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New way to add fender tie-offs on Q 's

I have found better looking eye bolts that are forged. Only downside is they will be $8 to $12 each. I'll see if Zodapop wants to step up. Steve
 
Not to bring up another brand, but my father in law bought a pontoon last year and it had the coolest fender system: its a quick release and looks great. I was suprised when i ordered my boat there wasnt an option like this:

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The fender hanger shown in Puck404"s post is advertised in the new issue of Pontoon & Deck Boat magazine.

Is is manufactured by Accon Marine - 40-R Fender Hanger; price $32.61 each.
 
Two pics Zodapop added in the gallery are using the adhesive heat shrink to build fender ropes. Anyone who thinks this won't hold, I looped one end around a bolt and put it in a vise and Zoda put 220 lbs. of pull on it and it held. If anyone wants the other part numbers let me know and I will post. Steve
 
We like the TaylorMade fender adjusters for pontoon boats, sold in a 4-pack

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The problem with the Taylor Made quick release system is it fits tight on the Q top rail and will scratch it. They are nice for putting the bumpers were ever you want.
 
I still like EZ fender and they work well on my Q. Can be installed on the top or bottom side of the rail.

Jack
 
I just posted a pic of my tidy-ups. I have 3 on each side. They slide to where you want, can stay on with the playpen cover but are removable in 5 seconds. They adjust with a cam-action (rather than a fixed height like rings and clips) and are a one handed operation. All I do is put the ropes in and the fenders pull up for running and release down for rafting. So easy even I can do it.
 
I just ordered 4 of these. I am anxious to see how they work. I have new 2375 GCW coming in April. We had a 2575 RL and never tried them They look good.
 
Bigtop said:
I have used the EZ Fender for a couple of years now and have had no issues. However I do not cover my boat every day as I store in my garage/ workshop I built just for the boat. I have covered it a time or two while on trips and these did not interfere with the top. The only concern I have is that someone helping hang the fenders is going to unscrew the thumb screw to far and drop it in the water. These set screws should have a Stop on them to keep them from coming all the way out. These are easy to use and adjust for different fender heights as needed. I m thinking of changing to the type that Nap22 just posted as these do not require a set screw. They are spring loaded and easy to use as well. Just my two cents.
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I have now ordered the EZ Fender brand and the ones that Nap22 posted. I will compare them and post results, that is once my boat comes in and the ice goes out...late May?
 
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Don't slide freely, they are a little tight to stay but I once made the mistake of driving off with out pulling in the fenders and next thing I knew I lost a fender and the clip
 
Thank you.
 
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Don't slide freely, they are a little tight to stay but I once made the mistake of driving off with out pulling in the fenders and next thing I knew I lost a fender and the clip
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I had the exact same thing happen with the plastic clips, which is why I'm going to EZFenders. It was definitely user error, but hey, we all make some errors.
 
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The panel does not go the whole way up to top rail.
 
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Looks like maybe 1/4" or so in PDXhosedraggers pic.
 
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