26X fender bracket recommendations?

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dlandersson
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26X fender bracket recommendations?

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26X fender bracket recommendations?

I'm looking for recommendations for fender brackets 0- the metal thingys you store your fenders in when sailing. I really don't have a good way of doing it right now. Thinking something that attaches to the SS poles that support the line wire lines on both sides of our boats 8)
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rsvpasap
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Re: 26X fender bracket recommendations?

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Just an idea: I tie them to the railing and hang them in the well behind the helm seat.
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Re: 26X fender bracket recommendations?

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I leave the fenders attached to the dock. I like the above photo.
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Re: 26X fender bracket recommendations?

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When I had my :macx:, I had long debated investing in topside fender cages but ultimately decided against it as I could always imagine them being in the way or getting damaged. My practice was to store the fenders at-the-ready in the head, and in the basement when at anchor.
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ris
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Re: 26X fender bracket recommendations?

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We leave the fenders tied, then flip them over the rails where they hang out of the way. The lower rail is at regular life line height.
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