What type fenders to use at dock?

[rkkoeb]

Looking for ideas on what to use for fenders at the dock? They need to be easy to put on and I am ok with a DIY style fender. I plan on keeping these inside the jet ski until we dock and then pull them out.

 

[andrewterri]

you can find finders that clip onto you rub rail. i think i have seen them at overtons. they are pretty small and be thrown in your storge compartment. just do a quick google search for pwc fenders

 

[rkkoeb]

I read about them but they are kinda expensive and have heard they don't say on very well or are hard to get off at times

 

[andrewterri]

If you don't want to use those I would just find the smallest fender you can store in you compartment and use those.

 

[emspjay]

Where do you dock? Is it rough? I don't use fenders on my boat or Seadoo's unless it is in a very rough area (lots of wakes or waves). The rub rails will take some abuse.

 

[rkkoeb]

Docking will be at the public boat launch. At time it can be rough. Problem last year was the rub rails didn't line up with the side of the dock as the water was low so the jet ski would hit under the dock and scratch it up.

 

[emspjay]

If that's the case I would try something like this because you know it will stay on.

Dockmate Hinged PWC Fender

 

[Coastiejoe]

If that's the case I would try something like this because you know it will stay on.

Dockmate Hinged PWC Fender

These are what I use. They need to be adjusted properly so they stay in place, but they do work well to protect the hull from the dock.