Boat fender

A buoyant boat fender comprising a body portion and a substantially flat ear portion integral with said body portion, and both of resilient material;

• said body portion being substantially cylindrical and having first and second ends, and an axis of elongation;
• said substantially flat ear portion being provided at said first end of said body and making a substantially fixed angle of about 45.degree.-100.degree. with respect to said axis of elongation;
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• said substantially flat ear portion having a squared end remote from where it is integral with said body portion to minimize the tendency of said body portion to slide away from the side of a boat to which it is connected.

A buoyant boat fender comprising a body portion and a substantially flat ear portion integral with said body portion, and both of resilient material;

• said body portion being substantially cylindrical and having first and second ends, and an axis of elongation;
• said substantially flat ear portion being provided at said first end of said body and making a substantially fixed angle of about 45.degree. or more with respect to said axis of elongation;
• said substantially flat ear portion having a squared end remote from where it is integral with said body portion to minimize the tendency of said body portion to slide away from the side of a boat to which it is connected;
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• wherein said body and ear portions are made of resilient plastic, and are hollow, and wherein said body portion includes fluting or ribbing along said body except where said ear portion overhangs said body.

A buoyant boat fender comprising a body portion and an ear portion integral with said body portion, and both of resilient material;

• said body portion being substantially cylindrical and having first and second ends, and an axis of elongation;
• said ear portion being provided at said first end of said body, and making a substantially fixed angle of about 45 degrees or more with respect to said axis of elongation;
• an opening provided in said ear portion large enough to receive a line therein for tying said fender to a cleat or support on a boat or dock, said opening extending substantially perpendicular to said ear portion;
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• wherein said body and ear portions are made of resilient plastic, and are hollow, and wherein said body portion includes fluting or ribbing along said body except where said ear portion overhangs said body.