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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Prices & Layouts
We have Versadock fingers and a drive on mooring for a 6.5m boat here at the marina for you to view. Stock available to buy direct from us.
If you are thinking about the benefits of a Versadock mooring call us or email for a quote.
We can give advice on the best system for you and how to build and use the docking system.
email info@farehammarina.com
| How does the V-Berth PWC and boat drive-on dock work? | VersaDock's V-Berth is an easy and safe Drive-on dry docking system. To dock you watercraft, simply approach the dock at idle speed. Gently nose into the V-Channel cradle, and then gently apply the throttle to glide your boat onto the dock where it will rest out of the water and stay. |
| How do I get my PWC off the dock? | For most people, they can simply get on the PWC and stand towards the stern. While holding on the handlebars, a shift in your weight will rock the PWC off the dock. For smaller people, simply lean into the PWC and slide it back a few inches until your body weight standing on the back of the PWC will glide it off. |
| How do I get my Outboard or I/O off the dock? | Simply lower your outdrive into the water, shift the engine into reverse for a few seconds and then pause back to neutral. This will fill our patent-pending V-Channel with water, creating lift and lubricating the hull and dock. Another shift into reverse and the boat will gently begin to slide off the dock. When the boat starts moving, shift back to neutral until the boat is all the way off the dock. |
| Can I install my own dock? | Yes, in fact, over 90% of our customers install their own docks. Your dock will arrive partially assembled and 2 people can easily do the final assembly and have it in the water in an afternoon. |
| Do I need special tools? | Many of the VersaDock V-Berth products come complete with a tool kit. This kit comes with a T-handle wrench to screw in the connecting pins and a wrench for the most common accessories and external connectors. If you are purchasing individual dock sections, tools are available for purchase individually. |
| How is the dock shipped? | The VersaDock system is shipped via common carrier to either a freight terminal or direct to your door. The core components will be assembled in easy to fit together sections for you to finish. |
| What if I puncture or damage a float? | If in the warranty period, VersaDock will repair or replace the float at no charge. Remember, all the other floats around a damaged float will keep the damaged float buoyant. |
| How do I fasten the dock to Shore? | Actually just about any mounting method for other floating docks apply here. In most cases, we offer a special float with a sleeve to accept poles that are driven into the ground. The dock will then raise and lower with the water level. Other methods including attaching it to an existing dock and using standoffs to attach to a seawall or bulk head, or in very deep water, conventional x-crossed chains and anchors. |
| Will the V-Berth scratch my boat? | The High Molecular weight polyethylene that constructs the VersaDock system is softer than the gel coat and fiberglass of your boat. The Dock will affect your hull about the same as using a trailer or other bunk style boat lift. Keeping your dock clean and hosed off will minimize the chance of sand and grit on the dock scratching your boat. |
| Why doesn't VersaDock use a one-piece, rigid center channel in the drive-on docking systems? | After many years of research and development, Versadock has truly embraced the adaptability of modular docking systems. While one-piece rigid drive on docking and slides appear to be more solid in construction, this is not the case. Actually, the opposite is true. Once piece designs create tremendous pressure on both the hull of your boat and the dock itself, virtually eliminating "cradling" the boat and eliminating pressure points on your hull and the internal stringers. The multiple-float design of the V-channel ensures that your Versadock will move with the unique shape of your hull providing a custom fit for virtually all watercraft. Most importantly though, our system's custom configuration of v-floats, half-floats, and full floats provides the lowest water-entry point in the modular dock industry. This system subsequently provides the lowest angle of approach in the business. Rigid docks are just that rigid and in our opinion are unsafe. |
| Do Barnacles hurt the dock? Do you have to clean them? | Barnacles have minimal effect on the VersaDock system. They will grow about ½ to 1 inch and then slough off and start again. The weight is negligible on the dock system. If the minor growth on the side bothers you - you can pressure wash the side of the dock occasionally. |
| Do you need to maintain the dock? | The VersaDock systems are virtually maintenance free. You will want to hose it off and keep the dirt and grit off. In rough water, you will want to check the connecting pins and attachment points about twice a year to make sure everything is tight |
| Do I need bottom paint on my boats? | No, with the VersaDock V-Berth systems, your boat is completely out of the water and dry. If you have bottom paint already, the dock will eventually wear on the bottom paint where the hull is in contact with the dock. |
| How long have there been modular floating dock systems around? | The systems originated in Europe in the early 1970's. They were originally used as temporary bridges for the military as well as floating docks. In this country, over 12,000 floats were used at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. These floats are still in use today. The first drive-on modular docks were invented and used back in 1983 in preparation for the Olympics. Most of the other Drive-on modular docking systems are based on exactly the same solution that was created back then with little improvement. VersaDock is the first modular docking system to completely innovate the solution and we created and patented the V-Float to provide the best, safest, modular floating drive-on dry dock available today. |
| Can I run water and electricity on the dock? | Yes. Our new Channel Routing Technology is the first in its kind for a modular dock system. Channels in the sides of the floats, cradle cables, conduit and hoses internally so that utilities can be routed safely through the dock and above the water line. In fact, many of our customer run a hose with a disconnect through their V-Berth product so they have an internal quick-flush kit for their boat or PWC. |
| How much weight will each float hold? | Each of the full floats will hold over 200 lbs. 9 FLOATS WILL HOLD ONE TON! The V-Floats will hold right at 100 lbs. So our dock definitely has enough buoyancy for your boat. |
| Can I use this in my boat slip in the marina? | We have many customers who use their VersaDock in a marina to protect their boats and keep them clean. Many marinas prefer this system to a lift for aesthetics. |
| Can I leave my dock in for the winter? | The VersaDock system is designed to be left in the ice for the winter. The special design of the floats allows the dock to pop up on top of the ice. When using our Post Float mounting option, poles should be removed for winter storage. |
| Will this work in shallow water? | Yes, you can use the dock anywhere you can drive your boat or PWC. The dock is fine at rest on the bottom during low tides. The important thing is that there is enough depth at the stern of the dock to allow the boat to back off. While not as extreme as other drive-on systems, the stern of the boat or PWC will angle slightly downward when driving off a V-Berth system |
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