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Spherical ring defenses
Prepared for working with heavy loads
Highly resistant defenses adapted to manoeuvring large yachts, locks, navigation in very strong areas and any type of intensive navigation. They tolerate temperatures from -20oC to +60oC. Colour: white with blue terminal.
How to choose your fenders
Nowadays, the use of fenders is practically essential; therefore, they should almost be considered within the group of safety materials that a vessel must have.
In general terms, we must say that a fender must meet two main characteristics:
- Resistance to great compressions
- Resistance to strong friction
But in addition to this, there are a number of tips that should be known to correctly choose the fenders that best suit the boat:
- Do not choose fenders of small size: many do so, motivated by the problem of stowage on board; being all a mistake. It is preferable to fit fewer fenders, but of the right diameter.
Below is a chart that will be of great help to guide you in choosing the right diameter of your fenders:BOAT LENGTH RECOMMENDED FENDER DIAMETER 4-6 m. 9 cm. 6-8 m. 13 cm. 7-9 m. 15 cm. 8-12 m. 20 cm. 10-14 m. 23 cm. - You must have a minimum of 6 fenders, whatever the length of your boat and, if possible, a seventh one of larger diameter than the rest (it will be extremely useful when another boat is abalone to yours)
- Always remember to tie the fenders tightly with a whipstopper knot, on the bulwark, at the base of the candlesticks, or on the balconies (avoid the fenders)
- When the wind is blowing and there is sea, position the fenders so that they cover a maximum of the freeboard
- Note that if your boat is in a rough area, you should choose longer fenders
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