Results 1 to 13 of 13

Thread: Any clever ways to store fenders in a 22C?

Hybrid View

Previous Post Previous Post   Next Post Next Post
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2016
    Posts
    38
    Rep Power
    0

    Any clever ways to store fenders in a 22C?

    I like to keep my boat as clean and clutter free as I can. While underway, the only thing I don't have stowed away is the three fenders I deploy while docked. I usually line them up in front and parallel to the rear bench. It is a very inelegant solution. Has anyone come up with a clever way of storing them so that they remain easily accessible? if so I'd love to see pictures.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Posts
    4,279
    Rep Power
    21
    Classic stowage is such a challenge. I suppose you could make a long, skinny custom bag that went way forward under the bow, but was easy to get to.
    "I don't have time to get into it, but he went through a lot." -Pulp Fiction

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Posts
    64
    Rep Power
    0
    I don't have a 22, I have a Classic 16, but I had the same problem, I have put a net in the starboard side of the engine housing, next to the engine, and store them in there, I'll post a photo in a few days,if anyone is interested, I'm away from home at the moment

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Posts
    106
    Rep Power
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by se7en View Post
    I don't have a 22, I have a Classic 16, but I had the same problem, I have put a net in the starboard side of the engine housing, next to the engine, and store them in there, I'll post a photo in a few days,if anyone is interested, I'm away from home at the moment
    I would like to see how you made that work.

    I've considered researching someone who could make a storage compartment under the port side seat similar to the one that is under the back seat. Assuming there is space available under that area in the hull....

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jun 2016
    Posts
    38
    Rep Power
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by se7en View Post
    I don't have a 22, I have a Classic 16, but I had the same problem, I have put a net in the starboard side of the engine housing, next to the engine, and store them in there, I'll post a photo in a few days,if anyone is interested, I'm away from home at the moment
    There is certainly ample room in the engine bay for such storage but I wouldn't consider that accessible, I would also be very hesitant to ask passengers to both reach in to remove or secure fenders while the engine was running. Too many unguarded belts to snag loose fitting clothing/jewellery. This might be less of a concern for someone that doesnt deploy bumpers often, but we deploy and stow both at our home dock as well as at destinations.

    I'm considering fabricating a 3 tube "rocket launcher" type stowage that could mount up under the front deck while providing access from a seated position. I'm not sure how feasible this is currently, but if I figure something out, I'll post up here.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Posts
    4,279
    Rep Power
    21
    Quote Originally Posted by CanadianEhTeam View Post
    There is certainly ample room in the engine bay for such storage but I wouldn't consider that accessible, I would also be very hesitant to ask passengers to both reach in to remove or secure fenders while the engine was running. Too many unguarded belts to snag loose fitting clothing/jewellery. This might be less of a concern for someone that doesnt deploy bumpers often, but we deploy and stow both at our home dock as well as at destinations.

    I'm considering fabricating a 3 tube "rocket launcher" type stowage that could mount up under the front deck while providing access from a seated position. I'm not sure how feasible this is currently, but if I figure something out, I'll post up here.
    Agreed, this has always been what stopped me from stowing frequently-used items in the motorbox. Piling on further, fenders often have loose tie-lines on them, making it even more likely that things get pulled into the belts and pulleys.

    Not fenders, but along the same lines, I freed up some space in my Cig's cabin by rigging some netting with shock cord. I'll see if I can dig up a pic...
    "I don't have time to get into it, but he went through a lot." -Pulp Fiction

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Posts
    4,279
    Rep Power
    21
    Here are a couple shots. Freed up a lot of space getting the lifejackets and a bunch of canvas out of the way.

    IMG_0429.JPG

    Screen Shot 2017-09-13 at 3.56.02 PM.png
    "I don't have time to get into it, but he went through a lot." -Pulp Fiction

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •