The Benefits of Using Inflatable Marine Boat Fenders

For those who devote a lot of time to staying on the water, the virtuoso yacht mooring is a familiar and understandable matter. However, beginners do not always cope with this easily. This nuance should be paid attention to - awkward mooring can cause damage the boat’s integrity in the form of chips and dents. Perhaps the most common insured event is a collision between yachts when mooring, smashing into a berth or into another object located near the water.

It is quite possible to avoid such troubles. The main thing is to have high-quality auxiliary equipment at hand - to equip your vessel with mooring fenders and buoys.

First of all, fenders are special devices that must be fixed on board and in places most vulnerable to damage. Often this is done before mooring, which can significantly soften the impact on the pier, neighboring monohull boats or catamarans. Modern owners of this type of both mono- and multihulls know that a wide variety of fenders are available on the market today.

Cylindrical Fenders Round Fender Ladder & Steps Fenders Thru-hole Fenders Bow & Stern Fenders Ring Fenders Cushion and Flat Fenders Dock Fenders & Accessories Pile Fenders

It would be right to choose just one of the models, taking into account the parameters of the vessel, design features, handling style and, of course, the mooring conditions themselves. It is inflatable fenders that are especially popular and in demand among yachtsmen. Such a demand for inflatable dampers is caused by a number of advantages that these devices have. And although there are many manufacturers of inflatable buoys and fenders on the market, they have much in common.

Ease of Use

Inflatable fenders are very light, they are easy to transport and move both on board the vessel itself and on land. This helps the team to quickly respond to any situation and, if necessary, provide additional protection to the sides by shifting all the fenders to the desired side, which cannot be done with rigidly fixed or heavy, bulky fenders. In addition, during the departure, they can be lifted onto the ship and folded into a locker so as not to reduce the running characteristics of the ship.

The compactness when deflated makes storage of such products very convenient and allows you to free up a lot of space in ship lockers and in a warehouse on land for other things. The design and methods of fastening help to respond flexibly to situations and fasten them at the required side height, in a vertical or horizontal position. And they are really easy to care for - they are easily cleaned of dirt, sand, oils and algae with the simplest cleaning products.

Modern Technologies

The materials sciences concerning the use of rubbers, elastomers, polymer blends and other materials in order to optimize the properties of end products for specified operating parameters have come a long way. Such technologies require knowledge in areas such as physical, organic and inorganic chemistry, polymer chemistry and chemical reaction kinetics. Product performance requirements always dictate the choice of materials. These materials must be environmentally friendly, do not harm human health and the environment, meet safety requirements, endure exposure to the sun, microorganisms, and resist corrosion.

PVC and rubber compositionally have unique properties compared to other materials: the ability to dampen vibrations, high elasticity, high resistance to mechanical damage and wear resistance. This allows us to produce a wide range of inflatable fenders, designed for both short cruises and sailing in arctic waters.

Boat Fender Covers

A nice addition is the ability to use covers for hinged fenders. Not only do they provide additional protection against scratches and damage, but they also prevent the squeaking that fenders often make when they come into contact with the fiberglass sides of the boat while rocking.

Thanks to the covers, inflatable dampers will last longer, and they are much easier to clean from sand and algae. In addition, they help you choose your individual style and the colors that you personally like and that also suit your boat.