What Size of Bow Fender ?

[FinallySailing]

I know I should have just measured, but I am quite a bit away from my Mac 26S at the moment and due to order some bits and bobs for our boat.
What size of bow fender do you use ?

[pokerrick1]

I don't understand what you mean by a "bow fender"? I used two fenders on each SIDE, one a little fore and one a little aft of midship on either side and that worked fine.

Rick

[FinallySailing]

Maybe they are not used in North America a lot ? They are U or V shaped and are put at the front of a boat. Great when you are berthing bow on (front first) and they may also give you some protection from your anchor chain.

[Hamin' X]

In NA, we like to slow down when pulling up to a slip, or mooring. Otherwise :



~Rich

[Bill McClure]

Hi,

You'll rarely, if ever, see a bow fender in NA unless it's on a working boat like a tug. Moorage is almost always a side tie with bow and stern spring lines, rather than the bow or stern to the pier moorings you'll see in Europe. I have a bow fender I brought back from a trip to England. Never have needed it here in the states.

That said, some of our UK brethren could advise you on what they use. The Mac is a light displacement boat for it's length compared to a keel boat, so you may not need a large one depending on your situation. Do you keep your boat slipped, or on the trailer?

Bill

[madguy]

Hi,

That said, some of our UK brethren could advise you on what they use. The Mac is a light displacement boat for it's length compared to a keel boat, so you may not need a large one depending on your situation. Do you keep your boat slipped, or on the trailer?

Bill

I use one about a foot long..tie it to the pull pit on the ort side and then its a step for when you've beached, you push her back in and up onto the step...job done....thats about all there good for..

Madguy

[pokerrick1]

OK - - - now at least I realize what it is you call a bow fender I have never seen one

Rick

[Catigale]

Doesnt that speedboat captain know anchoring to an ATON is a violation??

[Hovez]

I use on my Mac26M front-fender in approx. following dimensions:
Diameter in the middle 180mm
Length of each "arm" 400mm
Here in Europe it´s very useful, because most common mooring is front or stern of the boat oriented to land. And because of engine in the back, up-front mooring is most comfortable in most marinas.

[stuart 1965]

Hi Rick
There is a new type of bow fender called a rigid sprung bow protector. I cant seem to insert a picture for you here but you can see it on ebay. Just the job.
Regards
Stuart

[GaryMayo]

Stuart is talking about this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YACHT-MOTOR-BOA ... 0768037056

I have seen pictured somewhere a person tying a child's floatation device around the bow.

Update: Found a Mod for that! http://www.macgregorsailors.com/modt/in ... ?view=1567