The 10 Best Boat Fenders & Accessories for 2023
By: Jack Mace: Watersports Buyer | May 24, 2023
Boating enthusiasts understand that the small details can significantly impact their on-the-water experience. Therefore, essential accessories, such as boat fenders and dock ties, are crucial to protect your boat and enhance your overall enjoyment. That's why we've compiled a list of the top boat fenders and accessories for 2023, designed to cater to various needs and preferences. Boat fenders, while seemingly simple, are critical for safeguarding your boat from docks or any other structures you may come across. The best boat fenders are compatible with modern hull designs, offering secure and damage-free protection while being easy to deploy and retrieve.
New This Year:
Everyone needs reliable fenders and dock ties for their boats, and some may even want surf wedges to build up their wake. Our comprehensive list for 2023 includes these essential boat accessories and more, designed to make your boating adventures easier, safer, and more enjoyable. We've covered all the bases, from shapers to guides, lines, and bumpers, ensuring you're well-prepared for a season of fun on the water. So don't wait until you're at the ramp to realize you're missing something crucial; get ahead of the game and stock up on everything you need from our curated list before embarking on your next boating adventure.
This Year's Best Boat Fenders & Accessories:
Mission DELTA 2.0 Wakesurf Shaper
The latest incarnation of the first suction cup wakeshaper, the Mission DELTA 2.0 Wakesurf Shaper is proof that it's not all about size. With a contoured front panel ringed by vents, the DELTA 2.0 creates turbulence more efficiently than larger flat panels, easing the strain on your hull. This shaper kicks your wake up without an increase in fuel consumption, steering headaches, or excess splashing. It's easy to switch from side to side to suit goofy- and regular footers, and in the event of the ultra strong suction cups detaching, its simple hollow design allows it to float for easy retrieval. This is a shaper that works smarter, not harder!
| Type | Special Features | Original Price |
| Wake Shaper | Flexible Mounting Locations | $248.99 |
Mission Sentry Boat Fender
Swoop on a fender that actually fits and matches your boat thanks to the Mission Sentry Boat Fender! An innovative solution to modern small boat protection, the Sentry protects your boat both above and below the rub rail, requires a total of 0 knots to attach and is incredibly easy to adjust and adapt. Now that's innovation!
| Type | Special Features | Original Price |
| Boat Fender | No Knot Design | $79.00 |
Hyperlite Boat Bumpers
Just like everything else they engineer, Hyperlite's bumpers are so cool you might be tempted to ride around the lake with them hanging out. But don't do that. Just snag the Hyperlite Boat Bumpers and protect your craft with their superior inflatable technology this summer.
| Type | Special Features | Original Price | |
| Boat Fender |
| $44.99 |
Liquid Force Wakesurf Edge Pro 2 Wake Shaper 2023
Achieve a cleaner, more rideable wake in just a few moments with the Liquid Force Wakesurf Edge Pro 2 Wake Shaper. This high displacement shaper sticks onto your boat with a simple suction cup system and is designed to use the displaced water from your boat to its advantage and make any wave instantly smoother. The Liquid Force Wakesurf Edge Pro 2 Wake Shaper even floats in case of a mishap.
| Type | Special Features | Original Price |
| Wake Shaper | Floats | $339.99 |
Liquid Force Boat Defender
Introducing the Liquid Force Boat Defender - the ultimate protection for your boat. Featuring a heavy-duty foam core that absorbs impact, the Boat Defender keeps your boat on the offense with a tough outer layer made of UV-resistant polyester that can withstand harsh weather conditions, so you can rest easy knowing your boat is protected all year round.
| Type | Special Features | Original Price |
| Boat Fender | Doubles as a Beverage Float | $79.99 |
Liquid Force Wakesurf Edge Mega Wake Shaper
Achieve a bigger, cleaner, better surfing wave with the Liquid Force Wakesurf Edge Mega Wake Shaper. The powerful suction cup system grips your boat like a barnacle, and an adjustable design allows you to fine-tune your wake to perfection with the massive 14" x 18" face.
| Type | Special Features | Original Price |
| Wake Shaper | Hinged Face Allows for Slim Storage Profile | $449.99 |
Liquid Force Wakesurf Edge Pro Wake Shaper
Worried about how your small wake will ride? Grab the Liquid Force Wakesurf Edge Pro Wake Shaper and get the most bang for your buck. The powerful suction cup system grips your boat like a barnacle, and an adjustable design allows you to fine tune your wake to perfection.
| Type | Special Features | Original Price |
| Wake Shaper | Durable, Rust Free Construction | $249.99 |
Mission Sentry Boat Fender - Pair
An innovative solution to modern small boat protection, the Mission Sentry Boat Fender protects your boat both above and below the rub rail, requires a total of 0 knots to attach, and is incredibly easy to adjust and adapt.
| Type | Special Features | Original Price |
| Boat Fender | No Knots Design | $159.00 |
Liquid Force Dock Tie
When you're taking a break from the wake for some dockside fish'n'chips, you'll be glad you have the Liquid Force Dock Tie. With easy length adjustment loops on the boat end, this rope makes any docking maneuver a breeze.
| Type | Special Features | Original Price |
| Dock Tie | Foam Floats on Handle & Line | $29.99 |
Learn More With Our Other Wake Guides:
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- Wakeboard Boots & Bindings - How to Choose
- Wakeboards & Wakeboard Bindings - Compatibility Guide
- Wakeskates - How to Choose
- Wakesurf Boards - How to Choose
- Wakesurfing - How to Wakesurf & Beginner Tips
- Wakesurfing - Boat Setup / Safety
- Wakeboarding - How to Wakeboard & Beginner Tips
- Wakeboarding - Towing Speed, Rope Length & Boat Weight
- Wakeboard Vests / Life Jackets - How to Choose
- Wakeboard Ropes & Handles - How to Choose
- Wing Foiling & Winging - How to Get Started
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The Selection Process:
Our wake buyer has an endless amount of knowledge on all things watersports stemming from years of experience in the watersports industry in tandem with their countless hours out in the water catching waves behind the boat or ripping at the cable park. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Jack Mace
I grew up on the north end of Lake Washington and was surrounded by watersports enthusiasts who all had an immense passion for any activity done on the water. My dad has also worked in the boating industry my whole life, so those two factors were the main building blocks that shaped my love for the industry from a young age.
After attending Western Washington University, I moved back to the Seattle area and worked as a sailing instructor for a number of years at my cousin’s rental shop on Lake Union before joining the evo family in 2012.
At evo, I started out on the customer service team and worked my way onto the merchandising team which gave me the opportunity to integrate my passion and love for the water into a career as the Watersports Buyer. I still reside in the Seattle area with my wife Katie and two sons, Wes and Carter.