Comodave
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Sorry, even IF they were practical, I would not hang those things off my bowrail.
Hi Guys,
Let me provide few replies, I am the guy who developed them. I will just provide replies, no sales speech We NEVER expected them on every boat but they are definitely helping boaters. Answers:
No wasps can get in, it is made of PolyCarbonate and sealed.
They adjust hight automatically and remember hight per each different dock.
They come now in 2 sizes 6x15" and 9x20" we will add additional sizes in future. The video is the smaller size, I am experienced enough to go with the smaller fenders.
We see 4 main categories of boaters who ask for them:
1. Cruisers with difficult bow access, in that category all age groups are getting them. This is the category I am in and most of my friends are in. We are all around 50 years old and very experienced boaters. We like the smaller/faster cruisers that come with difficult bow access. It is also a perfect solution for smaller cruisers 24' and 28' that have a horrible bow access.
2. There are some sales to cruisers that already have convenient bow access - in that case it is cruisers that have some injury or other issue that is making their trip to the bow less convenient (at least during recovery).
3. Cruisers who go on their own. They love them even if they have good bow access.
4. Younger adults buying them as a present for their parents who are getting older.
They swing in therefore they look beautiful on the boat.
I love boating and I love helping boaters. We had a guy that called us from a hospital purchasing them as he broke his leg at work. That was his way of continuing to cruise while recovering. We had a guy with some bad illness who hugged me saying "you gave me 5 more years of boating".
They are definitely not for everyone but they are a viable product for few cruiser categories. My believe is that in future boats will have the fenders integrated in production. No one can claim that fenders are not a hassle ....
Thanks, Sam
Me to.I can !
They come now in 2 sizes 6x15" and 9x20" we will add additional sizes in future.
The video is the smaller size, I am experienced enough to go with the smaller fenders.
They swing in therefore they look beautiful on the boat.
How hard is it to get the fender out if it doesnt deploy?
Could you make a smaller version that could deploy a Bud Light while I'm scrubbing the boot stripe?
Could you make a smaller version that could deploy a Bud Light while I'm scrubbing the boot stripe?
Ya know...I've been thinking about the safety aspect of this fancy fender system. Doesn't anybody still go up on the bow to tie the boat up?
Ya know...I've been thinking about the safety aspect of this fancy fender system. Doesn't anybody still go up on the bow to tie the boat up?
I think you are confusing that with the interfaced optional finger function drone which will resolve any issues at the dock.Don't be silly they use there lazer guided auto rope docker app
Don't be silly they use there lazer guided auto rope docker app
Most of our style of boats allow easy access to the bow. On boats without comfortable bow access or for an elderly couple when one lacks the agility required to access the bow safely, this could be a great.
Besides, how much is a boat buck in the big scheme of things. I think many elderly gentlemen will want to add this to their vessels to make it safer and more convenient for the Admiral while docking. Especially those who like gadgets like Codger2.