The 10 Best Boat Dock Guards

The versatile Dock Edge Corner Profile (around $145) features two 8-foot sections that can be mounted either horizontally or vertically on corners and pilings. They provide protection at an angle that comes in handy for bass and ski boats that have protruding gunwales.

The Dimex EasyFlex (appx. $29) features a single-cavity, D-shaped design that comes in your choice of 16- or 20-foot rolls that are easy to trim as necessary with a handsaw. It’s created with pigmented plastic, so there’s no paint or coating to rub off when your boat makes contact.

The Dock Edge Post Bumper (about $79) can be affixed to 2 x 4 or 4 x 4-inch wood, and can be situated vertically or horizontally on either curved or flat surfaces. It’s made to stand up to the elements, featuring marine-grade PVC that incorporates fungicides.

The Taylor Made Inflatable Wheel (appx. $92) is crafted from durable vinyl, offered in three sizes, and spins upon impact to fend off watercraft. It’s placed on the corner of your dock and secured via an extra-heavy, galvanized base with predrilled holes.

You’ll bring your vessel home with peace of mind, knowing you’re protected by the Airhead Hull Hugr (around $27), which is constructed from tear-proof vinyl and filled with resilient, polyethylene foam. It has four corrosion-proof, stainless steel grommets for easy mounting.

You’ll pull into your slip with confidence when you have the X-Haibei Fenders (appx. $29) hanging from the poles, and these multipurpose devices can also be hung directly on your vessel or used as navigation buoys. They're simple to inflate using a manual or electric air pump.

The Taylor Made 45600 (about $24) is conveniently designed to fit around a dock support to help protect your craft from any dings. Molded from a heavy-duty vinyl, it is equipped with a handy inflation valve that allows you to adjust its firmness.

The portable Mission Gear Sentry (around $72) can be placed as a buffer on either your vessel or a dock pole before your boat makes contact with it. It offers protection both above and below the rub rail, unlike many others, while it hugs the contour of your hull.

Look to the Taylor Made 90 Degree Bumper (about $18) for reliable corner coverage, and it’s a cinch to install using basic hand tools. It’ll stand up to many an impact over the years, thanks to its durable vinyl material and structural ribs.

The 10-foot-long Taylor Made P-Shape (appx. $34) is constructed from flexible, yet sturdy, PVC that's easy to cut into shorter lengths, if necessary. Note that it comes rolled up tightly, so you may need to lay it flat for a while so it can straighten out before you install it.