{"product_id":"polyform-g-3-twin-eye-fender-5-5-x-19-blue","title":"Polyform G-3 Twin Eye Fender 5.5\" x 19\" Blue","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Polyform G-3 is a ribbed, twin eye boat fender sized for boats from 15 to 20 feet. At 5-1\/2 inches across and 19 inches long, it hangs horizontally between two lines or vertically off a single one. The heavy cobalt blue PVC and molded ribs take the beating so your hull doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polyform G-3 is one of those pieces of gear you don't think about until you need it, and then you're glad you spent the money. It's a twin eye cylinder fender sized for boats from 15 to 20 feet. Think runabouts, bay boats, small center consoles, the kind of boat most of us actually own. It measures 5-1\/2 inches across and 19 inches long, which is enough cushion to keep a hull off a dock without being so big it's awkward to stow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the G-3 handy is the twin eye design. There's a molded eye on each end. Run a line through both and it hangs horizontally, riding flat against the topsides. Tie off just one and it hangs vertically off a cleat or a rail. That flexibility matters more than you'd think, because docks are never the same twice. One day you're tying to a low floating dock, the next you're fending off a piling at a fixed pier. Being able to rig the same fender two ways means you carry fewer of them and still cover every situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is marine-grade PVC with a ribbed outer wall. Those ribs aren't just for looks. They add strength to the wall so the fender holds its shape under a load, and they give it some grip so it doesn't slide off a round piling when the boat surges. The material is tough stuff. It takes UV, salt spray, and the general abuse of dock life without cracking or going brittle on you. This one's cobalt blue, and the color runs through the material, so the scuffs and black dock marks that make a white fender look tired don't show nearly as much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G-3 is inflatable, with a recessed valve that takes a standard fender inflation needle or a small pump. It ships soft, which keeps shipping sane, so plan to air it up before the first trip. You're after a little give, not rock hard. A fender that's over-inflated bounces instead of cushioning, and one that's too soft lets the hull touch. Press it with your thumb. If it flexes a bit and springs back, you've got it right. When the season's over you can let some air out and it packs down for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow many do you need? The old rule still holds. One fender for every 10 feet of boat, with a minimum of three on the side you're tying to. For a boat in the 15 to 20 foot range, three or four of these per side handles most docking, and you'll want a couple extra aboard for rafting up or for that one weird piling. Because the G-3 is sold as a single, you can buy exactly the count your rail layout calls for instead of being stuck with a fixed pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang it right and it does its job quietly. Set the fender so it rides between the widest part of your hull and whatever you're leaning against, usually right around the rub rail. Too high and the hull rolls in under it. Too low and it skates along under the dock. A minute spent adjusting the lines saves you a gelcoat repair later. If you're tying to a piling with a lot of tide swing, tie the fender off with enough slack that it can ride up and down without pulling loose, and check it once you've settled in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt about 1.9 pounds it's light enough to grab and reposition one-handed while you're bringing the boat in, which is exactly when you don't have a spare hand. It's a simple piece of gear, but a good fender is cheap insurance against an expensive scratch. The G-3 has been protecting hulls this size for a long time, and it's earned the reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwin eye ends let you rig it horizontally between two cleats or vertically off a single line, so it sits right against any freeboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5-1\/2 inch diameter by 19 inch body sized for boats from 15 to 20 feet, the sweet spot for most runabouts, center consoles, and small cruisers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMolded rib pattern adds wall strength and helps the fender grip a piling instead of sliding off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarine-grade PVC shrugs off UV, salt, and dock rash season after season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCobalt blue color runs through the material, so scuffs and dock marks hide better than they do on white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInflatable design with a recessed valve lets you top off the pressure or deflate it for off-season storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a single fender, so you buy exactly the number your rail layout needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbout 1.9 pounds, light enough to move around the boat one-handed while you're docking.\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 G-3 fender made for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePolyform recommends the G-3 for boats from 15 to 20 feet. That covers most runabouts, bay boats, small center consoles, and pocket cruisers. If your boat is heavier or you dock in rough water, step up a size or add more fenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the actual dimensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe G-3 measures 5-1\/2 inches in diameter and 19 inches long. That's the inflated size of the body, not counting the molded eyes on each end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the twin eye design do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere's a molded eye on each end of the fender. You can run a line through both eyes and hang it horizontally, or tie off a single eye and let it hang vertically. Twin eyes give you more rigging options along a rail or lifeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the fender made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMarine-grade PVC with a ribbed outer wall. The ribs add strength and help the fender bite against a piling instead of rolling off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come inflated?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt ships soft so it isn't a box full of air. There's a valve for a standard fender inflation needle or pump. Air it up until it has a little give when you press it, not rock hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is this one?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the G-3 in cobalt blue. The color runs through the material, so scuffs and dock marks don't show the way they do on a white fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a single fender or a pair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a single fender. Order the quantity that matches your boat. Most boaters run at least three per side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many fenders should I hang?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA good rule is one fender for every 10 feet of boat, with a minimum of three on the side you're tying to. For a 15 to 20 foot boat, three to four of these G-3s per side covers most docking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it as a dock or raft-up fender?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The twin eye setup makes it easy to hang between two boats when you raft up, or off a dock piling. 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