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Tuff End Round Fenders
Tough enough to meet the punishing demands of the commercial marine industry
Tuff End buoys feature heavy duty seamless construction to meet the punishing demands of the commercial marine industry. Favored by commercial fishermen for their durability and generous diameter, and useful in raft-ups where boats are constantly moving. Tuff End fender ends are made from injection molded vinyl tested to 2000 psi tensile strength, the strongest in the industry! Tuff Ends feature large line holes that will accept standard shackles. The curved design hole prevents chafing. Compressor or football needle valve inflation. Shipped deflated.
- Made from thick-walled marine grade vinyl for durability
- Injection molded ends for high strength
- Trivalve™ for easy inflation with football needle or compressor
- Valve located on the side of the buoy for easy inflation
- Great for larger boats or rafting!
- One year warranty
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 18 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
83%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (11)
- Reliable (11)
- Safe (10)
- Holds boat securely (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks (10)
- Large boats (9)
- Small boats (8)
- Open water (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Advanced (11), Casual/ recreational (6)
Reviewed by 18 customers
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Pros
- Holds Boat Securely
- Reliable
- Safe
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Docks
- Large Boats
- Small Boats
Comments about Tuff End Round Fenders:
Talor should cut apart a basketball & see how a needle inflation valve is made. Theirs is wrong, and doesn't inflate without great effort. I couldn't keep the hole in the needle lined up with the hole in the valve.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Safe
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks
- Small Boats
Comments about Tuff End Round Fenders:
I inflated my two new fenders several weeks before I used them in a real-world setting and let them sit in the house to see if they would retain air. They both lost air, so I refilled several times with the same result: A slow deflation. I submerged in water, finally, and discovered leak was at fill hole. It occurred to me to turn the air inlet plug clockwise with a screwdriver, since it is designed to receive a phillips head driver. It indeed need to be tightened slightly and that seems to have solved the leak. A simple printed statement by the manufacturer explaining this procedure could have accompanied the product and would have prevented needless anxiety about possibly having to return the product. I almost did return it but it would have been an unnecessary return of a functioning product, at least so far (day 4 and they are still inflated).
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Safe
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Tuff End Round Fenders:
These fenders are were less than 3 months old each time I had to replace them. Now, with the replaced fenders, 2 started leaking again, and Taylor will not replace them, said warranty was only good from original purchase, not replacement dates...
POOR FENDER, EXPENSIVE, UNRELIABLE
Pros
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Small Boats
Comments about Tuff End Round Fenders:
Inflated with a football needel. The fender is now losing air. Have to recheck and try to fix problem.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Safe
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks
- Large Boats
Comments about Tuff End Round Fenders:
Chain fender to dock piling
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Holds Boat Securely
- Reliable
- Safe
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Boats
Comments about Tuff End Round Fenders:
Great for use in canals and locks.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Safe
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks
- Large Boats
Comments about Tuff End Round Fenders:
Good product but expensive
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Holds Boat Securely
- Reliable
- Safe
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks
- Small Boats
Comments about Tuff End Round Fenders:
This is the perfect fender for boats with short sides. (Ski boats, bass boats…) You get the same protection as you would with bigger more expensive fenders at a 1/3 the size. This makes storage easy, especially on smaller boats. I rate this product as an A+++
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Holds Boat Securely
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks
- Large Boats
- Small Boats
Comments about Tuff End Round Fenders:
Great hull protection would buy again
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks
- Large Boats
- Small Boats
Comments about Tuff End Round Fenders:
Great hull protection would buy again
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