The problem of attaching fenders near the ends of long slim hulls is shared by some trimarans, for example the Farrier tris. My solution was to have a line rigged permanently and pull the fender to its position by this line. Once docked a more secure fender can be attached if required.

--- In harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au, "LucD" <lucjdekeyser@...> wrote:
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> Well, Arttu, I can report that Blind Date does dock on the long hull and it docked at a dock end. The less stylish part seemed to me to hang (and take off) the protective buoys at both ends of the hull by horseback sliding to the furthest cleats. Without boarding steps access to the boat is by arse swivel over the back of the hull where the akas are attached. It is the sport version, though ;-)