Size & Quantity Guide

For your Boat

For your Marina Berth

For your boat

Hauraki Inflatable Fenders

As a guide, we recommend every boat should always carry at least 3 fenders onboard (larger boats should carry 4-5).  The size of fender mostly depends on the length and design of your boat, but ultimately it comes down to personal preference and how the fenders are going to be used.  When selecting fenders, the length of your boat, and the following points should be taken into consideration:

• How much freeboard your boat has and the height of its topsides.
• What are you rafting up to (wharfs or other boats) and where you are rafting (calm waters or waters prone to waves or boat wakes). 
• The displacement of your boat.  Lighter weight boats can be at the lower end of the spectrum while heavier boats should be at the upper end.

Hauraki Inflatable Fender Size Guide:

Fender Specifications:

Hauraki Rectangle Inflatable Fenders

Fender Specifications:

Supafend Fenders

As a guide, we recommend every boat should always carry at least 3 fenders onboard (larger boats should carry 4-5).  The size of fender mostly depends on the length and design of your boat, but ultimately it comes down to personal preference and how the fenders are going to be used.

Supafend Fender Size Guide:

Hurricane Fenders

FOR YOUR MARINA BERTH

Marina Fenders - Fully Lined Berth

Many customers wish to have their marina berths fully lined with fenders (no gaps) for the protection and the look. To achieve this result, we suggest using Barrier Fenders and taking advantage of the custom sized fender option. We suggest you accurately measure your marina berth and calculate how many 2m fenders you need, and for any leftover space, either use a 1m Barrier Fender or order a Custom Barrier Fender to fit. If you have any questions or are unsure how to do this, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Marina Fenders - Stern In

The following suggestions should act as a guide to assist you with deciding how many marina fenders you may need around your berth if you reverse into your berth.  The numbers below include 1 or 2 fenders along the pier (across your transom). 

You may wish to add an additional fender for protection on the angled corner in your marina berth; but please note the length of this varies from marina to marina and may require a Custom Barrier Fender to achieve a perfect fit. 

Marina Fenders - Bow In

The following suggestions should act as a guide to assist you with deciding how many marina fenders you may need along the finger if you go bow into your berth.  It does not allow for fenders on the angled corner or pier at the front of your berth. 

Pro Splice Dock Line

As a guide, we recommend the following dock line size for your boat.  While it ultimately comes down to personal preference, experience tells us most people will choose a larger sized rope for its look and feel.  Along with length, the displacement of your boat should also be taken into consideration; heavier boats should use bigger ropes.