"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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Fenders should be stowed unless you're
using them or getting ready to use them.

We were. We were only out for an afternoon sail...a couple of hours. No
need to
stow fenders and they're not in the way or impeding the operation of the
boat.

That's just plain stupid!

The fender is lying directly in the path of anybody who tries to go forward
on that side of the boat. Sometimes. you have to go forward in a hurry.
You really don't need obstructions on the sidedecks whilst you are under
way. You should stow the fenders so that they will not interfere with the
safe operation of the vessel.


Regards


Donal
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