Taylor Made Tuff End Fender 1185, 8 Inch x 27 Inch White Vinyl Boat Fender for 25-40 Foot Boats

The Taylor Made Tuff End Fender (part number 1185) is an 8 inch x 27 inch inflatable vinyl boat fender designed to protect hulls from dock and piling contact during mooring. It is built from flexible, resilient marine grade vinyl using a seamless one-piece construction, which Taylor Made states is the strongest fender construction in the industry since there are no seams to fail under repeated compression. Each end is injection molded and tested to 2000 psi tensile strength, giving the fender durability at the points that see the most wear. Twin eyes are molded into the fender, allowing it to be hung either vertically or horizontally depending on how much freeboard protection a boat needs. Inflation and deflation are handled through a tri-valve, which accepts a standard football inflation needle or an air compressor; Taylor Made recommends inflating this fender to 2 psi. The line holes on this 8 inch diameter fender measure 1-1/16 inch, sized to accommodate most dock lines and shackles. This fender is recommended for boats in the 25 to 40 foot range, though the best way to confirm the right size is to compare against fenders already in use at the same dock for boats of similar size and weight. It is finished in white and manufactured in the USA for heavy duty marine use.

Specifications

• Brand: Taylor Made
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1185
• Color: White
• Material: Marine grade vinyl
• Diameter: 8 inches
• Length: 27 inches
• Weight: 3.86 pounds
• Line Hole Diameter: 1-1/16 inch
• Valve Type: Tri-valve
• Recommended Inflation Pressure: 2 psi
• Recommended Boat Length: 25 to 40 feet
• Construction: Seamless one-piece
• Mounting: Twin eyes, vertical or horizontal hanging
• Country of Origin: Made in USA
• UPC: 040011311856

Frequently Asked Questions

What size boat is the Taylor Made 1185 fender designed for? The Taylor Made Tuff End Fender 1185 is recommended for boats in the 25 to 40 foot range, though the best way to confirm sizing is to compare against fenders already in use at your dock for boats of similar size and weight.

What are the dimensions of fender 1185? Fender 1185 measures 8 inches in diameter by 27 inches in length.

How much does the Taylor Made 1185 fender weigh? This fender weighs 3.86 pounds.

What material is the Tuff End Fender made from? It is constructed from flexible, resilient marine grade vinyl in a seamless one-piece design, which Taylor Made states is the strongest fender construction in the industry since it has no seams to fail.

How do I inflate the 1185 fender? Fender 1185 uses a tri-valve that accepts a standard football inflation needle or an air compressor, and Taylor Made recommends inflating it to 2 psi.

Can this fender be hung horizontally as well as vertically? Yes, the 1185 fender has twin eyes molded into it, allowing it to be hung either vertically or horizontally depending on the protection needed.

What size line or shackle fits through the fender's line holes? The 8 inch diameter Tuff End Fender has a line hole diameter of 1-1/16 inch, sized to fit most dock lines and shackles.

How durable are the ends of this fender? The 1185 fender has injection molded ends that are tested to 2000 psi tensile strength for added durability at the points that see the most wear.

What color does the Taylor Made 1185 fender come in? This Tuff End Fender is finished in white.

Is the Taylor Made Tuff End Fender made in the USA? Yes, fender 1185 is made in the USA for heavy duty marine applications.

What comes in the box with part number 1185? Ordering part number 1185 includes one Tuff End Fender, uninflated, ready to be filled to the recommended 2 psi before use.

How do I know if the 1185 is the right size fender for my dock? Taylor Made recommends surveying your docking area to see what fender size and quantity is used for boats of similar size and weight to yours, and using that as a guideline when choosing between the 1185 and other Tuff End Fender sizes.