Fenders - Polyform HTM-2

alt

alt

Well-Known Member
Joined
24 Oct 2006
Messages
4,140
Location
Éire
Visit site
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!
 
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
 
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 :(
 
I once imported a pair of fenders from the US....the air freight was high....they sent them inflated 🤷‍♂️😳
 
Bouba said:
I once imported a pair of fenders from the US....the air freight was high....they sent them inflated 🤷‍♂️😳
Click to expand...
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!
 
alt said:
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!
Click to expand...
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
 
Last edited:
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.
 
Mantas2020 said:
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.
Click to expand...
There certainly is a difference between HTM (Hole through middle) and the rest. Others call it Centre hole et al.

As per #8
 
ChromeDome said:
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.
Click to expand...
Wow, lots of food for thought there, thank you!
 
Mantas2020 said:
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.
Click to expand...
Yeah, looks like no HTM from the NO supplier, pitty!
 
ChromeDome said:
There certainly is a difference between HTM (Hole through middle) and the rest. Others call it Centre hole et al.

As per #8
Click to expand...
yes, it is a different design indeed.

ChromeDome said:
Well, not really a pity considering EU as Norway is not a member anyway.
Click to expand...
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.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Share this page

Top