IN A NUTSHELL: premium hull bumper for boats 15' to 50', double guarded eyelets

This Super Gard is for you if you have a boat that's 15' - 50' long and are willing to invest the best protection. This is premium hull protection, with its heavy-duty eyelets and anti-rolling ribs. This bumper will hang from the side of your vessel, protecting your hull from oncoming boats.

The double-molded eyelets make this the strongest bumper, able to withstand wear from a tugging rope better than the Hull Gard or Storm Gard.

The Super Gard is made for boats anywhere from 15' to 50', so whether you cruise in a speed boat or pontoon, the Super Gard will work as your boat bumper.

For boats smaller than 15', this premium boat bumper may be a little overboard (no pun intended). Take a look at our Hull Gard, a more standard boat bumper that will fit boats anywhere from 10' - 35'.

If you are more budget conscious and don't want a bumper with any extra bells and whistles, the Super Gard isn't right for you. This bumper is premium, so you can still get an exceptional boat bumper that doesn't have anti-rolling ribs or double-molded eyelets for a smaller price. If you want something a little more simple, keep scrolling.

If your boat is larger than 50', take a look at the Big B (featured below). For yachts and other HUGE vessels 50' to 150', consider these yacht-specific bumpers.

IN A NUTSHELL: heavy-duty, versatile hull bumper for boats 20' to 60'

The Taylor Made Big B Inflatable Center Tube can be hung either vertically or horizontally on your boat, which makes this boat bumper perfect for constantly changing tides.

Hang this center-tube-style bumper horizontally to protect your boat from bumping into pilings or pillars. Or, hang it vertically to protect it from docks or mooring buoys. This is the most versatile boat bumper because you can hang it whichever way you need, whether you are cozying up with your friend's boat on the water or tying up to the pier.

The Big B has a center tube to run the rope through for mounting, which means no eyelets that can be torn off (score!).

The Big B is a sturdy boat bumper, but if you generally cruise and park on smooth lake water, you don't need a boat bumper as buff as this one. These are really made for protection against crazy changing tides in the ocean, not so much a relaxed day of fishing on a lake. If you need something a little less hardcore, take a look at the Storm Gard or Hull Gard.

IN A NUTSHELL: affordable hull bumper for 15' to 35' boats

Taylor Made's Storm Gard is the best seller because it offers the perfect mix of affordability and quality. This boat bumper is less heavy duty than the Super Gard and Big B, but higher quality than the Hull Gard because of its ribbed edges, and reinforced molded eyelets. The ribbed edges grip the hull of your boat to keep it from rolling and the reinforced molded eyelets provide a sturdy connection point for a rope.

You can purchase this for a vessel anywhere from 15' to 35', perfect for a runabout or a pontoon boat.

The Storm Gard bumper will also stay shiny opposed to just a blah, general colored vinyl because it is designed to match its gelcoat. You are getting some really nice boat-bling with this bumper.

The Storm Gard's eyelets (where the rope is strung through) are less sturdy than those on the Super Gard and will show more wear sooner.

For boats longer than 35', such as yachts or other large vessels, you will need heavier duty boat bumpers. Consider the Big B, Super Gard, or Super-Duty Double Eye Yacht Fender for larger vessels.

IN A NUTSHELL: light-duty hull bumper for boats 10' to 35'

The Hull Gard is perfect for a boat lover who needs a reliable boat bumper, but doesn't want to splurge on any extra bling-bling.

If you are someone who doesn't mind splurging for the BEST boat bumper, the Hull Gard is not for you. It does not have extra ribbed body grips like the Super Gard, Big B, and Storm Gard. The oval shape will do an average job at keeping the Hull Gard in place, but a bumper with ribs will perform better on slippery surfaces or in windy conditions (like the Super Gard or Storm Gard).

Large vessels longer than 35' will need a boat bumper with a little more meat; take a look at the yacht bumper at #7 or the Big B at #2 for a hearty bumper that will protect a large boat.

IN A NUTSHELL: L-Shape, low-hanging bow protection for boats 10' - 15'

If you have a bass boat or runabout, you want this Freeboard Bumper to protect your gunwale and rub rail against high docks. It is also a good addition to boats with low freeboards like ski boats.

Hanging bumper shields are unique because they protect both the top and sides of your vessel, which differ from hull bumpers that just hang over the side. So, basically we consider this double protection for double awesomeness. It's great to pair some hanging bumpers in the front of your vessel with hull bumpers in the back on a bass boat or runabout.

If you don't have a low-hanging bow, you don't need this type of bumper because it is meat tofit snugly on a bow. It won't provide any extra protection for pontoons or yachts.

IN A NUTSHELL: snug fit, custom for pontoon boats, 10' - 30' long boat

If you want a fitted bumper for your pontoon boat, this Taylor Made pontoon boat bumper is built specifically to provide the best protection for this type of vessel. These pontoon boat bumpers fit securely between your boat's deck and pontoon float, which is different from typical hull bumpers that simply hang over the side.

A huge plus of these bumpers is that you can leave them on while cruising on the water. Most bumpers need to be pulled inside of your vessel while at speed, but these can stay put! The molded ridge hooks snugly to your boat, which means it won't move when you come in contact with another dock or boat.

We suggest pairing these with a set of hull bumpers, so both your deck and fence are protected

If you do not have a pontoon boat, this type of bumper will not work for your vessel. Make sure to get some type of protection that will fit your vessel.

IN A NUTSHELL: snug fit, extra protection, specialty for PWC

If you want to protect your PWC while tying up to the dock or other boats, take a look at this PWC Bumper that easily hooks to the side of your jet ski. If you are new to parking a PWC (or have a newbie boater using your rig), you can easily hook this bumper to the side of your jet ski while parking or tying up to other boats.

Now, PWC bumpers aren't all that common, but they can be super useful in preventing scratches on both the jet ski and other boats. Also, it provides an extra layer of protection while your rig is on the trailer.

You'll attach this bumper on either side of your PWC, and the flexible vinyl will fit most PWCs snugly to provide maximum protection.

If you don't want the hassle of removing and placing them in between docking and driving, maybe pass on the PWC protection. Your PWC will probably be fine without this—these are really just meant for extra-extra protection.

IN A NUTSHELL: extra heavy-duty bumper for yachts 50' - 150'

If you are looking for a bumper for your precious yacht, this Super-Duty Double Eye Yacht bumper will protect your hull from damage. Instead of glued or sewn seams, the Super Duty Double-Eye fender has welded seams that will not tear or split apart. You need this type of security on huge yachts to provide cushion when hitting docks or pilings.

It's designed for boats 50' - 150'—we are talking big bumpers, big boats, big protection here.

If you don't have a yacht, this is not the bumper for you! These are for huge yachts — not a family day on the pontoon.

What Size Boat Bumpers do I Need?

On our site, we already did the work of splitting up our boat bumpers by size. Take a look at our table where you can look at boat bumpers specific to the length of your vessel.

Even if you buy the most high-quality, bada** boat bumper, you must have the right size for your boat. The general rule is that for every 4' - 5' of boat, you need 1" of diameter on your boat bumper. So if your boat is 30', you should buy 3 boat bumpers that are about 7" - 8.5" in diameter.

Boat Bumper Accessories and Parts

How else can you make your boating experience easy and breezy? Here's a list of other supplies for your bumpers you may need to assist you on all your boating adventures.