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Bob McLeran

Wed, Apr 28, 2004 2:02 PM

Ever since I refinished the teak handrails on Sanderling several months
ago, I have tried to avoid tying fender lines to the rails. I still need
the fenders, so have been trying to locate some sort of fastener I can
attach to the stainless steel uprights that support the teak hand rails.
I've looked at all the major marine stores, and searched the internet,
without success. I've considered simply using circular stainless clamps to
keep a knot from slipping down the upright, but along with the tacky
appearance they'd present a snagging hazard for clothing, skin, lines, etc!

I've been tying the fender lines to the upright using what amounts to a
rolling hitch tied around the upright. This has worked fairly well, but
they slip downward from time to time (the rolling hitch just wasn't
"invented" for this purpose, obviously).

Someone must make and sell a device which would attach to the upright to
which the fender line could be fastened, or perhaps some of you have an
idea about how to fashion something that would work. I'd appreciate any
suggestions, or directions to find the item I need.
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Bob McLeran and Judy Young Manatee Cove Marina
M/V Sanderling Patrick Air Force Base
Hampton 35 Trawler Melbourne, Florida

Ever since I refinished the teak handrails on Sanderling several months ago, I have tried to avoid tying fender lines to the rails. I still need the fenders, so have been trying to locate some sort of fastener I can attach to the stainless steel uprights that support the teak hand rails. I've looked at all the major marine stores, and searched the internet, without success. I've considered simply using circular stainless clamps to keep a knot from slipping down the upright, but along with the tacky appearance they'd present a snagging hazard for clothing, skin, lines, etc! I've been tying the fender lines to the upright using what amounts to a rolling hitch tied around the upright. This has worked fairly well, but they slip downward from time to time (the rolling hitch just wasn't "invented" for this purpose, obviously). Someone must make and sell a device which would attach to the upright to which the fender line could be fastened, or perhaps some of you have an idea about how to fashion something that would work. I'd appreciate any suggestions, or directions to find the item I need. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Bob McLeran and Judy Young Manatee Cove Marina M/V Sanderling Patrick Air Force Base Hampton 35 Trawler Melbourne, Florida

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Keith

Wed, Apr 28, 2004 3:02 PM

Try http://marinemailorder.com/itemcat.php?id=34
You can search for "clamp on cleat" or "clamp cleat" and see what comes up.
There were more, but I didn't look at every one.
You could also just drill through the upright and mount a standard cleat.

Keith
__
Do not eat natural foods. I used to eat a lot of natural foods
until learned that most people die of natural causes.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob McLeran" rmcleran@ix.netcom.com

Someone must make and sell a device which would attach to the upright to
which the fender line could be fastened, or perhaps some of you have an
idea about how to fashion something that would work. I'd appreciate any
suggestions, or directions to find the item I need.

Try http://marinemailorder.com/itemcat.php?id=34 You can search for "clamp on cleat" or "clamp cleat" and see what comes up. There were more, but I didn't look at every one. You could also just drill through the upright and mount a standard cleat. Keith __ Do not eat natural foods. I used to eat a lot of natural foods until learned that most people die of natural causes. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob McLeran" <rmcleran@ix.netcom.com> > > Someone must make and sell a device which would attach to the upright to > which the fender line could be fastened, or perhaps some of you have an > idea about how to fashion something that would work. I'd appreciate any > suggestions, or directions to find the item I need.

BP

Bob Peterson

Wed, Apr 28, 2004 9:36 PM

Bob & Judy,

Replace the rolling hitch with a clove hitch, tie it down low near the base
of the stanchion and enjoy a "no-cost" method of accomplishing what you
want, won't rust, costs nothing.

Bob Peterson
"Lopaka Nane"
47'Lien Hwa CMY
San Francisco

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob McLeran
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 7:02 AM
To: Trawler World List
Subject: TWL: Fender adjuster for stainless uprights

Ever since I refinished the teak handrails on Sanderling several months ago,
I have tried to avoid tying fender lines to the rails. I still need the
fenders, so have been trying to locate some sort of fastener I can attach to
the stainless steel uprights that support the teak hand rails.

Bob & Judy, Replace the rolling hitch with a clove hitch, tie it down low near the base of the stanchion and enjoy a "no-cost" method of accomplishing what you want, won't rust, costs nothing. Bob Peterson "Lopaka Nane" 47'Lien Hwa CMY San Francisco -----Original Message----- From: Bob McLeran Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 7:02 AM To: Trawler World List Subject: TWL: Fender adjuster for stainless uprights Ever since I refinished the teak handrails on Sanderling several months ago, I have tried to avoid tying fender lines to the rails. I still need the fenders, so have been trying to locate some sort of fastener I can attach to the stainless steel uprights that support the teak hand rails.

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TWL: Fender adjuster for stainless uprights