Boat Cleat Buying Guide: What Size Cleat You Need and How to Mount It
Size a boat cleat at roughly 1 inch of cleat length for every 1/16 inch of line diameter, so 3/8 inch dock line wants a 6 inch cleat…
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Straight answers on choosing, sizing and installing marine gear, written to help you buy the right part the first time.
Dock Line Buying Guide: Size, Length and Material for Your Boat
Use nylon dock lines, because nylon stretches and absorbs shock. A common rule is 1/8 inch of diameter for every 9 feet of boat length: 3/8 inch for…
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Boat Fender Buying Guide: What Size and How Many Fenders You Need
Plan on about 1 inch of fender diameter for every 4 to 5 feet of boat length, and carry at least 3 fenders per side (one more for…
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