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RedSmith ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: July-20-2015 Location: Asheville, NC Status: Offline Points: 30 |
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How did you mount fenders on your Nautique. 1988, Ski Nautique. When I pull up for gas, e.g., I want to throw out a couple of fenders, but what do I attach them to on the boat itself?
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8122pbrainard ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045 |
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Arthur,
I have these Taylor Made clips mounted to the inside of the gunnels on my 77. ![]() |
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rebel skier ![]() Gold Member ![]() ![]() Joined: October-17-2014 Location: Middle Tenn Status: Offline Points: 776 |
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I tried something new for my 85 and it survived the massive Lanier Nautique Regatta raft up. I got 4 new low freeboard fenders. They slant at the top.
For starboard aft tie a loop of rope to the bottom on your drivers seat, then tie off to it. For my other 3, I got large nylon washers and tied knots in the dock lines so that they were the appropriate lengths where I could slide the washers between the boat seat bottoms and sides, to hang them over. Worked beautifully.
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Hotty Toddy lets go skiing!
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Jonny Quest ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: August-20-2013 Location: Utah--via Texas Status: Offline Points: 2937 |
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As my Ski does not have any cleats, I use the fender "suction cup" thingys. They work fairly well. I also use the Taylor Made low freeboard style fenders. There is a fairly new company called Impact Fenders that have an interesting product line:
https://www.impactfenders.com/product/bendable-boat-fenders/ JQ
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2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
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DrCC ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: April-12-2004 Location: at home Status: Offline Points: 2867 |
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Fenders ????
One more item to put on my list No Dogs in the ski boat. No fishpoles in the ski boat. No coolers in the ski boat No fenders in the ski boat These 4 items are a great indicator it's time for a pontoon or a sea-ray. |
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Keep it....from sinkin'
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ultrarunner ![]() Platinum Member ![]() ![]() Joined: October-02-2005 Location: Ridgefield, Ct. Status: Offline Points: 1831 |
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I have one on a long-line I just tie it off to the ski pylon. I have a second if needed that I can do the same on the rear tow ring. This on an SN.
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RedSmith ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: July-20-2015 Location: Asheville, NC Status: Offline Points: 30 |
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yep, good idea. No need to complicate the issue, thanks.
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rebel skier ![]() Gold Member ![]() ![]() Joined: October-17-2014 Location: Middle Tenn Status: Offline Points: 776 |
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I think you will find on an 88 the lifting eye is too far back and the fender will creep back and not protect your boat.
Tow pylon will work for the front though.
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Hotty Toddy lets go skiing!
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Gary S ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
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I just raft up to the guy with the nicest/newest boat, he'll have fenders.....
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8122pbrainard ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045 |
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Gary S ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
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I have used this with success,mounts fast and protects the boat. I have the rails to easily mount it and the storage space to keep it out of the way. Thinking of getting another for the other side. |
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RedSmith ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: July-20-2015 Location: Asheville, NC Status: Offline Points: 30 |
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Ha. Exactly and just experimented. Thanks.
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Nautiquehunter ![]() Platinum Member ![]() ![]() Joined: December-31-2008 Location: Lake Lanier GA Status: Offline Points: 1010 |
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I call it the big WeeNee 10' long 20'' diameter the only fender I will use to raft to another boat.
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Mooree ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: March-12-2022 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 6 |
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I'm a seasoned boater in the Great Lakes region and am on my second boat. I didn't want to have fenders tied to the side of the boat, but if I wanted to prevent small dings when docking, I had no choice. After shopping at the local marina and online, I found a VIVOHOME vinyl-ribbed boat fender. I paid $125 for four fenders with lines, and I am very pleased with this deal. I'd highly recommend them to anyone needing bumpers or fenders.
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pjsmoreno ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: April-25-2016 Location: Liberty, Mo Status: Offline Points: 179 |
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Understand the frustration of coming up with a way to hang
those fenders. Never understand why Correct Craft didn’t install cleats on their
ski boats. It’s really a necessity to have. I’m going to install hidden cleats
on my boat. Bought last winter and will install this coming winter….. I
hope. A few years ago, our water patrol had those Fat Sacs on the
side of their vessel at the lake. |
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1980SN2001 ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: August-01-2022 Location: Rocklin, CA Status: Offline Points: 109 |
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1980 SN Project
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