What's your favorite fender?

[st68]

X2 on Exile, I use them on my dock when the boat is parked on the side and I keep them on the dock for the season and they do great. Also great for tie ups. Can easily deflate/inflate on the boat if storage is an issue and if you trailer your boat. They are thicker. Mine stay in the sun all season... on my 3rd season with the same ones with no issues

[xxrb2010]

How you X2 exile does not mark your gel coat?

I use basic fender from Overton with fender cover and got no mark. But use them only for people getting in and out at a dock.

[HVL2010]

FWIW I have used the hippity-hops for about three years now, and they are tough. I think it is key to not inflate them so that they are hard...they absorb shock better without tearing. I have used mine against metal floating docks at Norris, where I thought the wave action might be a problem, and they never ruptured. They are bigger and less expensive than the Exile ones too.

On the Skull bumpers, my friend bought a set a few years ago. They are crazy durable, crazy heavy, and crazy expensive. (I think more than $100 each) I would not buy them at that price point.

[Chad52]

I also like the Exile bumpers. It's so nice to be able to deflate them and store in a small place. I've seen them have sales on them before so you might be able to get a group buy going.

[st68]

How you X2 exile does not mark your gel coat?

I use basic fender from Overton with fender cover and got no mark. But use them only for people getting in and out at a dock.

Never had to think about it as it has never been an issue

[cedarcreek216]

Exile balls here as well. Inflate when needed and tie them to the top of the tower when not in use and deflate at the end of the day.


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[delmage171]

Got a group buy going boys! Check the Group buy section!!

Buy 3 save $20

So $13.33 each regular $20! Deal
Goes until April 9/2017


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[Jasonvv]

Hands down the Taylor Made Big - B fenders are the best. I got the 8 inch diameter. I also got the Big - B rope inserts so you don't have to tie a knot at the end of the fenders . The design of the fender allows it to roll which is a great feature in protecting your gelcoat . I have a Nautique G23


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What length did you go with for your G23?

[GMLIII]

I got the 8 inch diameter x 20 inch in lenght. I purchased 3 of them to use for either left or right side of the boat. If you go with this fender make sure you purchase the Big B Fender Hangers( see image below) as well . They come 3 to a pack for around 11-13 dollars.; m akes for a clearer finish vs a rope knot at the bottom of the fender..

[Beg4wake]

Exile Bouy balls are the ONLY ones I've ever owned that don't put rub marks on the gel! Plus they give you ample space between other boats when tying up. They probably aren't the best option when tying up to a dock as they my get popped on something sharp if it gets too rough. But I love mine! And they deflate easily if you need to save storage space (which on my G this isn't a problem so I leave 3 of them inflated at all times, tied to the phender pro's ready to snap in place!)

[RichSeverino61]

Taylor Made is what I've used over the years.

Met the folks over at Megafend when I was down in Miami for the boat show: https://citimarinestore.com/en/431-b...marine-fenders. Look to be decent quality fenders.

Hearing good things about the Exile buoy balls here... something to keep in mind for the future.

[NautiqueJeff]

I just got a set of these. I am going to try them out and see how they do. Thoughts?

[Cadesun]

Anyone run the exile
Ones? Guys say they work great and are thicker then the hippity hops

Maybe we could do a group buy?

http://exileaudio.com/store/index.ph...ll-fender.html


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My lakehouse neighbor and I used them this summer. They work really well but only the largest size actually kept our boats far enough apart for the board racks not to hit each other.

[mooneywa]

NautiqueJeff Do you have a link to those SeaDek fenders? I'm curious as well but google wasn't helpful in finding any.

[WakeUT]

Anyone use the Mission Sentry fenders? Any good?