I don't know why people hang their balls that far forward, they must be really bad at steering, as for the vee shaped thing unless you hit something at exactly that height what is the point
Every other boat in the picture is also sporting plenty of fenders. It is after all a marina where close quarters knocks are bound to happen from time to time.
(From an owners whos boat has plenty of fenders down the non pontoon side as her neighbours cant handle the boat for love nor money!!)