Taylor Made Super Duty Inflatable Fender 18" x 42", Black
- Brand:
- Taylor Made
- Part no:
- SD1842B
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Where to buy
Navy
Specifications
- Maker's boat length
- Up to 75 ft
- Valve
- Heavy-duty spring actuated valve with quarter turn lock
This is the Taylor Made Super Duty inflatable yacht fender in black, 18 by 42 inches. It is sized for yachts up to 75 feet, and the maker builds it with webbing that exceeds 4500 lbs tensile strength. The seams are welded with no glue to harden or break down, and the valve is a heavy-duty spring-actuated type with a quarter-turn lock for inflating and deflating.
Our take
Webbing rated above 4500 lbs tensile strength is the number to note on this 18 by 42 inch fender, and the welded seams carry no glue that could harden or break down. The maker sizes it for yachts up to 75 feet.
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.
