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A fender at the fleet is a device that mitigates blows and protects the sides of the vessel from damage when approaching a berth, board another ship or staying with them. Traditionally, they were made from scraps of logs braided in several layers with ropes, sandbags and other suitable materials. Today, inflatable fenders made of reinforced rubber in the form of a cylinder of cylindrical or spherical shape, or the same cylinders of foamed polyvinyl chloride, are widely used.
Yacht mooring is a certain art, which is not so easy for beginners. Inadequate mooring or unsuccessful departure from the pier can cause damage to the vessel of varying severity, ranging from peeled paint to serious dents on the sides. However, a moored yacht can also receive similar damage, for example, when hitting a pier and neighbouring vessels during a strong excitement. Light fenders are now used on yachts, boats and other small boats, which can be lowered overboard and lifted without the help of winches and hoists - side or mounted fenders. They got their name because of the installation method: during mooring, such fenders are hung along the side of the yacht on chains or cables.
Features of the choice and recommendations:
The fenders choice for yachts is not governed by the provisions of the marine rules. Usually, they are selected according to the design features of the boat and mooring conditions. A vessel in unprotected places, for example, in a bay or other places with a strong chop or tidal wave, will require more protection than a vessel docked in a calm lake. We recommend that you always take fenders with a margin in size because a larger diameter is the best way to provide protection. You can find general recommendations for selection in the table *:
Recommended fender sizes depending on boat length |
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Boat length |
6 meters |
8 meters |
10 meters |
12 meters |
14 meters |
15 meters |
16 meters |
18 meters |
Fender diameter, cm |
12,5 cm |
16 cm |
20,8 cm |
25 cm |
29 cm |
30 cm |
35 cm |
40-45 cm |
Fender length, cm |
40 cm |
50 cm |
60 cm |
62 cm |
85 cm |
110 cm |
110 cm |
140 cm |
Recommended fender buoy-type sizes depending on boat length |
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Boat length |
5 meters |
7 meters |
9 meters |
14 meters |
16 meters |
18 meters |
Over 18 meters |
Fender size, cm |
31 x 39 |
40 x 51 |
48 x 62 |
59 x 73 |
75 x 94 |
93 x 119 |
110 x 142 |
* The tables show the average fenders sizes. Please note that the fenders sizes may vary from different manufacturers!