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Fender socks

Papa

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2013
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242 Limited S E-Series
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Does anyone use fender socks. I bought Taylor made socks and the are nylon. They seem pretty rough. Is fleece a better choice? I'm trying to save my black gel coat.
Thanks
Papa
 
I bought something like this (might be exactly this)

Knit fabric style from west marine store.

They work awesome. Was getting lots of marring/scratches on side of boat without covers on fenders (my boats black also). These solved the problem for me. Had my gel coat repaired/polished then got these, and haven’t had the problem again.
 
I use fender socks, they really work. I wash them annually to remove salt and grit. One of the no-brainer investments that I’ve made in my boat.
 
If anyone is interested in black 3mm wetsuit material fender socks please reach out to me directly via PM. I am waiting on some legal stuff before the full release but would like to get some in the wild for opinions.
 
@Mainah, all set for my fender needs, but as a regular wearer of 3mm wetsuits for my human powered boating, I like the idea of what you are concocting!
 
@Mainah, all set for my fender needs, but as a regular wearer of 3mm wetsuits for my human powered boating, I like the idea of what you are concocting!

I think the reason no one does it today is that the material is very high cost and only comes in sheets. Not to mention that I had to modify a heavy duty sewing machine to sew it tight with a proper locking stretch stitch without tearing through. I have made some for me that came out great and I even made socks for my 4 foot screw on dock fenders. Naturally hydrophobic, a bit of extra padding, and I think they will hold up well.
 
PM'd ya. New black boat I don't want to get marred up.
 
If anyone is interested in black 3mm wetsuit material fender socks please reach out to me directly via PM. I am waiting on some legal stuff before the full release but would like to get some in the wild for opinions.
I sent you a PM.
Thanks,
Papa
 
If anyone is interested in black 3mm wetsuit material fender socks please reach out to me directly via PM. I am waiting on some legal stuff before the full release but would like to get some in the wild for opinions.
I’m interested, still haven’t figured how to PM.
 
If anyone is interested in black 3mm wetsuit material fender socks please reach out to me directly via PM. I am waiting on some legal stuff before the full release but would like to get some in the wild for opinions.

PM sent
 
If anyone is interested in black 3mm wetsuit material fender socks please reach out to me directly via PM. I am waiting on some legal stuff before the full release but would like to get some in the wild for opinions.

Edit-
I have to put the brakes on now as I have enough intrest but stay tuned for when this gets official. Should only be a few weeks.
 
Edit-
I have to put the brakes on now as I have enough intrest but stay tuned for when this gets official. Should only be a few weeks.
Any updates?
 
I am working with a different supplier now to try and get colored fabric at a similar cost. I am waiting until I have that full line up, photos, and good stock to launch a website to better handle the backend. If someone here wants some now PM me. Black is the only current option.
 
I am working with a different supplier now to try and get colored fabric at a similar cost. I am waiting until I have that full line up, photos, and good stock to launch a website to better handle the backend. If someone here wants some now PM me. Black is the only current option.
I’m interested in black, I don’t know how to PM.
 
@SCP1 Easiest way is to click on the person's name you wish to message. So in this instance you'd click on Mainah at the beginning of the post above yours, right above where it says "Jetboaters Captain". In the menu that pops up, click on "start a conversation". Then type and send. Only you and the person you're speaking with will see those messages.
 
@SCP1 Easiest way is to click on the person's name you wish to message. So in this instance you'd click on Mainah at the beginning of the post above yours, right above where it says "Jetboaters Captain". In the menu that pops up, click on "start a conversation". Then type and send. Only you and the person you're speaking with will see those messages.
Thanks!
 
Anyone have a pic of these socks? Never heard of such a thing. What do they do?
 
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