Abstract: A fender system for a watercraf includes: a fender body defining an insertion recess in a peripheral surface of the fender body; a first connecting feature disposed at least in part in the insertion recess of the fender body; and a connecting base configured to be connected to the watercraft. The connecting base includes a second connecting feature. The first connecting feature is configured to engage the second connecting feature for stowing the fender body on the watercraft. It is also contemplated that a fender system for a watercraft includes: a fender body defining an insertion recess in a peripheral surface of the fender body; and a first connecting feature disposed at least in part in the insertion recess of the fender body. The first connecting feature is configured to engage a second connecting feature disposed on a part of the watercraft for stowing the fender body on the watercraft.

Abstract: A mooring line assembly for a watercraft has an elastic line having a first end and a second end, the first end of the elastic line being adapted for connection to the watercraft, a mooring line having a first end and a second end, the first end of the mooring line being connected to the second end of the elastic line, and a housing adapted for connection to the watercraft. The mooring line extends through the housing and is pullable therethrough from a retracted position to a plurality of extended positions. The elastic line is adapted for returning the mooring line to the retracted position from the plurality of extended positions. A watercraft provided with the mooring line assembly is also disclosed.