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For a simple, but effective side fender, why not use our Go Kart Tyres?

These tyres come in two widths. Narrow (front tyres) are 5" wide. Wide (rear tyres) are 8" wide.

They are fitted with a stainless steel attachment ring for hanging.

Traditional fenders finish the look of a narrowboat

The button fender is the standard fender for the back of a boat or a simple fender for the front.

It is approximately 8" (200mm) deep. If more depth is required for the rudder, either use a long button fender or add a tipcat fender.

Traditional fenders finish the look of a narrowboat

The long button fender is a longer fender for the back of a boat.

It is approximately 12" (300mm) deep. If more depth is required for the rudder add a tipcat fender.

Traditional fenders finish the look of a narrowboat

The bow fender wraps around the bow of a boat giving more protecion than a button fender.

Traditional fenders finish the look of a narrowboat

The tipcat fender is the additional bolster used under a button fender at the back of a boat to give greater protection for the rudder if required, when a button is not long enough.

These pipe fenders are ideal for narrowboats as they are thin  enough (45mm dia.) to leave down if you insist on doing so, though it is much better to lift them when cruising.

The knot at the bottom is a crown knot. This ensures that it will never come undone. Beware cheaper varieties which have a simple knot underneath which can come undone very quickly, meaning you lose your pipe!

Standard ones are 16" (40cm) long, whilst long ones are 21" (54cm) long.

These fairleads can be used at the bow of the boat, or more commonly, on the handrail beside the centre rope to avoid it chafing the edge of the handrail.

The lip sits over the edge of the rail giving additional security and protecting the edge better.