Fenders - Polyform HTM-2

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A very specific request....
I'm looking to replace all my fenders (going from white to navy) and quite like the look of my current Polyform HTM-2. I can find them in the US and shipping is reasonable but being outside EU, will be hit hard with VAT / Duty.

Don't suppose anyone knows of an EU supplier for Polyform HTM-2, in navy colour? I know this is a UK form but there are lots of EU boaters on here too!

 

[Dino]

Union Chandlery in Cork sell Polyform fenders. Give Garrett a shout in Union. He’s a gent and he ordered me a new steering wheel last winter.
PM me if you want his email address

 

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Would appreciate that, thanks! I did check Union Chandlery website but didn't see HTM-2 in Navy, however, as they sell Polyform, might be able to find what i'm looking for. Hope all is well... we're well winterised on the Corrib by now

 

[Bouba]

I once imported a pair of fenders from the US....the air freight was high....they sent them inflated

 

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I once imported a pair of fenders from the US....the air freight was high....they sent them inflated

I actually read that somewhere! Polyform US website is actually offering free shipping when I added 8 fenders to the cart. Came to a total of 512 euro for which is completely fine, but what worries me is what Irish Duty (then 23% VAT) will come to.

I bought them from the UK back in 2018 for £36 STG each!

 

[Bouba]

I actually read that somewhere! Polyform US website is actually offering free shipping when I added 8 fenders to the cart. Came to a total of 512 euro for which is completely fine, but what worries me is what Irish Duty (then 23% VAT) will come to.

I bought them from the UK back in 2018 for £36 STG each!

I just ordered a bunch of supplements for health purposes......as usual the asking price is high...but with all the promotions and codes etc the price you pay is half...but the shipping department put on the customs form the original price and not what I paid....so the duty was horrific. Unfortunately duty is just something you have to accept

 

[Bouba]

...if they were shipped one or two at a time...it might get below the duty threshold

 

[ChromeDome]

For further try a Google search for Polyform HTM-2 "€"

It finds a few but it seems that the HTM is N/A in navy, so fender covers might be the solution (plenty around).

EDIT:
Similar designs can be found. For inspiration:

The known-good SVB shop: Fender with Rigging Passage from 31,95 € buy now | SVB

Center Hole Fenders - DAN-FENDER
Hole Through Middle Fender - Blue
centerholefenders
Seachoice Center Hole Fender, Roto-Molded Marine Grade Vinyl, White, 10 Ft. X 25 Ft.

 

[mnts]

there are two companies by name of Polyform manufacturing high quality fenders:
Polyform Norway F-series - Polyform AS – Strong and Flexible Heavy Duty Fenders
Polyform US Polyform US - F-1 (6

they have similar products, but also a bit different. I got the Polyform Norway F-series because I liked their darker navy blue, compared to the US design. the shapes look similar, but there are few cm differents in sizes.
However the Norwegean's seem not to be offering HTM version. I was at the beggining very much liking this HTM design, but ended up getting the F-5 size from Polyform No.

 

[ChromeDome]

there are two companies by name of Polyform manufacturing high quality fenders:
Polyform Norway F-series - Polyform AS – Strong and Flexible Heavy Duty Fenders
Polyform US Polyform US - F-1 (6

they have similar products, but also a bit different. I got the Polyform Norway F-series because I liked their darker navy blue, compared to the US design. the shapes look similar, but there are few cm differents in sizes.
However the Norwegean's seem not to be offering HTM version. I was at the beggining very much liking this HTM design, but ended up getting the F-5 size from Polyform No.

There certainly is a difference between HTM (Hole through middle) and the rest. Others call it Centre hole et al.

As per #8

 

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For further try a Google search for Polyform HTM-2 "€"

It finds a few but it seems that the HTM is N/A in navy, so fender covers might be the solution (plenty around).

EDIT:
Similar designs can be found. For inspiration:

The known-good SVB shop: Fender with Rigging Passage from 31,95 € buy now | SVB

Center Hole Fenders - DAN-FENDER
Hole Through Middle Fender - Blue
centerholefenders
Seachoice Center Hole Fender, Roto-Molded Marine Grade Vinyl, White, 10 Ft. X 25 Ft.

Wow, lots of food for thought there, thank you!

 

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there are two companies by name of Polyform manufacturing high quality fenders:
Polyform Norway F-series - Polyform AS – Strong and Flexible Heavy Duty Fenders
Polyform US Polyform US - F-1 (6

they have similar products, but also a bit different. I got the Polyform Norway F-series because I liked their darker navy blue, compared to the US design. the shapes look similar, but there are few cm differents in sizes.
However the Norwegean's seem not to be offering HTM version. I was at the beggining very much liking this HTM design, but ended up getting the F-5 size from Polyform No.

Yeah, looks like no HTM from the NO supplier, pitty!

 

[ChromeDome]

Well, not really a pity considering EU as Norway is not a member anyway.

 

[mnts]

There certainly is a difference between HTM (Hole through middle) and the rest. Others call it Centre hole et al.

As per #8

yes, it is a different design indeed.

Well, not really a pity considering EU as Norway is not a member anyway.

that is not really much of an issue, as manufacturing could be in EU also warehouses in EU countries. have not analysed their value chain in detail

I ordered mine from Italy (Nautical Items Nautical Accessories Sale On-board Equipment MTONauticaStore.it)
on the website they have good value packages if you buy multiple; I wanted black color, so contacted them and they were able to quickly ship me. ordered few times - both were smooth.

 

[alandalus11]

We got ours from this place about 5 years ago.

Contact – Boat Fenders Direct Limited

 

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We got ours from this place about 5 years ago.

Contact – Boat Fenders Direct Limited

Many thanks, i'll see what they can do. As they're UK, i'll get hit for Duty (Ireland).

 

[Bouba]

We got ours from this place about 5 years ago.

Contact – Boat Fenders Direct Limited

That is one lousy website....hopefully it’s just under repair or something

 

[westernman]

I have split several HTM-4 (the biggest size).
The F series seem more robust.

I did once buy two in the UK and they sent me four. All deflated for shipping.
I think I got them from here:-
Search Results for htm-4 |

 

[Scubadoo]

Have a look at Compass Marine..... Centre Hole Fenders - Compass Marine

 

[ashtead]

You might find compass marine at a boat show -would involve a trip to uk but we always buy our poly form from them at the Southampton show uniflated ours are 4 I think or f5 maybe.