Polyform HTM-2 Fender, Burgundy, 8.5" x 21.6"
- Brand:
- Polyform
- Part no:
- 15460041
Where to buy
Specifications
- Diameter x length
- 8.5" x 21.6"
The Polyform HTM is a burgundy fender measuring 8.5 inches across and 21.6 inches long, with a rope tube running through the middle. That tube lets you hang it upright or lying flat along the topsides or the dock. The tube ends are reinforced so a line does not draw through if the fender wedges somewhere tight. The body has vertical ribs and a thicker wall for strength, and Polyform's fenders are noted for even walls with no thin spots or voids.
Our take
The center rope tube on this 8.5 by 21.6 inch fender lets you hang it vertically or horizontally from the topsides or the dock, so you can rig it to suit the berth. Reinforced tube ends stop the line pulling through if it catches.
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.
