Why Use Phender Pros?

While Phender Pros have been around since 2008 and are not new boating, many boaters are just now learning how valuable they are to have on your boat.  Let’s take a look at how Phender Pro’s can add protection and convenience to your boat.

First, most all modern boats, and the entire Sea Pro lineup have deep V hulls which slice waves to make for a smoother ride.  This bow flare design results in the forward cleat being just as the bow starts to turn into the V shape design.

Now, when docking you have two very different types of environments with different challenges.  In states like Florida, you generally have 1-3ft tides in most areas, so most docks are not floating.  Once you get north into Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, etc, tides start to vary more.

In these photos of this 248 docked up to a floating dock, you can see how the fender is just where the bow starts to curve.  Once the 8-12ft tides common in Georgia start up, this fender will be pushed forward by the current, reducing the protection of the hull.