[jmrodandgun]

After getting knocked around pretty bad at a restaurant dock I figured it was time to get some decent fenders. I see they make some that are shaped funny for flats boats. Are they really necessary or will regular ole bags work just fine?

 

[Scrob]

I keep two of the standard pill shaped ones with about 2 feet of rope tied to each up in the front hatch for just such a reason. I used to hear the boat banging the dock while eating and it drove me nuts. These work just fine and are cheap

 

[Rick hambric]

I always keep 2 in the live well.

 

[PeteS]

My skiff sits so low in the water I have to have them. I keep and use 2 of these
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-vinyl-marine-fenders

 

[Matt Baldwin]

Hang your life jackets on the push pole holders and boom ya got fenders. Works slick especially if you have the pop up PPH.

 

[Gatorgrizz27]

Saw these things at West Marine today and had a thought. They would store much more easily than regular fenders in a small skiff. Put a few of them under your front deck with a piece of bungee and they double as extra floatation.

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--modular-flat-fenders--P005_156_001_513?recordNum=13

Those are exactly the same material as these, which are $99 less expensive.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Fiskars-11-in-x-18-in-Kneeling-Cushion-394210-1001/206397802

 

[permitchaser]

I have a bumper tied to my Boga so if that Boga falls over... It has a long enough rope to use it if I dock
I also have a big one that I clip to the anchor rope in case I need to chase a Tarpon
Don't want any more clutter on the boat but that HD mat looks cool

 

[el9surf]

I keep 2 for launching solo. Seems like the docks around me all are the perfect height to rub on the side of my hull.

 

[topnative2]

Saw these things at West Marine today and had a thought. They would store much more easily than regular fenders in a small skiff. Put a few of them under your front deck with a piece of bungee and they double as extra floatation.

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--modular-flat-fenders--P005_156_001_513?recordNum=13

Those are exactly the same material as these, which are $99 less expensive.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Fiskars-11-in-x-18-in-Kneeling-Cushion-394210-1001/206397802

Great catch at HD!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Islander]

My skiff sits so low in the water I have to have them. I keep and use 2 of these
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-vinyl-marine-fenders

I second these. My skiff sits so low in the stern that it will slide under a cement floating dock. Sucks when you step off, it goes under the comes up and bang on the bottom of the skirt boards.

 

[Islander]

I second these. My skiff sits so low in the stern that it will slide under a cement floating dock. Sucks when you step off, it goes under the comes up and bang on the bottom of the skirt boards.

 

[Gary Roe]

I have just bought Dock Edge PVC Dock Bumper. With a dock bumper that’s made to last for a very long time, you won’t have to worry about accidental damage to your boat. While it’s certainly durable and heavy-duty, it has enough flex to absorb shock upon impact if your boat ever collides with it.

 

[Sublime]

Those kneeling pads would be okay I guess. But you better have them perfectly positioned because there is not a lot of cushion there to play with. Or maybe bungee them to the piling itself. Then if the boat moves around it would still be protected.

 

[hipshot]

I keep two of those like PeteS showed in the boat. Marine Raider brand at Academy; affordable and convenient. I keep them in a platlstic tub that they barely squeeze into, under the front deck. I have lines attached, cut to the correct length with spring snaps to quickly attach to the boat.

 

[finbully]

Basic boating gear, so yes I do.

 

[Cork]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0065TKF9...abc_D1HQMKWKX9YYDYJESAG6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Happy with these.

 

[DBStoots]

Only if the skiff is in the water for the weekend, like at a tournament or trip to the keys.