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Introduction
Boat fenders, when properly sized for your vessel’s length, weight and docking conditions, will help take the stress out of docking and defend your hull against unsightly scrapes and expensive repairs.
Because individual needs and conditions vary greatly, this buying guide should serve only as a starting point. We encourage you to consult with multiple reliable sources of fender and docking information before making a buying decision.
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Essential Features
Type
There are two types of boat fenders: inflatable and foam. The most common, by far, is inflatables. They are ideal for almost every type and size of boat and docking condition, and can be deployed both vertically and horizontally. The foam variety, such as folding fenders, are less bulky than inflatables and will come in handy when stowage is limited. Contour foam fenders will be a good fit for bass and jon boats with low freeboards.
Materials
Fenders are expected to take years of heavy use like a champ, so they must be built with heavy-duty marine-grade materials. For inflatable fenders, look for UV-stabilized, rotomolded vinyl or PVC construction with reinforced eyes or center holes. Ribbed sides add strength and resistance. Foam fenders should have tri-laminated vinyl covers, thermal-bonded seams, rust-proof grommets and reinforced handles (if applicable).
Accessories
Second only to fenders, line is the most important component in your boat’s protective equipment. UV-stabilized braided nylon line is best, as it won’t degrade during prolonged exposure to the sun. In addition, stainless-steel holders and locks will facilitate the rapid deployment of your fenders, while an automatic adjuster makes adjusting the height of your fenders a breeze. Finally, keep a sports ball air pump onboard. It’ll come in handy in case a quick top-off of air is needed.
Boat Length
Dock Conditions
Special Applications
Sam
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2025
Exactly what it should be.
A Common Sense Reviewer
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2025
These are durable. I spend 90% of my "boating" tied off at a sand bar and they get thrashed all day. Still holding up great
LP
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025
I bought this as a toy for my very active quarter horse gelding. He loves it!!
Erick Twain
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2024
Great product, just as described. Arrived a couple days late or would have given it 5 stars
Bru
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2024
Works great as any you would purchase at a marine store. Does the job!
Anthony
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2024
These are huge for a smaller boat, and have saved my boat from damage at the dock many times. After a year they still do not need additional air.
N2WATA
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2022
I expected these to be not high quality due to the low price but I luckily was wrong. These are as good as any other boat fender I have owned and a much more reasonable price.
TODD
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
They performed like they were supposed to and look good on the boat ….
Scott
Reviewed in Canada on August 6, 2020
I have an 18.5 foot in board boat. Weight is about 2800 pounds. I wanted something just a little larger than what was recommend and these fit the bill perfectly. Sturdy and hold up well so far. Large enough to keep the boat off the dock but small enough to stow. I would recommend.
William J.
Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2020
Great buy and easy to use. Protects a small boat from dock rash easily...
John
Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2020
Aside from being smaller than I wanted ( my own mistake) I have no complaints, seem well built
Kathleen Hatley
Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2020
Met our expectations. Using toProtect our pleasure boat.
S
Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2019
As described and delivered on time
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