Inflatable and non-inflatable fenders are designed to protect a watercraft from damage associated with colliding with another watercraft or a dock. A boat fender holder is an accessory that will stabilize one or more fenders, ensuring that the fenders remain directly over the surfaces they were intended to.

Fender Issues That May Be Experienced

Boat fenders should be installed equally along the exterior of a watercraft. The size and placement of the fenders will determine how much protection a boat is supplied with. Fenders are commonly attached with ropes. The ropes can be a tripping hazard and make docking a boat or shipping out potentially dangerous.

If a series of fenders are not suspended from a boat's exterior properly, they can become loose and offer a watercraft little protection. A fender holder is an inexpensive accessory that reduces tripping hazards and promotes a stable fender setup.

Fender Holders And Usage Tips

Boat fender holders are typically constructed of non-corrosive metal. An aluminum or galvanized metal holder is sometimes marketed as a fender rack. The construction of a rack will include the holder's framework, which will need to be secured to a boat's rail. The holder will also contain shaped metal sections that are designed to remain snug around the surface of each fender that will be supported.

A holder may be designed to hold one or more fenders. If there are a set amount of fenders that are secured to each side of a watercraft, multiple fender holders will need to be purchased. The shiny color of a fender holder will not impede the design work that comprises the sides of a boat. A fender holder that is designed to collapse can be stowed away on a boat when it is not being used. Once a holder is folded, all of the metal pieces will fit together and lay flat.

Before a fender holder is purchased, a boat owner should assess the fenders that are secured to their boat. The dimensions of the fenders should each match up with the dimensions of each individual holder that is part of a fender holder racking system. A fender holder will contain enough room for a fender and for a rope to be secured. Before a series of fenders are secured inside of a holder, a holder should be anchored to a boat's rail. Each fender and rope section will slip into one of the holder sections.

For more information on boat fender holders, contact a company near you.