Taylor Made Storm Gard Ribbed Fender 262307 | Black Onyx
Taylor Made Storm Gard Ribbed Fender 262307 | Black Onyx — Product description
The Taylor Made Storm Gard is a ribbed inflatable vinyl fender in black onyx, 6-1/2 inches in diameter and sized for boats from 20 to 25 feet. Hang it between your hull and the dock and it keeps fiberglass off fiberglass without the scuff marks a smooth light-colored fender leaves behind.
The Taylor Made Storm Gard fender is the one you rig up when you want your hull protected and you're tired of fenders that scuff the gelcoat. This is the 6-1/2 inch diameter model in black onyx, sized for boats running 20 to 25 feet. Hang it between your hull and the dock, or between you and a boat rafted up alongside, and it does the quiet work of keeping fiberglass off fiberglass.
What sets the Storm Gard apart is the ribbed surface. Those ribs flex and grip instead of sliding, so the fender stays put against a piling or a dock edge in a chop instead of walking sideways the way a smooth fender does. The black onyx finish is a nice touch too. It won't leave the black marks that darker rub rails and dock tires transfer onto a white fender.
It's built from inflatable vinyl with reinforced molded-in eyelets at both ends. Those eyelets are the part that fails first on cheaper fenders, so molding them into the body instead of grommeting them on is what lets you cleat off a fender line and trust it. Run a line through each eye and you can hang it vertically off a rail or horizontally along the rub rail, whichever the situation calls for.
Sizing matters with fenders. This 6-1/2 inch model is matched to boats in the 20 to 25 foot range. Go bigger on the boat and you'll want more diameter to keep the hull off the dock in a real blow. A center console, a bay boat, a small cuddy, a pontoon in that length, they're all right in the wheelhouse for this one. Most owners in that size range hang two or three per side.
This one ships as a single fender. If you're setting up a new boat from scratch, plan on a few. And keep a hand pump aboard, since inflatable fenders want a top-up now and then as the air and water temps swing through the season. Firm is good. Rock-hard isn't, because that just passes the shock straight into the hull.
Key Features
- Ribbed surface grips pilings and dock edges so the fender stays put in a chop instead of sliding
- 6-1/2 inch diameter sized for boats from 20 to 25 feet
- Black onyx finish resists the scuff marks that dark rub rails and dock tires leave on light fenders
- Reinforced molded-in eyelets at both ends for vertical or horizontal hanging
- Inflatable vinyl body, top it off with a hand pump as temperatures change through the season
- Ships as a single fender
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Taylor Made reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
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Technical specifications
| Title | Taylor Made Storm Gard Ribbed Fender 6-1/2 in Black Onyx |
|---|---|
| Brand | Taylor Made |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 262307 |
| UPC | 040011807953 |
| Series | Storm Gard |
| Color | Black Onyx |
| Surface | Ribbed |
| Shape | Cylinder |
| Diameter | 6-1/2 in |
| Recommended Boat Size | 20 ft to 25 ft |
| Material | Inflatable Vinyl |
| Eyelets | Reinforced Molded-In |
| Sold As | Single |
| Application | Marine |
Frequently asked questions
What size boat is this fender sized for?
The 6-1/2 inch diameter Storm Gard is matched to boats in the 20 to 25 foot range. If your boat is bigger, step up to a larger diameter so the hull stays off the dock in a blow.
Can I hang it horizontally along the rub rail?
Yes. It has reinforced molded-in eyelets at both ends, so you can run a line through each eye and hang it vertically off a rail or horizontally along the rub rail, whichever the dock calls for.
Why a ribbed fender instead of a smooth one?
The ribs flex and grip against a piling or dock edge instead of sliding. In a chop that keeps the fender where you set it instead of letting it walk sideways off the contact point.
Is this sold as a pair?
No, it ships as a single fender. Most owners in the 20 to 25 foot range run two or three per side, so plan on a few if you're rigging a boat from scratch.
Does the black onyx color mark up my hull?
It's the other way around. The black onyx finish resists the scuff marks that dark rub rails and dock tires transfer onto a white fender, so it stays looking clean longer.
Do I need to inflate it?
It's an inflatable vinyl fender, so keep a hand pump aboard and top it off now and then as air and water temps change. Set it firm but not rock-hard, because a rock-hard fender just passes the shock into the hull.
