Best bumper setup for my 252?

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Best bumper setup for my 252?

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All new matching bumpers are on the Christmas list, looking for the best ones for a 252? Mine 252 is a 10/10 for gel and hull condition and I want to keep it that way.

What's everyone running? I assume they need covers as well? Help me spend some money! :mrgreen:
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The biggest ones you can stow away when not in use.
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I have 4 taylormade 8x20” fenders for my 262 and they work perfectly. Anything larger than that will be tough to stow.
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I run 2 Taylor 8” or B series for the sides.

I have my useless 6” in the front Fancey flip compartments on the bow. Use them when side tie to friends.
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I run nylon Cobalt covers and get no scuffs. micro fiber would collect wood from the docks.

I have two Taylor stern bumpers I hang of the platform for sterning in.


I run all my fenders lightly aired as it makes it easier to Dock and not bounce off .
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Where did you get the nylon Cobalt covers? Got pics of those?
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akorcovelos wrote: Mon Nov 19, 2018 10:14 pm Where did you get the nylon Cobalt covers? Got pics of those?
Direct from Cobalt. Online goodys here.

https://cobaltsports.com/
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Exactly what I was looking for! Few other goodies there too... 😁
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12 x 35 Taylor’s with fleece sleeves.
Overkill ya think? Well, you’ve never seen us dock this boat.🤣
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I was thinking about getting some of these to use on dock pilings some of the public docks have.
Search mission fenders.
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cmattj wrote: Mon Nov 19, 2018 10:29 pm
akorcovelos wrote: Mon Nov 19, 2018 10:14 pm Where did you get the nylon Cobalt covers? Got pics of those?
Direct from Cobalt. Online goodys here.

https://cobaltsports.com/

What is this thing called? I need them
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Taylor Made Fender Hangers.

https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Made-Prod ... er+hangers

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My list so far is:
4 Cobalt fender covers (black)
4 Cobalt fender lines (black)
4 Taylor Made 8x20 B series fenders
2 packs of fender hangers (6 total, they come in 3 packs...)
1 small hand air pump
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We have stainless steel cup holders yet?
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Cup holders yes, umbrella holder...still in negotiations with the first mate. 😜
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Thanks akorcovelos! I just tied big knots at the end of mine last year and that did not work! Looks like I need to order some of those cobalt sleeves as well
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Bfun220 wrote: Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:15 am I was thinking about getting some of these to use on dock pilings some of the public docks have.
Search mission fenders.
The mission fenders look really cool. I saw them online about 2 months ago and was going to buy a set for the Boat for Christmas - because you know the boat not only has an ornament on the tree but also gets presents.

Then I saw the price - $64 per? Naw thats ok, will pass.
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