They will be manufactured exactly as per the shape of the Bow and follows its contour. It is intended to protect the front of the Boat and can be partial or as part of a full complete equipment, or for Tug use. The Ends can be beveled down, angled, snaped or reduced in diameter or decreased conically. Cuff and spigot joints (Male/Female) can be madeshould it be necessary.
When as part of a complete set, they are sometimes equipped with a cuff-and-spigot for cylindrical section, or straight ends for a "Delta" type section. Single unit Curved Fenders can be made just to "beef up" and protect the Shoulders and Aft Corners of the Vessel when multiple side berthing operations are performed (Typical of a Pilot Boat use). These modules can be "hardened" by use of higher foam densities.
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Those are the modules located between the Bow Curved and Aft Corners Fenders; their utility is only for the continuity of the full equipment. They can terminate with Cuffs/Spigots and a hose in the center for passing through safety wire as an option. Their other role, especially in isolated use, is to act as a "relayed" protection when the gap between the Bow and Aft Corner Fenders is too important to have a continuous protection; they will then act as a further protection to the Boat Hull. These Fenders are often made with a lower Foam density as their role is not as important; to save both cost and weight.
For full equipments, Rear Fenders are equipped with either Cuffs/Spigots or as a solid ends; termination of these modules on transom is generally 1/2 sphere; they can have a hose in their center to pass a through safety wire. They may stop at the corner of the boat, or have a return on transom, partial or continuous. This return is recommended to protect the Aft Corners of the Boat when the Boat leaves from its berthed position.
