Taylor Made Pontoon Fender 31030 | White 16 x 9
Taylor Made Pontoon Fender 31030 | White 16 x 9 — Product description
The Taylor Made 31030 is a 16 by 9 inch ribbed vinyl pontoon fender built to hang flat against your pontoon's rail. It cushions the hits from docks and rafted-up boats, ships pre-inflated, and wipes clean when the season's done.
If you run a pontoon, you already know the rails and outer tubes take the hits nobody plans for. A dock you drifted into. A buddy's boat rafted up alongside for the afternoon. The Taylor Made 31030 pontoon fender is built for exactly that, a 16 inch by 9 inch ribbed vinyl cylinder that hangs between your pontoon and whatever it's about to bump.
What sets a pontoon fender apart from a regular round fender is the shape. This one's a cylinder with a molded-in ridge hook, so it sits flat against the pontoon's flat-sided rail instead of rolling around the way a ball fender would. You hang it, it stays put, and it covers more surface. That matters when you're nosing into a slip solo and can't be everywhere at once.
It comes pre-inflated with a football-style valve, so it's ready to hang the day it shows up. No pump, no fuss. If it ever goes soft on you after a few seasons, you top it back up with a common inflating needle, the same kind you'd use on a basketball. The white ribbed vinyl wipes clean and won't scuff a hull the way a bare bumper can.
Use it on the rub rail when you're docking, or drop a couple over the side when you raft up with friends on the sandbar. On most pontoons folks run two to four of these depending on boat length and how tight the slip is. This one's sold as a single, so order the count that matches your setup. One won't cover a 24 footer on its own.
It's a straightforward piece of gear that does one job well, and it's the kind of thing you're glad you already had aboard the first time a wind gust pushes you sideways into the dock. If you're not sure how many you need for your boat, or which size fits your rail, give us a shout and we'll walk you through it.
Key Features
- 16 inch length by 9 inch width, sized to cover a pontoon's flat rail
- Cylinder shape with a molded-in ridge hook so it hangs flat and stays put
- Ribbed white vinyl skin that wipes clean and won't scuff the hull
- Ships pre-inflated with a football-style valve, ready to hang out of the box
- Tops off with a standard inflating needle when it softens over time
- Protects against dock impacts and rafting up alongside other boats
- Sold as a single so you can match the fender count to your boat length
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 Pontoon Boat Fender 31030 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Taylor Made |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 31030 |
| UPC | 040011310309 |
| Color | White |
| Texture | Ribbed |
| Shape | Cylinder with molded-in ridge hook |
| Length | 16 in |
| Width | 9 in |
| Material | Vinyl |
| Valve Type | Pre-inflated rubber football-style valve |
| Application | Pontoon boat fender |
| Sold As | Single |
Frequently asked questions
What size is this fender?
It's 16 inches long and 9 inches wide (the diameter of the cylinder). That's a common size for covering the flat rail on most pontoons.
Does it come inflated?
Yes. It ships pre-inflated with a rubber football-style valve, so you can hang it the day it arrives. No pump needed out of the box.
How do I re-inflate it if it goes soft?
Use a standard inflating needle, the same kind you'd use on a basketball or football, and top it back up through the valve. Takes a minute.
What is the ridge hook for?
The molded-in ridge hook lets the fender hang flat against the pontoon's flat-sided rail instead of rolling around like a round ball fender. It stays where you put it.
How many do I need for my pontoon?
Most folks run two to four depending on boat length and how tight the slip is. This is sold as a single, so order the count that fits your boat. One won't cover a longer pontoon on its own.
Will it work on a boat that isn't a pontoon?
It's shaped for a pontoon's flat rail, but it'll hang off any rub rail as a cushion. It just works best where it can sit flat against a flat surface.
