Taylor Made Low Freeboard Fender, Black, 7" x 23"
- Brand:
- Taylor Made
- Part no:
- 31008
Where to buy
The Taylor Made Low Freeboard fender in black is a 7 inch by 23 inch vinyl fender shaped to guard the gunwales and rubrail. It is made from marine grade vinyl and has an inflation valve so the air pressure can be adjusted. The fender can be tied over the cleat, which lets you hang it higher on the boat. Taylor Made makes it for low freeboard boats.
Our take
A fender that can be tied over the cleat, as this 7 inch by 23 inch one can, rides higher on the boat, so the vinyl sits at the gunwale and rubrail. The inflation valve lets you set how firm it is for the dock.
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.
