{"product_id":"t-h-marine-inflatable-boat-fender-5-5-x-20-in-black","title":"T-H Marine Inflatable Boat Fender 5.5 x 20 in Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThis T-H Marine cylinder fender is honest, no-drama hull protection for small and mid-size boats. It's a 5-1\/2 inch by 20 inch inflatable fender in black marine-grade PVC that keeps your topsides off the dock, a piling, or another boat. Hang it vertical at the slip or horizontal when you raft up. Cheap insurance for an expensive hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA boat fender is cheap insurance for an expensive hull, and this T-H Marine cylinder fender does exactly that job without any fuss. It's a black, inflatable fender measuring 5-1\/2 inches in diameter and 20 inches long, built from premium marine-grade PVC that shrugs off sun, salt, and the daily grind of rubbing against a dock. Simple gear. But it's the kind of thing you're glad you bought the first time the wind pins you against a piling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis size lands right in the sweet spot for small to mid-size boats. Think runabouts, center consoles, bass boats, and pontoons roughly in the 16 to 24 foot range. The 5-1\/2 inch diameter gives you enough cushion to keep topsides off a fixed dock or another boat, and the 20 inch length spreads that contact over a wide area so you're not relying on a single point of pressure. On a bigger boat you'd step up in diameter, but for the average trailer boat or day cruiser, this is the everyday fender you'll reach for again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou hang it however the situation calls for. Vertical off a cleat or a rail is the usual setup at a slip, with the fender riding down at the waterline where the dock actually makes contact. Horizontal works well when you're up against a low floating dock or a piling, and it's the go-to when you raft up alongside a buddy's boat. Rig it with a good fender line. A clove hitch or a round turn and two half hitches holds fine, and you can adjust on the fly as the wind and current shift you around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe marine-grade PVC is the part that matters over the long haul. Cheap fenders go chalky and split after a season or two in the sun. This one is built to take UV, salt spray, and the constant scuff of a dock without cracking or losing its shape. It's inflatable, so it holds a firm, springy cushion of air rather than a dead-feeling foam, and you can top it off or soften it a touch depending on how much standoff you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest note on the color. Black fenders look sharp and they don't show grime the way white ones do, which is why a lot of anglers and pontoon owners like them. But a black cover can occasionally leave a scuff mark on bright white gelcoat if it's really ground in. If your topsides are pristine white and you're fussy about it, either give the hull an occasional wipe-down or slip a fender sock over these. For most working boats and darker hulls it's simply a non-issue you'll never think about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's inflatable, storage is easy in the off-season or when you're trailering. Let some air out and you can stow a few in a locker or a milk crate without them hogging the whole cockpit. When you're ready to splash, air it back up firm and it's good to go. A hand pump or a low-pressure electric pump does the job in seconds, and you don't need much, just enough that it feels solid when you press on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow many do you need? The old rule of thumb is one fender for every 10 feet of boat, with a minimum of three, so you've got the bow, midship, and stern covered on the side you're tying to. Most folks keep a couple extra aboard so they can double up on the windward side or drop one wherever the dock has an awkward high spot. At this price, it's easy to build out a full set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line, it's an honest, no-drama fender from a company that's been making boat hardware for decades. Buy a few, rig them with decent line, and then forget about them until the day they save your rubrail. That's exactly what you want out of a fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePremium marine-grade PVC construction resists UV, salt, and dock scuff so it won't go chalky or crack after a season\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5-1\/2 inch diameter delivers solid standoff to keep topsides off fixed docks, pilings, and other boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e20 inch length spreads contact over a wide area instead of one pressure point\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInflatable design holds a firm, springy air cushion and lets you fine-tune firmness for more or less standoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack finish hides dock grime and pairs cleanly with darker hulls and pontoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCylinder shape hangs vertically at a slip or horizontally when you raft up or fender off a low dock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeflates for compact off-season and trailer storage in a locker or crate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized right for small to mid-size boats in the 16 to 24 foot range\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 T-H Marine Supplies 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 this fender good for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a great everyday fender for small to mid-size boats, roughly 16 to 24 feet. Think runabouts, center consoles, bass boats, and pontoons. Larger boats generally want a bigger diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the exact dimensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e5-1\/2 inches in diameter and 20 inches long. That's the standard cylinder size a lot of trailer boaters and day cruisers keep aboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it need to be inflated?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, it's an inflatable fender. Top it off with a hand pump or a low-pressure electric pump until it feels firm to the press. You don't need much pressure, just enough that it holds a solid, springy cushion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many fenders do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe old rule of thumb is one fender for every 10 feet of boat, with a minimum of three so you cover bow, midship, and stern on the side you're tying to. Most folks keep a couple extra for the windward side or awkward docks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I hang it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRig a fender line and hang it vertical off a cleat or rail at a slip so it rides at the waterline where the dock touches. Hang it horizontal when you're against a low floating dock or rafting up. A clove hitch or a round turn and two half hitches holds well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the black color mark my white hull?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt can leave a scuff on bright white gelcoat if it's really ground in, same as any dark fender. If your topsides are pristine white, wipe the hull down now and then or slip a fender sock over it. On darker hulls and working boats it's a non-issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePremium marine-grade PVC. It's built to take UV, salt spray, and constant dock contact without going chalky or cracking the way cheaper fenders do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it horizontally for rafting up?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The cylinder shape works hung either way. Horizontal is the go-to when you tie alongside another boat or fender off a low dock or piling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this sold as a single fender?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, this is a single fender. 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