{"product_id":"polyform-a-2-buoy-fender-white-pvc-30-40-ft-boats","title":"Polyform A-2 Buoy Fender | White PVC 30-40 ft Boats","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Polyform A-2 is a white PVC inflatable buoy sized for boats 30 to 40 feet. It's part of the A-series line more boaters trust than any other, with a single 1-1\/8 inch rope eye and a wide contact shape that spreads load off your hull. Set the firmness yourself and hang it as a fender wherever you need protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polyform A-2 is one of those pieces of gear that just works, season after season. It's an inflatable buoy from Polyform U.S., part of the A-series line that more boaters reach for than any other. This one measures 14-1\/2 inches in diameter and 19-1\/2 inches in length, molded in white PVC with a single 1-1\/8 inch rope eye at the top. Polyform sizes it for boats running 30 to 40 feet, so it's the fender you want on a mid-size cruiser, trawler, or sailboat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang it over the rail as a fender and it does the honest work of keeping your hull off a piling, a seawall, or the boat in the next slip. The A-series shape spreads contact over a wide surface, so you're not putting all the load on one small point of gelcoat. And because it's inflatable, you set the firmness yourself. Pump it up firm for hard pilings and rough water, back it off a touch for a gentle lean against a floating dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow many do you need? The old dock rule is one fender for every 10 feet of boat, with a couple of spares on board. On a 36 foot boat that means you're carrying five or six of these, enough to cover both sides plus a bow and stern position when you're rafting up or squeezing into a tight marina. Boaters running in areas with strong current or a lot of wake tend to hang more, not fewer. It's cheap insurance against a scuffed hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1-1\/8 inch rope eye is sized for the lines most of us already carry. A 5\/8 inch or 3\/4 inch dock line threads through cleanly and gives you plenty to tie off with. Go up to a full 1 inch line and you'll be fighting to feed it through, so keep your fender whips in that 5\/8 to 3\/4 range. Tie it off with a round turn and two half hitches on the rail or a dedicated fender cleat, and it'll stay put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere you hang it matters too. On boats in the 30 to 34 foot range, most people hang the A-2 vertically along the topsides and it sits right where the rubrail needs protection. On wider 38 to 40 foot beams, hanging it horizontally can give you better coverage across a flare. If you're tying up to rough pilings rather than a clean floating dock, run a fender board across two of these and let the board take the abrasion. That keeps the PVC off the splinters and barnacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on inflation. Set it to a firm but not rock-hard feel, and don't push it past what the valve is happy with. Over-inflating any inflatable fender stresses the seams and end caps, especially when the sun heats it up and the air inside expands. A fender that gives slightly under a firm press is doing its job and will last you longer for it. Keep the valve clean, carry a spare or two, and you're set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white finish looks sharp against a white or light hull. Fair warning, white shows dock scuff faster than a darker fender, so if your boat lives against dirty commercial pilings you may find yourself wiping it down more often. A quick scrub with boat soap pulls most marks right off. For the way most cruisers and sailors use these, on cleaner floating docks and the occasional raft-up, the white A-2 stays looking good for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line: if you've got a boat in the 30 to 40 foot range and you want a proven, no-drama fender, the Polyform A-2 is a safe call. It's the size that fits the most common mid-size boats, the rope eye takes the line you already own, and the inflatable design lets you dial in exactly the firmness the situation calls for. Buy a few, keep a spare, and forget about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA-2 size at 14-1\/2 in diameter and 19-1\/2 in length, sized by Polyform for boats 30 to 40 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhite PVC construction that spreads contact load across a wide surface to protect gelcoat and rubrail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle 1-1\/8 in molded rope eye that threads a 5\/8 in or 3\/4 in dock line cleanly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInflatable design lets you set firmness by hand for hard pilings or a gentle floating dock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e45.6 in circumference gives full-height coverage when hung vertically along the topsides\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHangs vertically on 30 to 34 ft boats or horizontally across wider 38 to 40 ft beams\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart of the Polyform A-series, the buoy line trusted by more boaters than any other\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePairs with a fender board across two units to protect against rough or barnacle-covered pilings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Polyform U.S. reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size boat is the Polyform A-2 fender for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePolyform sizes the A-2 for boats 30 to 40 feet. At 14-1\/2 inches in diameter and 19-1\/2 inches long, it's the sweet spot for mid-size cruisers, trawlers, and sailboats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many A-2 fenders do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe dock rule of thumb is one fender for every 10 feet of boat, plus a couple of spares. On a 36 foot boat that's usually five or six, enough to cover both sides plus bow and stern when you raft up or squeeze into a tight slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size dock line fits the rope eye?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 1-1\/8 inch rope eye threads a 5\/8 inch or 3\/4 inch line cleanly. A full 1 inch line is a tight fit and hard to feed through, so keep your fender whips in the 5\/8 to 3\/4 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eShould I hang it vertically or horizontally?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn boats in the 30 to 34 foot range, most people hang the A-2 vertically along the topsides. On wider 38 to 40 foot beams, hanging it horizontally can give you better coverage across the flare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the A-2 inflatable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's part of Polyform's inflatable A-series, so you set the firmness yourself through the valve. Pump it firm for hard pilings and rough water, or back it off for a gentle lean against a floating dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it against rough pilings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can, but for splintered or barnacle-covered pilings it's better to run a fender board across two A-2s and let the board take the abrasion. That keeps the PVC off the rough surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the A-2 made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhite PVC. The A-series shape spreads contact across a wide surface so the load isn't concentrated on one small point of your hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow firm should I inflate it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSet it to a firm but not rock-hard feel. A fender that gives slightly under a firm press is doing its job. Avoid over-inflating, since heat from the sun expands the air inside and stresses the seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the white color stay clean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhite shows dock scuff faster than a darker fender, but a quick scrub with boat soap pulls most marks off. For cleaner floating docks and raft-ups it stays looking sharp for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyform A-2 Inflatable Buoy Fender, White PVC, For Boats 30 to 40 Feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyform U.S.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-031-134\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e743952019507\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA-Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-1\/2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19-1\/2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCircumference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRope Eye Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Boat Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft to 40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInflatable Buoy \/ Fender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOwner Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-reviews\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"nvn-rating-summary\"\u003eAverage rating 4.5 out of 5 across 68 owner reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nvn-review\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nvn-review-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-author\"\u003eR. Coleman\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-date\"\u003e2025-06-12\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"nvn-review-body\"\u003eRunning a 36 foot trawler and these A-2s are the right size. I hang five per side in the marina and they keep the hull well off the pilings. My 3\/4 inch lines feed through the eye with no trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nvn-review\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nvn-review-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-stars\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-author\"\u003eM. Delgado\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-date\"\u003e2025-03-28\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"nvn-review-body\"\u003eGood fender for my 34 foot sailboat. I hang them vertically along the topsides and they sit right where the rubrail needs cover. White shows dock marks but boat soap wipes them off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nvn-review\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nvn-review-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-author\"\u003eT. Barnes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-date\"\u003e2024-11-05\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"nvn-review-body\"\u003eInflated mine to a firm feel and they hold up fine against a floating dock. Nice to be able to set how hard they are. Bought a couple spares to keep aboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What size boat is the Polyform A-2 fender for?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Polyform sizes the A-2 for boats 30 to 40 feet. At 14-1\/2 inches in diameter and 19-1\/2 inches long, it's the sweet spot for mid-size cruisers, trawlers, and sailboats.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"How many A-2 fenders do I need?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"The dock rule of thumb is one fender for every 10 feet of boat, plus a couple of spares. 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