Adjustable fender hooks ??

[PCSB]

I want to try using fender hooks rather than use the eylets which always seem to be in the wrong place... Ideally I'd like to adjust the length of rope when it is needed, the fender hooks I have, have 1 hole in the leg. Is there an easy way to add in adjustment at all?

 

I'd thought of some form of slipknot but I'm damned if I can remember how to tie one. Another idea was/is to put another hole in the leg and use that and friction to adjust length. I'd make sure the rope can't escape too so to speak.

 

Any ideas or suggestions gratefully received.

 

TIA,

Paul.

[Rob-M]

You could purchase some fender adjusters like https://www.boatfendersdirect.co.uk/products/clamcleat?variant=18350396735584&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnNyUBhCZARIsAI9AYlHwHxY_8GmztB4jPrhjbovToR2uX4UUb4y1abbggOnMaAxjfQyxRpgaAvi1EALw_wcB

Edited June 1, 2022 by Rob-M

[IanM]

Bit of wood, two holes drilled in it. 
 

Just like guy rope adjusters on tents. 

[Tony Brooks]

Rope through the hole and tie a loose figure of eight knot to hold the fender at the required height. (I just took a turn around the hook behind/above the hole and tied off with a half hitch on the hook, but that is very land lubberly).

[PCSB]

Thanks all. 

3 hours ago, Tony Brooks said:

Rope through the hole and tie a loose figure of eight knot to hold the fender at the required height. (I just took a turn around the hook behind/above the hole and tied off with a half hitch on the hook, but that is very land lubberly).

This works well, thanks Tony. 

[MikeHing]

Midshipmans hitch. Google it.

[Hudds Lad]

Did mine with three holes, quick to adjust. Blasted the contrast etc. to try and show black on black so ignore the paintwork its not like that  

 

 

[Iain_S]

On 01/06/2022 at 16:02, IanM said:

Bit of wood, two holes drilled in it. 
 

Just like guy rope adjusters on tents. 

Very similar to what we did, except I made them from strip aluminium. They are clear of the cabin side when in use, and so don't mark the paintwork!