Fender Flat

Follow up.

I received the valves in the mail yesterday and replaced the valve I have on the one fender at home. Seems you can replace those "little black rubber things"

I'm guessing they may have had some issues because the ones they sent me are somewhat different than what is used on my fenders. Bottom line, the new one works and my fender is no longer leaking air! Will have to do the other 5 this weekend.

Good job Taylor-made!
 
Rommer,
I made the mistake of telling my admiral how nice your fender covers looked with the darts at the end. The ones she made use draw strings and the material bunches up as you pull the string tight. She looked me in the eye and asked "if they have darts on both ends, how do you get them on and off?" Damn good question.

How did you do it? Do you jam it in deflated and then pump it up?
Tom
 
Its magic! ;)

Actually that is one of the advantages of using boat blanket. The fabric acts as one half of a Velcro strip so I have the other half sewn down one edge. The fender cover actually opens up. Some might worry about it staying on but I can tell you it takes considerable effort to open these baby's up!

I'll post a picture when I get home tonight.
 
Rommer what is a boat blanket and wher do you buy them? The fender covers look good Maybe I can convince the admiral to make some
 
I get my stuff from sailrite.

"Spectropile Polyester nonwoven plush fabric. Use anywhere a soft, tough cover is required such as for trailer bunk cushion covers or fender covers or pier protection boards. Can be easily sewn. Velcro hook tapes stick to this material very well which makes it easy to fabricate removable protective covers.

* 100% solution-dyed polyester fiber for consistent color, maximum color-fastness, and high UV resistance.
* High heat resistance -- superior to polypropylene
* Exceptionally plush, uniform appearance, with no linear pattern
* Won't fray or unravel
* High resistance to chemicals -- including hydrocarbons, salts, acids and alkalis
* Resists mold and mildew
* Resists staining and soiling
* 72" wide"
 
Here is the picture I promised...

fendercover3.jpg
 
Hi Everybody, I sell Taylor Made fenders and even the rubber valves are replaceable. I use needle nose pliers and put one tip in the hole where the needle goes and work the other tip under the lip of the valve then just pull it out. To insert new valve a little soapy water works great. Taylor will send the replacements free of charge. Also when inflating them dont overfill them they are made to be a little soft, Taylor recommends 2psi max on most fenders...The Fender Guy
 
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