{"product_id":"taylor-made-boatguard-8x26-ribbed-boat-fender-black","title":"Taylor Made BoatGuard 8x26 Ribbed Boat Fender - Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Taylor Made BoatGuard fender is a round, ribbed inflatable that measures 8 inches across and 26 inches long. It's a full-size fender in black vinyl, sized for runabouts, cruisers, and pontoon boats that need real standoff at the dock or when rafting up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're coming into the dock or rafting up with friends, a good fender is the cheapest insurance your hull will ever get. The Taylor Made BoatGuard fender is a round, ribbed inflatable that measures 8 inches across and 26 inches long. That's a full-size fender, sized right for runabouts, cruisers, and pontoon boats that need real standoff between the hull and a piling or another boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built from heavy vinyl with a ribbed surface. The ribs do two things. They add stiffness so the fender holds its shape under load, and they help it grip against pilings and rub rails instead of sliding around. The black finish is the practical choice out here. Dock scuffs, tire marks off a piling, algae stains, none of it shows the way it would on a white fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInflation is handled through a needle-type valve. You inflate it with a standard inflation needle, the same kind you'd use on a sports ball, so topping off the pressure before the season or after a cold snap takes about a minute. Keep it firm but not rock hard and it'll soak up dock impact the way it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow many do you need? Depends on the boat. A general rule is one fender for every 10 feet of length, with a minimum of three per side. This one's sold as a single, so you can build your set to match your boat and your slip. Hang them at the waterline where the hull is most likely to make contact, and adjust the height for the dock or the boat you're tying up next to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it isn't: this is a general-purpose round fender, not a flat pontoon fender or a transom-specific design. If you need something shaped to a pontoon log or a specific rail, that's a different tool. For everyday docking, rafting, and fending off at the fuel dock, a round ribbed fender like this one is exactly what most boaters reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 inch diameter by 26 inch length gives full-size coverage for most runabouts, cruisers, and pontoon boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRibbed vinyl body adds stiffness and grips pilings and rub rails instead of sliding around\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeedle-type inflation valve tops off with a standard inflation needle in about a minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRound profile hangs vertically or horizontally along the hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack finish hides dock scuffs, piling marks, and stains better than light colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a single fender so you can match the count to your boat and slip\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 Taylor Made 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 is the Taylor Made BoatGuard 643117 fender?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt measures 8 inches in diameter and 26 inches in length. That's a full-size round fender suited to runabouts, cruisers, and pontoon boats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I inflate it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe fender uses a needle-type valve. You inflate it with a standard inflation needle, the same style used for sports balls. Inflate it firm but with a little give so it can absorb impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs an inflation needle included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe fender is sold as a single unit. An inflation needle isn't listed as included, so plan to use one you already have or pick one up separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBlack. The dark finish hides dock scuffs, piling marks, and stains better than a light-colored fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many fenders do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA common guideline is one fender for every 10 feet of boat length, with at least three per side. This fender is sold individually so you can match the count to your boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA ribbed vinyl body. 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