PLASTIMO

FOUR-STEP LADDER FENDER

BOAT SIZE: 15 to 70 ft.

SIZES: 15 to 37 in. by 10 in. by 5 in. (one, two and three steps available)

COLORS: Blue, white

PRICE: $109; westmarine.com Tough, resilient, flexible, nonsmudge PVC is fashioned in the shape of a ladder, adding safe reboarding in the event of a fall overboard. Fasten a fender whip through both molded-in eyes and drop it over a cleat to hang it in place.

BEST USES: A four-step fender is ideal for use on boats with taller freeboard or, in a pinch, when there is no need for an auxiliary ladder, hang it horizontally to protect against dock pilings. With one-, two- and three-step models, it fits many recreational boats.