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Boat Size |
Fender Selection |
| Up to 10' |
G-1, A-0 |
10' to 20' |
G-2, G-3, S-1, A-0 |
20' to 30' |
G-4, G-5, HTM-1, HTM-2, F-1, F-02,
F-2, F-3, A-1 |
30' to 40' |
G-6, HTM-3, HTM-4, F-4, F-5, F-6,
A-2, LD-2 |
40' to 50' |
HTM-4, F-6, A-3, LD-3 |
50' to 60' |
F-7, F-8, A-4 |
60' to 70' |
F-8, F-10, F-11, A-5 |
70' - Up |
F-11, F-13, A-5, A-6 |
*The Polyform U.S.
Fender Guide is to be used as a general guide. Common
sense, as well as an understanding of your boat and
mooring conditions, must be considered. The final
responsibility has to be taken by the consumer due
to the many variables out of Polyform's Control. |
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FENDERING TIPS:
Always hang fenders so they just touch
the surface of the water. Tie them off on something
solid and as low as possible on your boat. A stanchion
base or deck cleat along the rail is best. This prevents
the fenders from swinging in a wide arc and winding
up on top of the dock, rather than between your hull
and the dock where they belong. Avoid hanging fenders
from lifelines as they put too much stress on the lifelines
themselves. This is especially true if there is a strong
wave or wake action
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| DOCKING Use at least three fenders when docking
- one at maximum beam, one each at fore and aft.
RAFTING  When
rafting, the best fendering technique is to have
the fenders in place on the boat already
moored or at anchor. Group three standard fenders
rather close to maximum beam, then position two round
A Series
or LD Series buoys fore and aft to provide greater
protection from boats tossing into each other.
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