Fendertex T73 Tandem Fender - Navy Blue

Fendertex T73 Tandem Fender - Navy Blue

The Fendertex T73 Tandem Fender is a specialty marine fender engineered with a dual tube design that prevents the fender from rolling on itself while protecting a significantly larger hull surface area than cylindrical or spherical alternatives. Weighing only 2.0 lbs and measuring 27.5 inches tall, 10 inches wide, and 5 inches deep, this fender is recommended for vessels between 30 and 43 feet (9–13 meters). It is distributed in the United States by PYI Inc. and is available in Navy Blue as a stock color.

The T73 finds versatile application across many boating scenarios: securing a tender alongside the main yacht, performing med-tie or stern-tie docking when a swim platform is present, protecting the widest beam points of sailboats, and a range of other docking needs. Its compact form factor deflates and rolls up for convenient stowage aboard vessels of all sizes, making it far easier to handle than heavy rubber or rigid plastic fenders — especially for younger crew or smaller crew members managing larger fender sizes.

Construction centers on a patented high-tech polyester textile outer shell that is knitted with salt-resistant technology, specifically designed to prevent micro-scratches on hull paint. The outer shell is dyed in mass, providing exceptional resistance to UV degradation and long-term color fading. The inner bladder is an ultrasonically welded polyurethane construction with 500% elasticity, adapted to the marine environment and featuring a secure empty-fast valve. Notably, the polyurethane inner bladder is independent of the textile shell, allowing bladder replacement in the event of a puncture without replacing the entire fender. Water can also be added to the bladder to act as ballast when needed.

Key Features

• Dual tube tandem design prevents rolling and maximizes hull coverage
• 316 stainless steel D-ring for secure attachment
• Suspension strap sewn into a cross configuration for added strength
• Retention strap prevents collar deformation during compression
• Highly elastic inflatable polyurethane inner bladder; water can be added as ballast
• Patented salt-resistant polyester textile knit — no micro-scratches on hull or paint
• Mass-dyed yarn for outstanding UV and color-fade resistance
• Machine washable at 40°C or easy to clean with water
• Deflates and rolls for compact, space-saving storage
• Recommended for boats 30–43 ft (9–13 m)
• Lightweight at only 2.0 lbs (0.86 kg)
• Textile cover temperature resistance: 284°F (140°C) static / 320°F (160°C) dynamic
• Inner bladder temperature resistance: 293°F (145°C) static / 257°F (125°C) dynamic