Abstract: Systems and methods directed to marine fenders include fender rotation through a vertical plane while translating horizontally. Fenders are extended and retracted radially outwardly from and radially inwardly to a marine vessel by at least one electrically or pneumatically controlled and/or operational linear actuator. If a plurality of fenders are provided on a starboard and/or port side of the marine vessel, all of the plurality on a particular side may be activated substantially contemporaneously by control from the helm of the marine vessel, such as a recreational pontoon boat.