Polyform HTM-3 Fender, White, 10.5" x 27"
- Brand:
- Polyform
- Part no:
- HTM-3 WHITE W/AIR ADAPTER
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Diameter x length
- 10.5" x 27"
- Maker's boat length
- 30' - 40'
The Polyform HTM-3 is a white fender, 10.5 inches across and 27 inches long, with a hole through the middle for the line. It has a 9.2 gallon volume and weighs 7.7 lb. The maker rates it for medium-duty use on permanent moorings, protected or not, and lists it for boats from 30 to 40 feet. Molded-in ribs add strength and abrasion resistance, and the tube ends are reinforced.
Our take
The HTM-3 has reinforced tube ends, so a line run through its center is less likely to pull through if the fender catches. At 7.7 lb and listed for 30 to 40 foot boats, it is a mid-size fender for medium-duty mooring use.
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.