M2M Fenders at METS 2008

I am delighted to confirm that M2M Fenders had a very successful show at METS 2008 - the Marine Trade show in Europe.

We've had interest from yacht builders, charter companies, and marine distributors throughout Europe and the Middle East.

Now the fun and games begin - turning interest into orders - I'll keep you posted.

M2M Fenders embroidered polo shirts and fleeces

We have added a range of polo shirts, fleeces and wind proof jackets to our online store.

The price includes having your boat name embroidered onto the left breast "pocket". Individual logos can be added at an extra cost. Visit our online store at www.m2mfenders.eu to see the full range and to order polo shirts and fleeces for your crew, to match your new set of boat fenders and fender covers.

M2M Fenders and Regal Boats

These are the first set of fender covers we have made for a Regal Boat. We have incorporated the Regal logo with the boat name in a quality set of covers for our customer.

Many thanks Andy and Carol for the photos of the covers and your pristine motor yacht, Black Diamond.

M2M Fenders and Southampton Boat Show 2008

What a great show. This year's Southampton Boat Show exceeded my expectations in both orders and interest. I am chuffed to bits that our branded boat fenders were on display with 8 different companies in the marina. These included Ondeck, Premier Marina Yacht Sales, Hunton Powerboats, Pearl Motor Yachts, Aboard Yachts and Finngulf, Parker RIBS, Hanse Yachts UK and Cheetah Marine.

I have picked up a lot of interest from potential customers in the UK, Ireland and Spain and as always, have met some interesting and entertaining people.

I have also managed to find a number of products which I hope to add to our range over the next few months, which will help us to expand into new markets in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. All exciting and positive stuff.

As always, the show gave me the opportunity to catch up with a lot of chums, including Commodore Yachting, Sunvil Holidays, Sail Ionian, C-Marine, D2Marine, Boatshed, Versa Dock and MRL.

M2M Fenders new online store

M2M Fenders new online store is up and running. Branded boat fenders and personalised boat fender covers are available from the store, as well as accessories including fender rope, mooring rope and fender baskets.



There is also a section for Superyachts, with a branded clothing section to follow. We have created a M2M Community section including links to

Boats and Outboards for Sale


WhatBoat? The Boat Magazine

and online directories, with more to follow.

The online store accepts credit and debit cards via Protx Secure Payment system and Pay Pal.

M2M Fenders and Havengore London

M2M Fenders made a little bit of our own history when we became involved with the Havengore earlier on this year.

Built in 1956 for the London Port Authority, the Havengore still plies her trade on the River Thames, with the occasional visit to the Isle of Wight for Cowes Week.

During her time with the London Port Authority she performed many important duties and in 1965 she was called upon to carry the body of Sir Winston Churchill up the Thames in his State Funeral.

A beautiful craft steeped in history, she is available for exclusive cruises on the River Thames.

M2M Fenders Cowes Week 2008

Our Cowes Week 2008 started off with fitting fenders onto the pontoons at the Sealift in the River Medina. Not an easy job at the best of times. Never having being blessed with an ounce of patience or DIY skills, drilling into hardwood from a small boat proved a tad too tricky.

Not one to give up lightly, reverting to hanging off the pontoons proved the easier option - despite breaking a drill bit and kicking a drill into the sea - DOH!! Anyway - the results were worth the 5 hour struggle.


We attended the launch of Boatshed Boat Bid on the Saturday hosted by Ondeck and Earls Court Boat Show - all very exciting - and then spent the day wandering and trying to spot M2M fenders on display (maybe I need to get out more).

Anyway, managed to spot Made 2 Measure Fenders on ONDECK a new Elan supplied by Premier Yacht Sales and Sail4Cancer fenders on the Profile Sailing Beneteau.

Not a bad showing for Cowes Week 2008.

M2M Fenders happy customer

It is always great when you have a happy customer. But when a happy customer goes to all the trouble of sending you photos, the very least you can do is show them off.

My thanks to Carl Porter for these photos of his Fairline motor yacht 2Seas and her set of new personalised boat fenders. They will also be appearing on our new online store under custom branded fenders.

Theo's Future

Congratulations to Mike and his crew - a third of the way completed, with many adventures and stories to tell - Mikes Blog. Sounds like they are being spoiled rotten wherever they go, while spreading the word and raising funds for Theo's Future. Keep at it Mike!!

Made 2 Measure Fenders and Theo's Future

Mike and plucky Theo's Future make it to sunny Cornwall, despite the inclement weather and some adventures. Well I guess it would be a tad dull and boring without a few adventures and tales to tell.

You can follow and support Mike on his blog.

Made 2 Measure Fenders and Theo's Future

Theo was born, happy and healthy, on New Year's Eve 2006. At the age of six months, he was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition of the retina called Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA). He is now blind, and there is no treatment or cure - yet.

Theo's godfather Mike has set about raising funds £7,600 pledged so far, towards the cost of a Light Scanner System (costs £27,000) for the renowned team at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, who are carrying out pioneering research into LCA.

Mike is raising these funds by sailing an 19' Cape Cutter called Theo's Future around Britain, leaving Bosham Quay on 5th July 2008 at 9.30 am - time and tide waits for no man.

You can follow Mike's progress and give him your help and support on www.theosfuture.org

I am delighted to be supporting Mike in his adventure and wish him all the best.

Made 2 Measure Fenders and Marinestore Chandlers

I am chuffed to bits to announce that Marinestore Chandlers will be offering our personalised fenders via their on line store Marinestore Chandlers, as well as in their 4 UK based stores at Maldon, Burnham on Crouch, Walton on the Naze and West Mersea.

Marinstore Chandlers recently received a prestigious award for their retail achievements at the BBex show 2008.

Made 2 Measure Fenders RIBEX 2008

We had 3 customers exhibiting at RIBEX this year, Parker RIBS, MRL (Predator and Stingher RIBS) and Wahoo RIBS. All had our fenders on display - thanks guys.

We also received a lot of interest from other RIB companies and are very hopeful that we will soon have a number of them as customers.

One of the highlights of our visit was a blast in a Parker RIB. With 2 x 250 on the back it wasn't slow. The donuts were entertaining, especially when they were so tight water was coming on board. Great fun - but I can't help thinking driving one would be more fun than hanging on like a lunatic with flattened cheeks and tears streaming - despite sunglasses.

The RNLI weren't impressed bless them - something about speeding within the Medina - at least I thinks thats what they said. Cheers Rich - hope for a repeat soon.

Made 2 Measure Fenders Dubai Boat Show

We exhibited again at the Dubai Boat Show 2008 and received a lot of interest in our branded boat fenders from a number of boat builders, dealers and distributors in Dubai and the Middle East region.

We look forward to doing business in the region before the end of 2008.

Made 2 Measure personalised boat fender covers

We are delighted to announce our new range of boat fender covers made to fit specific boat fenders, including Anchor Marine Majoni and Polyform.

It is important to ensure that a personalised boat fender cover or fender sock is fitted to the specific make of fender.

Our new range of boat fender covers are made in the UK from the highest quality yarn, to ensure that your yacht or motor cruiser is properly protected.

Why not treat yourself to a unique set of boat fender covers by having your boat name embroidered.

Made 2 Measure Fenders and Sail4cancer

We are are pleased to announce a SPECIAL OFFER on Sail4cancer branded boat fenders.

Packs of 4 Sail4cancer branded boat fenders available:

Pack of 4 66 x 20cms (26 x 8ins) £54.99 inc vat
Pack of 4 76 x 23cms (30 x 9ins) £79.99 inc vat
Pack of 4 81 x 20cms (32 x 8ins) £68.99 inc vat

Made 2 Measure Fenders and Ocean Adventures

It is always great to get positive and enthusiastic feedback and Jon Burns of Ocean Adventures in Brixham Devon and Horizon Motor Yachts UK, looks pretty pleased with his set of branded boat fenders.

We are looking forward to working closely together in the future.

Made 2 Measure Fenders London Boat Show

Now that the show is over time is moving on faster than ever towards the start of the season in the UK.

We had a great show with a lot of interest from a number of dealers and distributors, including Rib Eye, Crownline, Horizon, Doral, Sea Ray, Parker Ribs and Churchhouse Boats, to name but a few.

One of the highlights of the show was being able to show our support for Theo's Future. A 19 foot Cape Cutter from Honnor Marine is sailing round the UK in July to raise money for young Theo's cause. Please visit the site www.theosfuture.org to show your support.

I am planning to cover the trip in our Sailing and Motorboat community.