the distinctly non-nautical sounding GPO ! It was required there for heavy cable installation in ductwork, where the winch strain was several tons. An enduring memory was the fact that a knot reduced the breaking strain of a plaited rope by 50%, whereas a splice did not. Consequently the instruction was very strict, with interminable orders of "do it again" !! So nautical splicing on small recreational craft is far less demanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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