Taylor Made Tuff End Fender 8" x 27", Blue
- Brand:
- Taylor Made
- Part no:
- 41185
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Where to buy
This is the Taylor Made Tuff End fender, part number 41185, in blue and 8 by 27 inches. It is made from flexible, resilient vinyl with seamless construction, and the Tuff End range is listed for heavy duty marine applications. The ends are injection molded for extra strength. Together those details describe a vinyl fender built around its ends.
Our take
The ends of this 8 by 27 inch Tuff End are injection molded for extra strength, and the body is seamless, flexible vinyl. The Tuff End line is listed for heavy duty marine use, so it is meant for hard use on a boat.
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.