Why Your Fender Is Always at the Wrong Height… And the Fix That Actual

You tie your boat up at the dock. You walk away to get lunch. The water looks flat and calm. You come back two hours later. You see a new scratch on the side of your boat. It is floating way above the spot where it should be. You feel frustrated. You thought you did everything right.

This happens to almost every boat owner at some point of time. You adjust your fenders over and over. But the water does not stay still. If the water goes down, the boat goes down and you need to adjust lines and fenders. But the fender is tied to a dock that does not move. This is a big problem. We call it dock rash. It ruins the look of your boat.

The Problem With Tides

The ocean and even some big lakes have tides. Tides mean the water level goes up and down every day. Standard fenders are tied to a cleat on the dock. If the tide goes up 3 feet, your boat goes up 3 feet. But your fender stays in the same place.

Now the fender is too low. Your boat's rub rail is hitting the hard dock. The rub rail is the plastic or metal strip around the edge of your boat. It is meant to protect the boat. But it cannot work if the fender is in the wrong spot. Most people try to tie the fender to the boat instead. But then the fender can get stuck under the dock. It is a mess.

A Better Way to Protect Your Boat

You need a fender that knows where the water is. We made a system called Tide Right. It is a patented system that moves by itself. It uses a built-in float. When the tide goes up, the float pushes the fender up. When the tide goes down, the float pulls the fender down.

This means your fender is always in the right spot. You do not have to go out at night to fix your ropes. You do not have to worry when a big storm comes. The system allows your boat to move freely with the wind and waves. Your boat stays safe and secure.

How It Works

The Tide Right system uses a metal beam. You can choose a Y-Beam if you have a round piling. You can choose an I-Beam if you have a flat wall. The fender and a cleat are attached to the beam. You tie your boat to the cleat on the system.

Now, the boat and the fender are part of the same team. They move together. The system is made of 304 or 316 stainless steel. This metal is very strong. It does not rust in salt water. It is built to last for a long time.

Saving Money in the Long Run

A Tide Right system costs between $1,599 and $1,715. That might seem like a lot of money for a fender. But think about your boat. How much does it cost to fix the paint? How much does it cost to fix a hole in the fiberglass?

Dock rash is expensive to fix. It also makes your boat worth less money when you want to sell it. The Tide Right system is an investment. It gives you peace of mind. You can go home and sleep well. You know your boat is not hitting the dock.

Stop the stress of dock rash right now. Give your boat the best protection before the season starts. See the Tide Right in action and get yours here.