Nothing ruins a good day on the water faster than a fresh scratch in your gelcoat. Wakes, tide swings and a neighbor's hull at the slip all push your boat into the dock, and a b…
Nothing ruins a good day on the water faster than a fresh scratch in your gelcoat. Wakes, tide swings and a neighbor's hull at the slip all push your boat into the dock, and a bare rail will gouge and scuff in seconds. Most anglers and weekend boaters end up wedging towels or pool noodles between the boat and the piling, only to watch them slip out at the worst moment.
This ribbed marine boat fender solves that for good. Measuring 4.5" x 16" (11cm x 40cm), the G0 size is sized for small craft, fishing boats, jon boats, runabouts and PWC docking. The molded ribs run the full length to spread impact, add friction against pilings and resist abrasion, while the twin-eye design lets you hang it vertically or run a line through both ends for horizontal protection along a long rail. Hang two or three down the side and your hull stays clean all season.
Built from thick, UV-resistant marine-grade vinyl, it shrugs off sun, salt and fuel splash without going brittle or chalky. The reinforced eyelets hold a 3/8" line without tearing, and the smooth white body wipes clean with a damp cloth. Inflate to a firm, springy feel for cushioning that actually absorbs the bump instead of bottoming out.
- Size: 4.5" x 16" (11cm x 40cm), G0 size for small boats & PWC
- Ribbed body spreads impact and grips pilings
- Twin-eye ends: hang vertical or rig horizontal
- Thick UV-resistant marine-grade vinyl
- Reinforced eyelets fit up to 3/8" fender line
- Salt-, sun- and fuel-resistant; wipes clean
- Inflatable: ships flat, fills in seconds with a needle pump
- Navy & white styling suits most hulls
How to use: 1) Inflate to a firm, springy feel with a needle pump (line/pump not included). 2) Tie a 3/8" line to the eye and cleat it so the fender sits at the rub-rail. 3) Hang one every few feet along the contact side before you come alongside.
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What verified customers say
Keep my 16-foot aluminum fishing boat at a public dock and the pilings were chewing up the rail. Hung three of these down the dock side and the boat hasn't picked up a single new scuff since. The ribs really do grip the post instead of sliding around.
Bought these for my center console after a windy afternoon banged me into the slip. Inflated them firm with a cheap needle pump and they hold air great. Twin eyes are handy because I can hang them sideways along the gunwale when I raft up with buddies offshore.
Perfect size for my little runabout. I was worried 4.5 inches would be too skinny but for a small boat it cushions fine against the floating dock. Wiped a fuel smudge right off the white vinyl with a rag. No complaints.
I take the grandkids out most weekends and we're always bumping the dock while everyone climbs in. These have saved my gelcoat more than once. Vinyl feels thick, eyelets are solid. Just remember a line doesn't come with it, grab some 3/8 rope.
Replaced a pair of dollar-store bumpers that went flat and cracked in one summer. Night and day. These are firmer, the ribbing actually does something, and after a full season in Florida sun they haven't chalked up. Will buy more for the bow.
Solid little fenders for the price. Took a minute to inflate and the valve is a touch fiddly with the needle, but once they're firm they protect great on my PWC and jon boat. Bought a second set for the trailer to keep handy.
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