Boat Buoy & Fender Covers

Fender covers, also known as fender socks, are a nice way to protect the boat's hull from scratches and minor damages caused by rubber fenders. Although the fenders are flexible and quite soft, dirt particles still get in-between their surface and hull, which often leads to scuffs on gelcoat or paint while docking. Made of acrylic, polyester, or fleece, the covers are much easier on the vessel's surface, although it's still recommended to keep them clean. Actually, the material these accessories are made of really matters, and reputable manufacturers do a lot of research and testing to end up with the finest compound.

Unlike many other types of fabrics, a special yarn used for producing brand-new covers doesn't tend to fade, yet many of them are resistant to abrasion, sun, water absorption, mildew, and weather elements. Besides, they are more lightweight when getting wet. Products by leading trademarks such as Polyform or Taylor Made provide perfect fitment and easy installation; they are meant to last longer than a season or two, which makes such covers a smarter choice in the long run. In the meantime, the covers protect the fenders themselves from harmful UV radiation, so they won't melt and stick.