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Old 07-31-2011, 02:41 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Rodger
On large yachts is is hard to find a spot to tie off the fenders, so most large yachts have the fenders with the leather straps that fit the railing, and when yacht is going up in the lock I have see the leather fender straps open up and fender rope ending up in lock.
Hi,

You will find that those leather looking fender hooks are actually leather enclosed Stainless Steel, They are a popular and tidy way to mount fenders on a smooth topside and varnished rails.

To open one out and pull it off requires a lot of force if they fit properly.
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