Fenders

Fenders protect boats and pontoons from impact during mooring and when a vessel lies alongside the pontoon. They work as cushions between the boat and the pontoon structure and help reduce the risk of scratches, dents and other damage.

Top Marine offers fenders and dock bumpers as practical pontoon accessories for floating pontoons, marinas, boat berths and private docks.

Boats and yachts often use portable round or cylindrical fenders on the vessel itself. You can also add fixed fenders directly to the pontoon, berth or boat boom to make mooring safer and more convenient.

Safer mooring for boats and pontoons

Pontoon fenders for safer mooring

Pontoon fenders help protect both the boat and the pontoon. They are especially useful in marinas, boat harbours and private berths where boats regularly come alongside the pontoon.

You can fasten the fenders to the berth, pontoon edge or boat boom with screws. This creates a fixed protection point and helps absorb contact when the vessel moves alongside the structure.

Top Marine fenders perform well in demanding outdoor conditions because they:

• use soft and durable foam material;
• absorb impact during mooring;
• withstand sunlight without becoming brittle;
• do not leave marks on the vessel surface.

Where can you use fenders?

You can use fenders on different pontoon and marina structures, including:

• boat pontoons;
• timber pontoons with concrete floats;
• marina berths;
• private docks;
• boat booms;
• mooring areas where boats need extra side protection.

The right fender model depends on the pontoon type, boat size, berth layout and expected contact points between the boat and the pontoon.

Fenders technical information

When planning pontoon equipment, we also recommend reading these useful articles:
• Boat pontoon – 3 important things to consider when choosing a pontoon
• The location of the floating pontoon – 5 factors to consider in nature