Mooring can sometimes be a challenge: carrying fenders back and forth, tying clove hitches and hoping everything stays in place. Meanwhile, you can’t carry them all at once, a line may come loose, or a fender may fall into the water. This causes unnecessary stress and frustration.
With Fastfender, that’s a thing of the past. Within seconds, you attach the fenders to the railing. The best part? You can hold multiple fenders in one hand while securing them to the railing with the other - it hardly gets faster or easier!
Why a clove hitch is often more hassle than necessary
The clove hitch is probably the best-known knot on board. And yes, in theory it’s quick and convenient… in theory.
In practice, things often go slightly differently. You need to tie it quickly, but the line twists the wrong way. It’s too loose or too tight and of course, at the exact moment you’re in a hurry, it doesn’t go smoothly.
These are exactly the moments when you wonder if it could be faster and easier. Good news: it can! With Fastfender, you can leave the hassle of clove hitches behind.
What makes Fastfender so useful for boat owners? It’s actually very simple. You no longer need a clove hitch and can attach your fender to the railing with one hand.
No more hassle with separate actions or searching for that extra bit of time and space, but the ability to moor in a relaxed way. Curious what that looks like in practice?
Fastfender is for anyone who wants to make mooring faster and easier, without struggling with clove hitches every time. Whatever your situation on board, this product makes mooring much more pleasant.
Alone on board? You can attach your fenders effortlessly and quickly with one hand.
Need to moor quickly or often change berths? You save time at every stop.
Attach multiple fenders at once, without walking back and forth.
No loose lines or fenders falling into the water.
Quick to use, reducing the risk of damage during mooring.
Frequently asked questions about clove hitches (and why you no longer need them)
Good question and also the reason why many people look for instructions. With a clove hitch, the line goes around the railing once, crosses over itself and then makes a second turn. Then you tuck the end under the crossed section and tighten the knot.
It may sound simple, but it takes practice to tie it quickly and properly… not that you’ll need it anymore with Fastfender ;)
A clove hitch is sensitive to how you tie it. Incorrect tension can cause it to slip, a wet or stiff line works against you, and when you tie it under time pressure, the chance of mistakes simply increases.
Add wind, current and limited space, and something that was supposed to be “quick and easy” suddenly becomes a hassle. And that’s not even mentioning untying it afterwards…
Ready for a quick and easy alternative? Then it’s time for Fastfender on board.
Absolutely. And that’s a good thing, because let’s be honest: you didn’t start boating to learn knots, but to enjoy being on the water.
The convenient alternative to the clove hitch is Fastfender. It eliminates the need to struggle with knots while mooring, allowing you to attach your fenders to the railing with one hand.
That depends on how many fenders you have and the length of your boat. We sell Fastfender in sets of two. For boats up to around ten meters, we recommend at least two per side. If your boat is longer, three or four per side is a better choice for optimal protection.
Absolutely. Fastfender is available in different sizes, so there is always a model that fits your boat’s railing. The number after the product name indicates the suitable tube diameter.
Absolutely. Whether you have a motorboat, sailing yacht or sloop: Fastfender is suitable for every type of boat! The fender hooks are also available in white, blue or black, so you can match them with your fenders and lines.
The number of fenders you can hang at once depends on what you can comfortably carry. With Fastfender, you can hold multiple fenders at the same time and attach them one by one to the railing with your other hand. For example, you can carry three fenders and hang them quickly, saving a lot of time and hassle.
Absolutely. Especially when you are alone, there is no one to take over the helm and you need to act quickly while mooring. Fastfender is ideal in this case: you can carry multiple fenders at once and easily attach them to the railing with one hand. This saves time and creates a calmer mooring experience.
Experience the difference yourself
Fastfender makes mooring relaxed again. In no time, all your fenders are neatly in place. No more frustration, no hassle with clove hitches and no risk of fenders falling into the water. Curious?
We've had these for the past 2 years and they are by far the best fender holders we've every had. Once the fender is attached at the right length, the holder can be easily added or removed from the boat rails. They stay secure and are very strong.
Great idea and product!
It may be simple but most amazing things are. I bought them for my Sea Ray 240 Sundancer and it makes fender adjustments for different docking or rafting tie ups very easy. Plus install/ removal is so much nicer than dealing with four lines all the time.
Easy to use
I've used a lot of different fender holder quick tie ups over the years with both boats I've owned and these work and are by far the easiest I've used for quick adjustments.
This makes docking the boat easy
Excellent product! The design also allows for quick pack up at the end of the day. Takes 15 seconds to attach/ detach 4 fenders. I love boating and anything that makes it easier is a great find.
Should have gotten them sooner
I used to get annoyed with permanently tied bumpers on a 20' key west boat. Passengers that rode in the front area would have to use the bumpers as pillows.
Now I can easily take off the bumpers and store them out of the way, the clips worked great on hand rails on the bow as well as the metal poles that hold the canopy.
