Davis Instruments FenderFriend Twin-Eye Boat Fender Adjuster, Black, Adjusts 16 to 72 Inches

The Davis Instruments FenderFriend Twin-Eye is a fender whip, adjuster, and hanger in one, built around Davis's Shockles shock-absorbing technology. It attaches to any fender with eyelets and lets you quickly set fender height along a rail, stanchion, or cleat, then fine-tune it by tightening or loosening the strap. The built-in shock absorber stretches to receive the impact when fenders get squeezed between the hull and the dock or another boat, so the strap gives instead of your rail, cleat, or stanchion bending under the pull. This same give also protects fender eyelets from tearing, which is the usual failure point of a plain fender line.

The strap is made from UV-resistant nylon webbing sewn directly over marine-grade elastomer, so the stretch is built into the webbing itself rather than a separate cord. A sturdy marine-grade nylon buckle lets you attach and adjust the fender in seconds, and the strap adjusts from 16 to 72 inches (0.4 to 1.8 m) to fit most boats, houseboats, and pontoons. Because it holds a slight amount of tension at all times, it also helps keep the fender in place during docking, surges, and wake action while the boat is unattended. This is the Twin-Eye version, designed for fenders with eyelets at both ends; a Center-Tube version is sold separately as a different item for fenders without twin eyelets.

Specifications

• Brand: Davis Instruments
• Manufacturer Part Number: 2450
• Style: Twin-Eye
• Color: Black
• Material: UV-resistant nylon webbing sewn over marine-grade elastomer
• Closure Type: Nylon buckle
• Adjustable Length: 16 to 72 inches (0.4 to 1.8 meters)
• Shock Absorber Stretch: 12 inches (30 centimeters)
• Weight: 0.44 pounds
• UPC: 011698010714
• Includes: One Twin-Eye FenderFriend with black webbing and buckle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Davis Instruments FenderFriend Twin-Eye used for? It is a fender whip, adjuster, and hanger in one, attaching to a fender with eyelets and using a built-in Shockles shock absorber to cushion impacts as the fender rubs against the hull or dock.

What size fenders does the FenderFriend Twin-Eye fit? The strap adjusts from 16 to 72 inches (0.4 to 1.8 meters), which covers most boats, houseboats, and pontoons; the Twin-Eye version is meant for fenders that have eyelets on both ends.

How much does the FenderFriend Twin-Eye stretch? The built-in shock absorber on the Davis 2450 FenderFriend Twin-Eye stretches about 12 inches (30 centimeters) to absorb impact when the fender is squeezed between the hull and the dock or another vessel.

What is the FenderFriend made of? It is made of UV-resistant nylon webbing sewn over marine-grade elastomer, with a nylon buckle used to tighten or loosen the strap.

How do you attach and adjust the FenderFriend Twin-Eye? Loop it through the fender's eyelet and secure it to a rail, stanchion, or cleat, then use the nylon buckle to tighten or loosen the strap until the fender sits at the height you want.

Does the FenderFriend Twin-Eye come in other configurations? Yes, Davis also sells a Center-Tube version (Davis #2455) for fenders that use a single center tube rather than twin eyelets; part number 2450 covers only the Twin-Eye style in black.

Will this protect my boat's rails and stanchions? Yes, because the FenderFriend's shock absorber stretches under load, it keeps stanchions, rails, and cleats from bending under the pull of a fender, instead of transferring that force directly into the hardware.

Does the FenderFriend Twin-Eye prevent torn fender eyes? Yes, the stretch built into the Davis 2450 strap absorbs the shock that would otherwise tear a fender's eyelet, which is a common failure point with rigid fender lines.

What color does the FenderFriend Twin-Eye come in? The Davis Instruments FenderFriend Twin-Eye, part number 2450, comes with black webbing and a black buckle.

How much does the FenderFriend Twin-Eye weigh? The Twin-Eye FenderFriend weighs 0.44 pounds.

What is included when I order the FenderFriend Twin-Eye? One Twin-Eye FenderFriend strap with black nylon webbing and a nylon buckle is included, part number 2450.