Quick fender hangers.

[Weeb]

I did a couple winter upgrades, I put in two USB charging ports with the the volt meters that some of you folks have done thanks for the tip. I also installed six Accon Marine 1" fender quick release mounts. The ring portion snaps right in and you just pull the little tab to the left to release it. They are all SS. They charge $17 dollars for shipping so get everything you want the first time. I bought 4 then decided to get two extra rings for extra larger fenders when I tie up w my daughter, then I decided to put six mounts on the boat so I ended up getting two more sets needless to say financially it wasn't a good representation of my heritage. The mount sets are $35 a piece the rings alone are $13. I used 1/4" cutting board pieces for backing plates for the front and rear ones w 5200 in case I ever have to take one off it will stay in place. The middle one is about 12" behind the middle cleat so I couldn't access the inside of the hull. The front ones are a tad forward a bit because I went behind the speakers to get the backing plates on. The rear ones I went through the deck seat back storage area to get to the inside hull. They are very nice and will deploy your fenders fast and easy. I don't recall anyone mentioning these so I figured I'd throw it out there in case somebody is interested.

 

[farrelltravis]

Very nice. Interesting idea. I haven't seen those either.

 

[Zonie]

I saw these at the NYC boat show last year and bought a pair of them on Amazon. I still have one.

They work well but are easy to lose. The first time I removed a fender the FenderGrip slid right off the rope and sank to the bottom of the bay. Now I tie a knot between the two holes but that kind of defeats the purpose of having an easily adjustable fender line.

https://www.amazon.com/New-World-Ma...TF8&qid=1516738922&sr=1-1&keywords=fendergrip

 

[Weeb]

The post is more about the mounts than the fender grips which can slide a little I tied the end of the rope to the fender.

 

[gthh]

I use a clove hitch Works every time!

 

[subysti]

Ive always used the perks ones. Easy to use and can't lose them

https://www.amazon.com/Perko-1299DP0CHR-Chrome-Marine-Fender/dp/B00144CTUU

 

[RadioWaves]

I plan on adding these, they are the stock Cobalt hangers, pricey but top quality. https://www.overtons.com/modperl/pr...r-Pro-Fender-Cleat-With-3/8-Receiver&i=320463

 

[swatski]

Ive always used the perks ones. Easy to use and can't lose them

https://www.amazon.com/Perko-1299DP0CHR-Chrome-Marine-Fender/dp/B00144CTUU

Same here! Very handy and quick.
Just double/triple check exactly where you want those (before drilling).

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[Weeb]

I use a clove hitch Works every time!

lol unfortunately we don't always have sea worthy first mates so I made it idiot proof.

 

[Augieol65]

I plan on adding these, they are the stock Cobalt hangers, pricey but top quality. https://www.overtons.com/modperl/pr...r-Pro-Fender-Cleat-With-3/8-Receiver&i=320463

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Doing the same! Two on a side thinking one under the tower base and one under the front rail.

 

[Ilmmct]

@Weeb is it just me or does your picture of a clove hitch look like you are “giving the finger” to us guys that buy a bunch of devices to make fender hanging easier? I have tried a bunch of unsuccessful fender hanging devices, because I don’t like drilling holes in the boat. I am working on my clove hitch skills now ...

 

[n1111z]

I prefer this. Not as scary

 

[Mainah]

Clove hitch is great. I hang one fender off my tower pin wrapped up and over inside of it. Another off the midship cleat and the last one off the bow rail. Tower and midship are both preset quick loop where Injust add another wrap to make it higher. Bow rail is one of those adjustable velcro things that comes with the yamaha fender package. Clove hitch is always an alternative if needed so have to say the quick fender hangers are not something that most folks need but might make it easier for crew that have a hard time with knots with other methods. I taught my crew and they get it done quickly with no problem.

 

[Weeb]

@Weeb is it just me or does your picture of a clove hitch look like you are “giving the finger” to us guys that buy a bunch of devices to make fender hanging easier? I have tried a bunch of unsuccessful fender hanging devices, because I don’t like drilling holes in the boat. I am working on my clove hitch skills now ...

Lol no I will have to place that honor with @gthh

 

[Weeb]

Doing the same! Two on a side thinking one under the tower base and one under the front rail.

I would think about moving the the one Under the tower back about a foot. The first two times I went out I had the back fender tied to the tower the second time when I pulled up to the boat ramp dock and swung the back in the bumper was to far forward and I scratched my rear decal a little. My hanger is installed perfect if I have to swing the back in do to wind or something. Some more experienced people her might want to chime in if I'm wrong as I've only been out three times on this boat. Those hangers mount from the back so if you move back a little you can get to the inside of the hull through the deck seat back storage.

 

[RadioWaves]

Finally got my hangers installed, this should make life much easier for the wife, she always struggled with the rail clips we used.

 

[NewBoater]

I have a black boat like yours (mines SX210) and the same fenders. After using them a few time and having scratches all over my gelcoat on the black paint I got those soft covers that go over the fenders at West Marine. Has worked like a champ and no scratching since. Have you experienced marking on the black with the fenders?

 

[RadioWaves]

No I haven't had any scratching, are your fenders clean? Dirt is the only reason that I could think of that would make them scratch

 

[NewBoater]

No I haven't had any scratching, are your fenders clean? Dirt is the only reason that I could think of that would make them scratch

They were brand new and clean. The soft covers were the fix for me. I wouldn’t go back to naked but glad they are working good for you!

 

[RadioWaves]

Might have to check into the covers as a preventive measure, plus I think they look classy!