Inflatable, Deflatable, Space-Saving Boat Protection
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021
What’s better than an incredibly effective, INFLATABLE boat bumper? A bumper that DEFLATES and takes up less space on your boat than a traditional fender.
No matter how big your boat is, there’s one thing that every boat owner can agree on: there is never enough storage! Big Bumper Company has created an effective solution to not only protect your boat better than any traditional fender ever could but also to save precious space.
It’s a detail that most people don’t think of when they see that BIG inflated bumper, and it often leads observers to question, “Yeah, but what do you do with that big bumper when you’re not using it?” The answer is simple, “DEFLATE IT and put it away!”
Traditional bumpers and fenders provide inadequate protection. They're too small to provide effective separation between your boat and the dock or another boat, and their size further limits the area they can protect. Traditional bumpers can also be hard themselves, and the small size concentrates the load into the limited area of the boat that it contacts. Conversely, inflatable Big Bumpers provide much better coverage, separation, and impact absorption, which all equals better protection for your boat!
Big Bumpers are made from PVC, which is very flexible and soft on surfaces, significantly reducing the risk for scratches and rub marks on your boat.
Currently available in black or grey, Big Bumpers are available in 18” and 24” diameters and in 2, 4, 6 and 12-foot lengths. They are large enough to absorb more travel between the two surfaces, minimizing shock and reducing impact loads by spreading them over much larger areas.
If you’ve been looking for a better bumper, then look no further than Hastings Big Bumpers. They’re located in Michigan and are the sole distributor for Big Bumper Company in the states of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Shop online at www.hastingsbigbumpers.com and use promo code “Scuttlebutt” for free shipping on your entire order!
A version of this article appeared in the Summer Issue (July/August) 2021 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine.
tags: Accessories
