New Bow Rail Fender Holder Suggestions?

[Ctsearay]

Hi All,

I have combed the threads and STILL can't come up with a good option. I'm replacing mine (two on each side) and they no longer make them. Whats the best ones out there? I'd rather not have to polish something all the time if possible. What do you guys use / have / suggest ?

Thanks in advance

 

[Billfletcher]

I bought the West Marine brand. They are not very fancy, reasonably priced, and they work well for me so far. I know there are much nicer, and more expensive ones out there, but I figure if I have to replace these every 3 to 4 years it is not a big deal.

 

[Ctsearay]

I bought the West Marine brand. They are not very fancy, reasonably priced, and they work well for me so far. I know there are much nicer, and more expensive ones out there, but I figure if I have to replace these every 3 to 4 years it is not a big deal.

These?

 

[Billfletcher]

those look a little flimsier than the ones I got. See picture.View attachment 40952

 

[Ctsearay]

Yeah for sure

 

[rpasquarello]

Hi All,

I have combed the threads and STILL can't come up with a good option. I'm replacing mine (two on each side) and they no longer make them. Whats the best ones out there? I'd rather not have to polish something all the time if possible. What do you guys use / have / suggest ?

Thanks in advance

These are what I use to keep them suspended from my rails in the bow:

http://www.fendergrip.com/fg.html

Two for each fender to keep them hanging horizontally.

 

[ziekman@cox.net]

These?

View attachment 40951

Those look like mine. We put them on 4 seasons ago, and they have been good. Bill is correct, they do look flimsy. But, the hardware is very secure. I was afraid they would fall apart when they arrived. But since installing them, they have never been taken off, nor have they needed even the slightest of adjustments.

 

[Ctsearay]

ok perfect, thanks guys! I'm headed to West Marine on a rainy weekend for yet another thing to check off the list lol.

 

[MarkCrusei]

I found some nice ones on eBay for much less than West Marine. It was sort of hit and miss on eBay and you sort of have to watch for out for the nicer ones but they always have the ones similar to the ones sold by West Marine. We sometimes go out with kayaks on the deck and found the racks to always be in the way.
Now I am using the "Findergrip" and prefer them over the racks. Always ready.

 

[Sprint7TW]

Hi All,

I have combed the threads and STILL can't come up with a good option. I'm replacing mine (two on each side) and they no longer make them. Whats the best ones out there? I'd rather not have to polish something all the time if possible. What do you guys use / have / suggest ?

Thanks in advance

John,
I wish you were closed to Indiana. I have some in my building that I would sell you cheap but, I think freight would be a problem to you.
Bob

 

[Ctsearay]

Yeah probably, thanks for the offer though! I'm about 40 min from Defender Marine I'm gonna check them also just to see.

 

[The Bill Collector]

I have gotten lots of compliments on mine....

 

[Ctsearay]

AH Mark? I'd almost KILL for your boat house WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Between that and Lina HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY impressive. WOW now what were we taking about?

 

[The Bill Collector]

AH Mark? I'd almost KILL for your boat house WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Between that and Lina HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY impressive. WOW now what were we taking about?

thanks John...:thumbsup:

 

[Bucit]

View attachment 40954

I have gotten lots of compliments on mine....

Those are nice. Where did you get them and how much?

 

[The Bill Collector]

I got very lucky, the PO spent over $20k on SS upgrades for my boat. He was in Hunting Beach CA. He had fender holders custom cut in, the satellite dish arch, the swim step railing and dinghy davits done.