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Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:36 pm
by akorcovelos
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!

Re: Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:53 pm
by NautiGirl
The biggest ones you can stow away when not in use.
Re: Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:21 pm
by tgrace98
I have 4 taylormade 8x20” fenders for my 262 and they work perfectly. Anything larger than that will be tough to stow.
Re: Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:51 pm
by cmattj
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 .
Re: Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 10:14 pm
by akorcovelos
Where did you get the nylon Cobalt covers? Got pics of those?
Re: Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 10:29 pm
by cmattj
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/
Re: Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 10:47 pm
by akorcovelos
Exactly what I was looking for! Few other goodies there too...

Re: Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 6:49 am
by Tuscany
12 x 35 Taylor’s with fleece sleeves.
Overkill ya think? Well, you’ve never seen us dock this boat.

Re: Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:15 am
by Bfun220
I was thinking about getting some of these to use on dock pilings some of the public docks have.
Search mission fenders.
Re: Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:51 am
by tgrace98
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
Re: Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:17 am
by akorcovelos
Taylor Made Fender Hangers.
https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Made-Prod ... er+hangers
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
Re: Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 12:00 pm
by Big Block Power
We have stainless steel cup holders yet?
Stripper pole. I meant umbrella holder /pole
Re: Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:38 pm
by akorcovelos
Cup holders yes, umbrella holder...still in negotiations with the first mate.

Re: Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 7:38 am
by tgrace98
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
Re: Best bumper setup for my 252?
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 9:57 am
by NautiGirl
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.