{"product_id":"polyform-g-4-twin-eye-boat-fender-6-5-x-22-sand","title":"Polyform G-4 Twin Eye Boat Fender 6.5 x 22 Sand","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Polyform G-4 is a ribbed vinyl twin-eye fender sized for boats in the 20 to 25 foot range. At 6-1\/2 inches across and 22 inches long, it hangs from either end and takes the rub between your hull and the dock. Sand color, tough PVC, one fender per package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fender's whole job is simple. Keep your hull off the dock, the pilings, and the boat rafted up next to you. The Polyform G-4 does exactly that. It's part of Polyform's G Series of utility fenders, a ribbed cylinder molded from heavy PVC with an eye at each end. That twin-eye design is the useful part. You can run a line through one eye and hang it straight down the side, or rig both eyes and lay it flat against a piling. Your call, depending on how you're tied up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolyform sizes this one for boats from 20 to 25 feet. The 6-1\/2 inch diameter gives you real cushion for a runabout, a small center console, or a cuddy in that range without being so bulky that it's a pain to stow. The 22 inch length spreads the contact out, so you're not counting on one small spot to protect the gelcoat. Run a bigger boat, or tie up somewhere rough, and you'll want a larger fender or you'll pair these with something bigger. But for a boat in the 20 to 25 foot window, this is the right size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbed surface isn't just for looks. Those grooves flex and grip, so the fender stays put against the hull instead of skating around when the boat surges in a wake. The body is PVC, the same tough vinyl Polyform built its name on. It holds air, shrugs off salt, and wipes clean. Sand is an easy color to live with. It doesn't show scuffs the way a bright white does, and it looks at home on just about any boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where the twin-eye layout earns its keep. Some fenders give you one eye or a center tube, which locks you into one way of hanging them. With an eye molded into each end, you get options. On a boat with low freeboard you can hang it vertically and keep the whole length between the hull and the dock. On a taller piling you can rig it horizontally so it rolls along the post as the boat rises and falls with the tide. Same fender, two jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow many do you need? The old rule still holds up. Figure one fender for every 10 feet of waterline, and never run fewer than three. Most boaters in the 20 to 25 foot range put three or four a side when they're tied to a fixed dock. Set them where the hull is widest and where it'll actually touch the dock, not just wherever there happens to be a cleat. When you raft up to another boat, the fenders go between the two hulls at the points that touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRigging is straightforward. Run a good line through the eye, and a 3\/8 inch line is a sensible minimum for a fender this size, then tie it off to a cleat or a rail so the fender hangs at the right height. You want the widest part of the fender sitting right where the hull meets the dock at rest. Check it once you're tied up and adjust for the tide if you're on a fixed dock. And if you're leaving the boat, take a minute to make sure the fenders can't ride up over the rubrail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare is about as easy as it gets. Rinse the salt off when you rinse the boat. A scrub with mild boat soap now and then keeps the ribs from trapping grime. Vinyl and sun aren't best friends over the long haul, so if you pull the boat for the winter, bring the fenders inside where it won't freeze. They'll last a lot longer that way. And if one goes a little soft over a season, top off the air, the same as you would with any inflatable fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a boat in the 20 to 25 foot range, the G-4 is a no-drama fender that does its one job and does it well. Rig a set right, and you can stop thinking about them.\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 design with a molded eye at each end, so you can hang it vertically or horizontally\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6-1\/2 inch diameter x 22 inch length, sized by Polyform for boats 20 to 25 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRibbed surface flexes and grips the hull so the fender stays put in wakes and surge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy PVC vinyl body holds air, resists salt, and wipes clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSand color hides scuffs better than bright white and suits most hull colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCylinder shape spreads contact along the hull side instead of one small point\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart of Polyform's G Series of utility fenders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a single fender\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 G-4 fender for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePolyform sizes the G-4 for boats from 20 to 25 feet. The 6-1\/2 inch diameter and 22 inch length give a runabout, small center console, or cuddy in that range enough cushion without being hard to stow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many fenders do I need for a 25-foot boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe old rule of thumb is one fender for every 10 feet of waterline, and never fewer than three. Most boaters in the 20 to 25 foot range run three or four a side when tied to a fixed dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I hang it vertically or horizontally?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBoth. The twin-eye design puts a molded eye at each end, so you can run a line through one eye and hang it straight down, or rig both eyes and lay it flat against a piling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat line size should I use to hang it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA 3\/8 inch line is a sensible minimum for a fender this size. Run it through the eye and tie off to a cleat or rail so the widest part of the fender sits where the hull meets the dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the fender made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePVC vinyl, the same material Polyform built its name on. It holds air, shrugs off salt, and wipes clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSand. It hides scuffs better than a bright white finish and looks at home on just about any boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this sold as one fender or a pair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is a single fender. Order the quantity you need for your boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep it from sliding around against the hull?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe ribbed surface flexes and grips the hull, which helps the fender stay put when the boat surges. Rigging it at the right height so the widest part sits at the contact point does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRinse the salt off when you rinse the boat, and scrub the ribs with mild boat soap now and then. 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