What is this bow apron push bumper called seen draped across the stem, and where would one be available?
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Thanks, Ron
What is this called?
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Re: What is this called?
Hello Ron ,
Not sure if they have any special name . I'd call it a bow fender ; in the UK they're fairly common on canal narrow boats and can be bought at most chandlers which cater for inland waterways .
I know that there aren't many narrowboats (are there any ? ) in North America but I think tugs and other workboats also use them.
Edward.
Not sure if they have any special name . I'd call it a bow fender ; in the UK they're fairly common on canal narrow boats and can be bought at most chandlers which cater for inland waterways .
I know that there aren't many narrowboats (are there any ? ) in North America but I think tugs and other workboats also use them.
Edward.
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Re: What is this called?
Edward,
I searched that and it turned up quite a few makers here in the states. "Bow fender" or "Rope fender".
Here is a page with quite a few nice small tugs.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt ... CCwQ9QEwCg
Wow long link...
Thanks, Ron
I searched that and it turned up quite a few makers here in the states. "Bow fender" or "Rope fender".
Here is a page with quite a few nice small tugs.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt ... CCwQ9QEwCg
Wow long link...
Thanks, Ron
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Re: What is this called?
Here in the Pacific NW of the USA, they're also called a "bow pud" (short for "bow pudding") and I see that Google also lists them that way.DetroiTug wrote:Edward,
I searched that and it turned up quite a few makers here in the states. "Bow fender" or "Rope fender"...