How long and thick should a fender line be?

Make sure the length is correct and the rope strong enough to hold the fender securely in its intended position. Line thickness depends on the size of the fender and on the material it is made of.For yachts up to 13 metres in length, fender lines with a diameter of eight to ten millimetres are sufficient. For example, a ten-millimetre-thick twisted line carries an average weight of two tonnes - which is enough in such a case. To ensure that fenders can be attached flexibly and do their job in any situation, line length should be at least between one and a half and two and a half metres. <a href="https://www.svb24.com/en/category/seatec/rigging-mooring-lines-anchor-lines-fender-ropes.html#howlongandthickshouldafenderlinebe">Read more</a>

What material is best for fender lines?

Polypropylene absorbs less water than polyester and therefore dries faster. It's cheaper than polyester and it floats, but is less resistant to abrasion and UV rays. Meanwhile Polyester ropes are more robust and flexible than polyamide or polypropylene, but their elongation is much lower. In contrast to the aforementioned synthetic fibres, polyamide (also called nylon) has the highest stretching capacity (up to ten percent). However, nylon is usually a little stiffer and absorbs a lot of water. <a href="https://www.svb24.com/en/category/seatec/rigging-mooring-lines-anchor-lines-fender-ropes.html#whatmaterialisbestforfenderlines">Read more</a>

Which fender line is right for my fender?

Large sports boats and sailing yachts also need large fenders to be able to buffer their enormous weight. Large fenders naturally require strong tethers. For yachts up to 13 metres in length, fender lines with a diameter of eight to ten millimetres are sufficient. For example, a ten-millimetre-thick twisted line carries an average weight of two tonnes - which is enough in such a case. The length of the line in turn depends on the height of the ship's side. To ensure that fenders can be attached flexibly and do their job in any situation, line length should be at least between one and a half and two and a half metres. <a href="https://www.svb24.com/en/category/seatec/rigging-mooring-lines-anchor-lines-fender-ropes.html#whichfenderlineisrightformyfender">Read more</a>

Which knot should I use for my fender?

The two most common knots for attaching boat fenders to the fender line are the bowline and the anchor bend. A fender line with eye (spliced-in eye) allows the line to be easily looped onto the fender. The other end of the line is attached to rails, hand or foot rails, shrouds or cleats. This is usually done with a clove hitch, also called a builder’s knot or a ratline hitch. The fender knot should be tied with a loop so that it can be undone quickly and efficiently. To ensure that the knot holds securely, it is often additionally secured with two half hitches.<a href="https://www.svb24.com/en/category/seatec/rigging-mooring-lines-anchor-lines-fender-ropes.html#whichknotshouldiuseformyfender">Read more</a>

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