Polyform F-1 Fender, 6 x 24 in, White
- Brand:
- Polyform
- Part no:
- F-1 WHITE
Where to buy
Specifications
- Diameter x length
- 6 in x 24 in
- Maker's boat length
- 20 to 25 ft
- Valve
- Vinyl
The Polyform F-1 is a white F Series fender measuring 6 by 24 inches, sized by the maker for boats from 20 to 25 ft. It has a vinyl valve that seals securely and walls of even thickness. Twin eyes let you hang it vertically or horizontally, and several ribbed, reinforced ropeholds carry the line. The maker meant it for permanent moorings, pilings, locks and concrete walls.
Our take
The twin-eye design lets this 6 x 24 inch fender hang upright or lie flat, so you can set it to suit the piling or wall you are tied against. The ribbed, reinforced ropeholds put extra material where the line pulls.
From our buying guide
Polyform says to use at least three fenders when docking, and Taylor Made's rule of thumb is one for every 10 ft of waterline per side. Both makers hedge their size charts, so allow for your boat and where you moor.
Check before you buy:
- The size is on that maker's own chart for your boat's length.
- Your fender line suits the eye, since Polyform says too small a line can cut through a vinyl eye.
- You'll inflate it to the maker's figure, since two makers say over-inflating voids the warranty.