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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.