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Alan Clark
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Initially Posted - 05/04/2005 :  15:51:02  Show Profile
We have "Leprechaun" Finally on the water. She is polished and gleaming, the down side is that we have noticed the fenders-a stiffer plastic,than the Taylor made, seem to be acting like sandpaper on the hull? I know fender covers seem like power boat owner sissy things ,BUT I want No big grind spots "Leprechauns " Hull either. ANY THOUGHTS? Alan & Eileen...
Alan & Eileen
2001 Catalina 310 Hull #155
"Anam Cara"
ex-1987 C25 TR/SK #5612
"LEPRECHAUN"
Troy Ohio USA / Lake Erie-Catawba Island
ASA 101 103 104

"The clink of an anchor - chain, the 'Yo-Ho!' of a well time crew, the flapping of huge sails - I love all these sounds."

John 'Rob Roy' MacGregor

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 05/04/2005 :  16:13:19  Show Profile
<font color="blue">... I know fender covers seem like power boat owner sissy things - Alan</font id="blue">

Hmmmmm ... I use them all the time ...

The reason I use the fender covers is because my old fenders are messy-looking ... the covers keep them looking clean, and the covers are easier to wash than cleaning up the fenders. I hadn't thought about protecting the finish on your boat, but I think they'd do the job.

I bought a case of them on eBay. That was a long time ago ... I don't know of any current eBay listings, but it might be worth a quick search.

Good luck finding some ... I think they'd help protect the finish on your boat, even though you'll be a card-carrying sissy!
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Gary B.
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Response Posted - 05/06/2005 :  23:28:24  Show Profile
Got a sewing machine? I make mine with a little slightly stretchy fabric (corduroy is soft and easy to work with)....sew in a little hem on top and bottom...put in a little elastic and voila1
Easy and really cheap.

Sewing doesn't threaten my masculinity at all (just a different "construction tool". I have saved SO much money sewing covers for sails, winches, etc. and the cushion covers for the interior work great for about $50. Try it...if you are on a budget like me, you will soon get hooked....

Gary B.
s/v Encore! #685 SK/SR
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