Taylor Made HullGard 10.5x30 Vinyl Fender | 1024
Taylor Made HullGard 10.5x30 Vinyl Fender | 1024 — Product description
The Taylor Made HullGard is a big inflatable vinyl fender built to keep a 35 to 50 foot boat off the dock and off its neighbors. At 10-1/2 inches around and 30 inches long, it's got the size to cushion a real hull, and it ships pre-inflated so you can hang it and go.
If you run a boat in the 35 to 50 foot range, you already know a small fender just gets crushed flat and does nothing. The Taylor Made HullGard 1024 is sized for the job. It's a 10-1/2 inch diameter cylinder, 30 inches long, with enough air volume to actually absorb the load when your hull leans into a piling or rafts up alongside another boat.
The body is smooth white vinyl. It wipes clean, it doesn't chalk up your topsides the way a rough surface can, and it holds up to sun and salt season after season. The oval cylinder shape rides well against a flat dock face or a round piling, and it hangs vertically or horizontally depending on how your cleats and rail line up. There's no molded seam ridge to leave a mark on the hull, which is exactly what you want on a boat where the gelcoat matters.
It ships pre-inflated, so there's no scrambling for a pump the day you pick up the boat. There's an inflation valve built in for air pressure adjustment, and that matters more than people think. Run it a little firmer for a heavy hull against a fixed dock, back it off a touch for a gentler cushion when you're rafted up. You dial it to the boat and the situation, and you can top it off later in the season if it softens up at all.
This is a single fender, so plan on hanging a few. On a boat this size you'll want fenders spread along the widest part of the hull and one up near the bow where she swings. Most owners in this length range run four to six of these depending on how they berth. Buy what covers your contact points and keep a spare in the locker.
Simple gear, done right. That's what you want in a fender. It's there to take the hit so your gelcoat doesn't, and the HullGard has the size and the vinyl to do exactly that.
Key Features
- 10-1/2 inch diameter by 30 inch length, sized for boats from 35 to 50 feet
- Smooth white vinyl body that wipes clean and resists chalking your topsides
- Ships pre-inflated so it's ready to hang out of the box
- Built-in inflation valve lets you fine-tune air pressure to the boat and the dock
- Oval cylinder shape rides well against flat dock faces and round pilings
- Hangs vertically or horizontally to match your cleat and rail layout
- Sold as a single fender so you can build out the exact coverage your hull needs
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Taylor Made reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Taylor Made HullGard 10.5 in x 30 in Inflatable Vinyl Boat Fender |
|---|---|
| Brand | Taylor Made |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1024 |
| UPC | 040011310248 |
| Color | White |
| Finish | Smooth |
| Shape | Cylinder, oval design |
| Diameter | 10-1/2 Inch |
| Length | 30 Inch |
| Recommended Boat Length | 35 Foot to 50 Foot |
| Material | Vinyl |
| Inflation | Pre-inflated with inflation valve for air pressure adjustment |
| Quantity | Single |
| Application | Marine |
Frequently asked questions
What size boat is the HullGard 1024 meant for?
Taylor Made sizes this one for boats from 35 to 50 feet. The 10-1/2 inch diameter and 30 inch length give it the air volume to cushion a hull that big without getting crushed flat.
Does it come inflated?
Yes. It ships pre-inflated, so you can hang it and go. There's also an inflation valve built in if you want to add or release air.
Can I adjust how firm it is?
You can. The inflation valve lets you adjust the air pressure. Run it firmer for a heavy hull against a fixed dock, softer for a gentler cushion when you're rafting up alongside another boat.
Is this one fender or a pair?
It's a single fender. On a 35 to 50 foot boat most owners hang four to six, so plan on ordering the number that covers your contact points.
What's it made of?
A smooth white vinyl body. It wipes clean easily and holds up to sun and salt exposure season after season.
Can I hang it horizontally?
Yes. The cylinder shape works hung vertically or horizontally, so you can set it up to match your cleats, rail, and the dock you're tying to.
