Taylor Made Products 1188 Tuff End Inflatable Vinyl Boat Fender, 10 Inch x 30 Inch, White

The Taylor Made Products 1188 Tuff End fender is a 10 inch x 30 inch inflatable cylindrical boat fender built to protect hulls in the 40 foot to 50 foot range while docking or rafting up. It is constructed from flexible, resilient marine grade vinyl in a seamless one piece design, which Taylor Made states is the strongest construction method in the industry because there are no seams to fail under repeated compression against a dock or piling.

Each end is injection molded and tested to 2000 psi tensile strength, giving the fender durability at the points that see the most wear. A tri-valve system allows for quick inflation with either a standard football needle or an air compressor, and the recommended inflation pressure is 2 psi. The fender has a large line hole, 1-1/2 inches in diameter on this 10 x 30 size, sized to accommodate most dock lines and shackles without a separate rope-through kit.

The 1188 is finished in white and is made in the USA for heavy duty marine applications. Taylor Made recommends choosing a fender size and quantity by surveying similar boats of the same size and weight already docked in your area and matching that setup, since fender needs vary by boat weight, hull shape, and dock conditions in addition to length.

Specifications

• Brand: Taylor Made Products
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1188
• Product Type: Cylindrical Fender
• Size: 10 inches x 30 inches
• Color: White
• Material: Marine grade vinyl
• Line Hole Diameter: 1-1/2 inches
• Recommended Boat Length: 40 feet to 50 feet
• Weight: 5.85 pounds
• Recommended Inflation Pressure: 2 psi
• Construction: Seamless one piece construction
• Valve Type: Tri-valve
• End Tensile Strength: Injection molded ends tested to 2000 psi
• Country of Origin: Made in the USA
• UPC: 040011311887

Frequently Asked Questions

What size boat is the Taylor Made 1188 fender designed for? The 10 inch x 30 inch size of this Tuff End fender is recommended for boats in the 40 foot to 50 foot range.

What material is the Taylor Made 1188 fender made from? It is made from flexible, resilient marine grade vinyl in a seamless one piece construction, so there are no seams to fail under repeated compression against a dock.

How do I inflate the 1188 Tuff End fender? A tri-valve on the fender allows inflation with either a football-style inflation needle or an air compressor, with 2 psi as the recommended inflation pressure.

How big is the line hole on the 10 x 30 inch Tuff End fender? This size has a 1-1/2 inch diameter line hole, large enough to fit most dock lines and shackles without an additional rope-through kit.

Is the Taylor Made 1188 fender made in the USA? Yes, the Taylor Made Products Tuff End fender, part number 1188, is made in the USA for heavy duty marine applications.

How durable are the ends of the Tuff End fender? The ends are injection molded and tested to 2000 psi tensile strength, which is where fenders typically see the most wear from repeated dock contact.

What color does the 1188 fender come in? Part number 1188 is the white version of the Taylor Made Tuff End fender in the 10 x 30 inch size.

How much does the Taylor Made 1188 fender weigh? The 10 x 30 inch Tuff End fender, model 1188, weighs 5.85 pounds.

How do I know what fender size to buy? Taylor Made recommends surveying your docking area to see what fender size and quantity are used on boats similar in size and weight to yours, and using that as a guideline for the 1188 or other Tuff End sizes.

Is the Tuff End fender a genuine Taylor Made product? Yes, part number 1188 is a genuine Taylor Made Products Tuff End fender, not a generic aftermarket copy.

What comes in the box with the 1188 fender? The 1188 listing includes one Tuff End fender; it ships uninflated and is inflated after purchase using the tri-valve.

How is the 10 x 30 inch fender different from other Tuff End sizes? The 1188 in 10 x 30 inches is sized for 40 to 50 foot boats, larger than Taylor Made's 8 x 27 inch fender sized for 25 to 40 foot boats and smaller than its 19 x 50 inch fender.