Fab Dock Dry Berthing

The future of affordable dry docking is here, exclusively through Fine Design Marine...

Fine Design Marine is the European Distributor of Fab Dock dry docking systems from Queensland, Australia. A revolutionary dry berthing and docking system to help keep your boat in first class condition, removing the need for anti-fouling, reducing maintennance costs, increased performacne and fuel economy and aiding you into your marina berth, you dont even need fenders and mooring lines.

A new Chris Craft Corsair, clean and dry in her FabDock

Fab Dock - the dry berthing solution that also guides your boat into your mooring, no more bumps and scratches...

Forget hoisting, boosting or skidding your boat above the waterline on to the various dry dock systems on the market. The low-profile Fab Dock lets it stay right where it is, effectively pushing the water away from the hull by surrounding it from below with an inflatable PVC or polyurethane collar and polyurethane alloy floor. That inflatable collar surrounds your boat and protects it from dock damage. Bilge pumps pump the Fab Dock dry when the boat is in position and work to continually keep things that way while the boat is not in use. It’s kind of like your own personal dry dock, except this one is portable and positioned right at your dock or slip. Move to a new spot and the Fab Dock rolls up and goes with you.

Assembly is minimal. Simply unroll, slide into the water and inflate. The back half of the collar is a separate, weighted chamber; when deflated, the weight causes it to sink far enough below the surface to effectively open the door for entry. Just get the bow into the opening between the port and starboard tubes, and the hull is guided into position. Once in place, that back gate is then inflated with a portable electric pump attached to the boat battery, a solar panel or shore power, completing the full wraparound collar and surrounding your boat. Water left within is emptied in about 30 to 45 minutes by submersible pumps, located within a housing on the floor. An electronic sensor turns the pumps on should water enter the Fab Dock via rain or waves.

Each Fab Dock is manufactured to fit the hull almost like a glove, taking into account more than 25 data points that compensate for individual running gear. In some cases, pockets may be incorporated into the durable polyurethane alloy floor; areas subject to added stress are reinforced with pure polyurethane. It’s tough stuff, developed and proven in Australia's harsh UV and salt water environment, the Fab Dock is reassuringly simple with no moving parts and comes with a 3 year warranty. It really is a simple solution to an age old problem.

Dry Docking... FAB Dock's premise is simple; you drive your boat in, pump up the rear section by the air pump via a magnetic connector installed on your boat. That's it. All done in ten minutes. The FAB Dock system looks after the rest. It empties the water out and then turns itself off. Your boat is completely dry. If it rains, the automatic sensor turns the water pumps on until the FAB Dock is dry again and then turns itself off again.

Docking assistance... We all know how hard the docking process can be, especially on those windy days, so why ask your passenger to help, and put them at risk of falling in the water when you can just tell them to sit back and relax. The FAB Dock will have you docked in no time at all. Not only is the docking easy but this revolutionary design allows the FAB Dock to act as a fender protecting your boat from hitting pontoons or other boats nearby.

Features & Benefits

Unique design makes docking your boat much easier, the inflated FabDock tubes guide you in & keep your boat from touching the pontoon.
FabDock is made from high UV resistant material, tried and tested under the Australian sun and is built to last.
Portable: If you want to move marinas or change your berth, its simple, just roll it up and take it with you. Easy to pack up and set up.
The footprint is about the same size as the boat (actually smaller in some instances), therefore no problems in tight spaces or marinas
Inconspicuous: some marinas have already banned other alternatives because they are unsightly and potentially dangerous
No issues in shallow waters; if you can get your boat in and out, you can have a Fab Dock
There is no additional stress or strain placed on your pontoon or jetty
Your boat remains at water level meaning no chance of the boat rolling over or having to climb up to board or blocking your water views
Completely self-contained. No bulky and hazardous control boxes or pipes to trip over
No hard plastic or metal parts to damage your boat if something goes wrong
No metal parts to corrode
No moving parts to service
Keeps water out of inlet pipes preventing sea growth and other build up in these vital channels
You will save money on maintenance by keeping your boat’s legs, shafts and propellers dry
Your boat will go faster
You will save money on fuel
You will be helping the environment
It will improve the resale value of your boat

Universal range for cost effective dry docking...

The universal range has been developed to offer the most cost effective solution to dry docking on the market today. Each will accommodate any monohull boat within the size range as shown below. Great if you decide to change your boat for another within the size range. On a practical note this enables you to offer your used FabDock to a larger range of potential buyers should you decide to sell your boat.

Just a few of the hundreds of Fab Dock installations currently working to keep our customers boats clean, safe and dry in 8 countries world wide...

Fine Design Marine offer a comprehensive supply, installation and ongoing product support program. For further information on Fab Dock, a bespoke quote and a demonstration please contact us...

Fine Design Marine Sole distributor of Fab Dock for the United Kingdom, Ireland & the Channel Islands
Fine Design Marine. Cobbs Quay Marina. Poole Harbour. Dorset BH15 4EL
t; +44(0)1202 465327 24Hrs +44(0)7770 777501

Find Us...

        Fine Design Marine
        Cobbs Quay Marina
        Poole Harbour
        Dorset
        BH15 4EL

        Tel: +44 (0)1202 465 327
        24Hrs: +44 (0)7770 777501

        E-mail: boats@finedesign-marine.co.uk

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