I have 2 flat fenders that drop over the winches when at dock. I put them over the cleats to sail out, take them off as soon as I clear the docks and drop them in the port lazerette (sp) – when returning I reverse the process. cheers- Shawn Boles Grey Mist (M17 #276 1978) -----Original Message----- From: Randy Graves [mailto:RandyG@cite.nic.edu] Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 8:02 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: How to handle fenders when single-handed sailing? Friends, Does anyone have any good ideas of how to handle the fenders when single-handed sailing? For ease and convenience I have been leaving them attached while under sail. I would like to come up with a handy way to deploy and retrieve without letting the boat get away from me in the process, or having them roll around in the cockpit all day. Any ideas? Thank you, Randy Graves