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Help with fender (docking) size
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:54 pm
by 2ridgebacks
Curious if anyone can help. I want to upgrade my docking fenders before spring. I have the fender pockets forward of the windshield, but I have no idea how large of a fender they will store. Assuming that all Cobalt fender storage compartments are the same diameter and depth, can anyone give me an idea how large in diameter and length might fit? My boat is 1.5 hrs away in the shed and I wasn't planning on going down there anytime soon. The boat is an A25 if it matters.
Thanks
Re: Help with fender (docking) size
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:00 pm
by Big Block Power
I can get a six inch fender in them. Not sure if your pockets are bigger than then 220's.
Re: Help with fender (docking) size
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:43 pm
by AsLan7
2ridgebacks wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:54 pm
Curious if anyone can help. I want to upgrade my docking fenders before spring. I have the fender pockets forward of the windshield, but I have no idea how large of a fender they will store. Assuming that all Cobalt fender storage compartments are the same diameter and depth, can anyone give me an idea how large in diameter and length might fit? My boat is 1.5 hrs away in the shed and I wasn't planning on going down there anytime soon. The boat is an A25 if it matters.
Thanks
Hey 2ridgebacks, the 6.5" size will work.
I purchased mine at West marine as I wanted the navy and black color. These sell for $59.99 each and are 6.5" diameter x 22" long.
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/taylor-m ... ecordNum=5
Will slip right into that A25 storage space.
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Re: Help with fender (docking) size
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 8:48 pm
by 2ridgebacks
The dealer at the boat show says 8" will fit. Based on your 6.5", what do you think?
Re: Help with fender (docking) size
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 9:43 pm
by AsLan7
2ridgebacks wrote: Sat Jan 27, 2018 8:48 pm
The dealer at the boat show says 8" will fit. Based on your 6.5", what do you think?
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Imho, 8” will be too big. They’re too big for our 263.
I still think the 6.5” diameter will work very well
Re: Help with fender (docking) size
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 10:08 pm
by cmattj
My 8" won't fit. I keep p them in the back fold up sun pad. . I keep the " way too small " one up front in the compartments..
Geeze what was Cobalt thinking with the tiny fender holes ???
Re: Help with fender (docking) size
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 8:25 am
by Big Block Power
Those compartment lids are not sealed either. So if you use a bow and a cockpit cover and it rains water gets in there and gets everything wet. I added weatherstrip to mine. It's in my upgrade thread.
Re: Help with fender (docking) size
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 11:59 am
by 2ridgebacks
Good idea BBP!
Re: Help with fender (docking) size
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:00 pm
by Tuscany
IMO,
Not big enough for a decent size fender. I store fresh air in those cute little fender storage thingies..
Each and every docking area has something there that will ruin your day, and I hate HATE HATE a scratch....
Personally, I want to cover my beautiful gelcoat from those potential scars, so we use 3- 12” x 35” fenders that easily store in floor locker.
Those storage sleeve things might be useful after all, like maybe a cooler
Re: Help with fender (docking) size
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:02 am
by LKN_blue
Tuscany wrote: Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:00 pm
Those storage sleeve things might be useful after all, like maybe a cooler
One of the fender storage locker liner tubes on our 220 is raggedly broken off at the flange. It's on the list of stuff to fix. We have been scratching our heads
how this damage could have occurred (boat is otherwise in great shape for its age). Best guess we came up with is that somebody filled it with ice and beverages, then hit bumpy water at speed.
Anyone have experience or suggestions around fixing one of these? The excellent service department at Lake Norman Marina found a Cobalt part number for the tube, but it's no longer available and I got no hits searching the intrawebs for the P/N.
Re: Help with fender (docking) size
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:53 am
by Big Block Power
Picture?
Re: Help with fender (docking) size
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 8:14 am
by dustinm
LKN_blue wrote: Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:02 am
Tuscany wrote: Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:00 pm
Those storage sleeve things might be useful after all, like maybe a cooler
One of the fender storage locker liner tubes on our 220 is raggedly broken off at the flange. It's on the list of stuff to fix. We have been scratching our heads
how this damage could have occurred (boat is otherwise in great shape for its age). Best guess we came up with is that somebody filled it with ice and beverages, then hit bumpy water at speed.
Anyone have experience or suggestions around fixing one of these? The excellent service department at Lake Norman Marina found a Cobalt part number for the tube, but it's no longer available and I got no hits searching the intrawebs for the P/N.
Ours were both broke off our 97 when we go it. I think the plastic just gets brittle after time. I also think the newer 220 just have a netting to hold them.
