Topic: Any ideas as to what these are for ? (Read 2386 times)

ukmike · « **on:** August 27, 2012, 03:21:29 pm »

The small black stanchions are called by the Italians, "Bumpers", as close as I can translate.

As you can see, they don't touch the superstructure sides and are made of Steel, the superstructure is Aluminium.

Any ideas anyone ?

Mike.

Netleyned · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2012, 03:24:34 pm »

I would hazard a guess that they are a built in fendering system to absorb the slight bumps coming alongside.

Ned

ukmike · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2012, 03:30:10 pm »

Quote from: Netleyned on August 27, 2012, 03:24:34 pm

I would hazard a guess that they are a built in fendering system to absorb the slight bumps coming alongside.

Ned

Possibly Ned, but they are slightly inboard of the rubbing strip.

Maybe when the tourists all rush to get off then the boat heels and then the bumper could well do as you say.

Thanks, appreciated.

Mike.

Big Ada · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2012, 06:21:19 pm »

They could hook tyres over them.

Len.

Umi_Ryuzuki · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2012, 06:29:31 pm »

Perhaps to prevent hooking under a pier during changes in water level, due
to tidal or wave action

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ukmike

Any ideas as to what these are for ?

Netleyned

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ukmike

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Big Ada

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Umi_Ryuzuki

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