Fenders and buoys

All boats need fenders, whether you have a small dinghy, sailboat or larger motorboat. The primary function of the fenders is to protect your boat and absorb shocks, both during entry and when your boat is in the harbor. We (Alpina Marine) have quays down to Næstved Canal – where commercial ships and pleasure craft sail past daily. This creates movement in the water, which in turn means that sailors who come to us for boat storage or boat repairs naturally use fenders when docking at our quay. Fenders are typically placed hanging along the freeboard and protect your boat from the bulwark or other boats.

We recommend that you invest in good fenders that are the right size for your boat – there are many opinions on the size of a fender, but please use a rule of thumb as follows: For a cylindrical fender approx. 3 cm in diameter for every 1.5 m of boat length, and for a round fender approx. 6 cm per 1.5 m of boat length. This is not a definitive answer :) just a guideline – it should also be possible to handle your fender!

Here in this category you will find fenders from Majoni and Dan-Fender from Danish Dan-Hill Plast. In 1952, Dutch Majoni invented the plastic football and a new way of manufacturing hollow plastic products with a rotational molding technique. This technique was used to develop several products, such as Majoni Fenders. Today you will find Majoni fenders all over the world.

Did you know that Majoni Fenders are available in 12 different colors? And that you can get Majoni Fenders with your own name or logo?

Dan-Fender – Danish-made fender

Dan-Fender is part of Dan-Hill Plast – one of the world's leading manufacturers of buoys and fenders for the marine sector. Dan-Hill is a market leader due to its high quality, innovative design and exceptional service. Today, Dan-Fender is exported worldwide through an extensive network of distributors. Dan-Fender has more than 35 years of experience in moulding fenders and buoys of very high quality. In addition to fenders and buoys, Dan-Hill is one of Europe's leading technical plastic manufacturers, with advanced development and production equipment.

How many fenders should there be on a boat?

As with everything else – there are several opinions on how many fenders a boat should have. At a minimum, there should be 6 fenders that fit the size of the boat. The bigger and longer the boat, the more fenders you need. If you have as a principle that you like to have an extra fender – you will go far.

NOTE! The water level rises and falls, this is also something you need to take into account when placing fenders on your boat. You can tie your fender with double half-hooks, we have fender liners for this purpose here.

For us, fenders are important, they protect your boat from damage from other boats, quays, piles, etc. The investment in new and good fenders is relatively small if we compare it to the price of your boat! Feel free to buy several new and good fenders – when you invest in a new (or used) boat. The investment in fenders is relatively small – if we compare it to the price of your boat!

Fender deals

You will always find offers on boat accessories and equipment for your boat here in our marine store. The offers will vary during the season. If you want to be informed about offers on fenders, you should sign up for our newsletter - alternatively follow our Facebook page. We carry branded products and the boat accessories we have on offer are only recognized brands that we would use on our own boat.

Fenders in different sizes, shapes and colors.

With us you will find fenders in different sizes, shapes and colors. We have white fenders, black fenders and blue fenders as standard. Of course we can also offer redder fenders. Choosing a fender and fender color is a matter of taste - often you choose a fender that matches the color of the boat.

Did you know that fenders were previously woven from rope in various patterns? Historically interested boat owners still use these fenders. You can also find fenders made from rope with cork filling.

Need help finding the fender that suits you and your boat? Visit our marine center at Bådebyggervej in Næstved. You are also welcome to contact us here