Frequently Asked Questions and the Answers Regarding the Fendergrip®

Yes. Pushing the black button allows the fender to drop down right where you want it. Releasing the button sets the line. To go up, grab the Fendergrip® and pull the free end of the line; wherever you stop, it's set!

No. There is only one model Fendergrip® which is a universal fit. We recommend 3/8" - 1/2" line.

First, doublecheck and measure your line size. Many boaters think in terms of their MOORING line size which is often 1/2" and larger. As 1/2" line will not fit through the holes on most fenders, chances are good that your FENDER line size is smaller.

If you do have huge fenders, your option would be to change the fender line to 1/2" double braid, which is typically rated at 7,000 lbs test; this is more than enough strength for ANY fender and costs about 45¢ per foot.

No. The Fendergrip® works equally well with twisted or braided line.

The Fendergrip® is the only fender adjuster that uses the fender's line to hold itself to the boat; the fender line is still holding most of the fender's load. This makes the Fendergrip®'s hold on the fender much more secure than any other fender holder on the market.

Any size diameter and shape of railing works well; round, oval, or square.

Fendergrip®s work just fine on wood rails. In fact, when wood rails are over 2 1/2" width, the Fendergrip® will not even touch the underside of the wood rail. A rule of thumb is as follows; if you presently tie your fenders to your wood rails, then you may use the Fendergrip® effectively.

Please note that a fender line may chafe a highly polished wood rail; this is an issue to some boaters. For those who finish their wood rails seasonally, this is not an issue.

No. If you use a 3/8" - 1/2" line, the fender height will not change unless you push the button.

The largest yacht we know of using Fendergrip®s is 103 feet in length, with one meter diameter ball-style fenders. This application has been in use since 1993 and has worked flawlessly.

Pass the line up through the side opposite the black button. Then over the rail, push the button, and down through the other hole; that's it!

No. It is easily removed and placed elsewhere.

It's very easy. Push the Fendergrip®'s button and let the line run out of the top. Then go place it where you like, push the button, and drop the line back through.

The Fendergrip® works! It may sound silly to state the obvious, but our product really works as advertised! (Many competitors claim their products work, but in the real-world boating environment, these products can actually hinder fender use.)

The Fendergrip® gives you speed and safety of a push button. It takes time to tie knots and adjust fenders when you're away from the comfort of your dock. In result, boaters often do not use fenders because of the hassle in adjusting them, and fend off another boat, or a dock, with their hands and feet; this is extremely dangerous and often can result in serious injury. Fendergrip® offers you instant adjustments and lets you use your fenders more effectively!

The Fendergrip® allows you to tail and adjust a line under load, without assuming the line's load on your hands. Holding a fender line under load is very dangerous; a line may be easily ripped from you hand.

The Fendergrip® uses the fender line to secure the fender to the boat; it's as if you tied a knot by hand! OTHER fender adjusters use a strap, suction cup, or hook to hold the fender to the boat. These designs greatly reduce the load the fender can handle and are easily stretched, pulled off the boat, or broken, when loaded severely.

The Fendergrip® cannot jam: Guaranteed! The Fendergrip®'s unique design enables you to clear the channel and release the line no matter what the load. Some other products will deform or jam under a severe load; damaging the fender line and making further adjustment impossible.

No; the fender line and railing still look great after thousands of cycles!

Dupont's Delrin®, a resin most often used for high-end marine applications.

Delrin maintains it's strength and color after being exposed to the sun and sea for years. It contains an ultraviolet (UV) inhibitor that screens out damaging sun rays. Many competitors use nylon which is a cheap and weak material. Nylon loses its strength and color with sun exposure.

Yes; four 3/16th's stainless steel screws and one 3/16th's stainless steel compression spring.

No; and there are over 175,000 Fendergrip®s in use!

The Fendergrip® was introduced in June 1993.

Actually, the Fendergrip® is priced within a dollar or two of most other competing fender adjusters that are less useful and less durable.

In fact, many other fender adjusters are so poorly made, that they require replacement within a few months of use due to malfunctioning, or breakage. Of course, unless you are present when the other, cheaper adjusters fail, you not only will lose your adjuster, but the whole line and fender as well! Most importantly, the boat will have lost the protection of the fender.

The Fendergrip® is a one time purchase that should last you the lifetime of your boat. Why not spend a few dollars more and get the best! We are the number one selling fender adjuster for a reason; there are no compromises when it comes to the quality of the Fendergrip®'s components; only the best materials are used and hand assembled for perfect operation.

No. The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office has issued two patents for the Fendergrip®'s unique design.

Fendergrip®s are made in the U.S.A.

EACH Fendergrip® is carefully hand assembled, inspected, and tested for perfect operation before packaging.

No. Since the specific gravity of Delrin is 1.6, the size of the Fendergrip® would have to be enormous to create an air cavity large enough to achieve buoyancy.