TAYLORMADE

PONTOON FENDER

BOAT SIZE: Pontoons up to 30 ft. SIZE: 9-by-16 in.

COLORS: White, silver, gold

PRICE: $54.99; westmarine.com; taylormadeproducts.com

This is a cleverly designed, specialpurpose fender that fits pontoons perfectly. The back side is molded to hook under the deck, and an included web strap slides through the top slot and hooks around the rail. Pull the buckle to tighten the strap and the fender is fixed in place. It’s even safe to keep in place while underway. A pair provides a barrier to protect rafted boats from the deck and to protect the pontoon from dock damage.

BEST USES: A second fastening option allows hooking it under the deck and running the web strap around the M-brackets under the deck to hold it in place—an option that works well on swim platforms and bow decks without a rail.