Boater's guides
Practical advice to protect your hull and simplify your dockside manoeuvres.
How high should your fenders hang?
Fixed quay, floating pontoon, rafting up: the right fender height for every situation, and how to adjust it without retying knots.
Read the guide →How many fenders does your boat need, and what size?
Count, diameter, type (F1 to F5, cylindrical, round): sizing your fenders correctly for your boat length and sailing programme.
Read the guide →How to tie a fender to the lifeline: knots and alternatives
Round turn and two half hitches, clove hitch, dedicated hangers: the right ways to attach a fender to your lifeline, and their limits.
Read the guide →Protecting your hull in the marina: 4 common mistakes
Badly set fenders, chafing gelcoat, hangers that scratch: the mistakes that damage hulls in the marina, and how to avoid them.
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