CPC B63B 21/04 (2013.01) [B63B 59/02 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |
1. A marine fender holder comprising:
(a) a body through which a rope channel passes, the rope channel comprising an opening at a first end and a rope fixture at a second end opposite the first end, wherein the rope fixture comprises a smooth portion through which a rope can freely slide, and a grip portion that a proximal end of the rope can be forced into so that a distal end of the rope that extends outwards from the opening is held at a fixed length; and
(b) a cleat coupling that extends from the body and is configured to be pushed into a nautical cleat to couple with the nautical cleat and prevent movement of the marine fender holder, wherein the cleat coupling comprises: a single arm positioned to pass between two horizontal features of the nautical cleat when coupled with the nautical cleat; and a wedge of the single arm that is positioned to contact a horizontal feature of the nautical cleat when coupled with the nautical cleat and provide a friction fit.
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