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Boater mooring his single-engine boat at the bow with a Dockmate remote control

Single-engine Dockmate: everything that changes on board (and how to check compatibility)

Do you have a single-engine boat and wonder if a Dockmate remote control is right for you? The question of the single-engine Dockmate comes up often, and the good news...
Boater performing a crabbing maneuver with the Dockmate remote to dock his boat at the pontoon

Crabbing: dock your boat in a crosswind, without a crew

There is that one maneuver that every boater dreads. The dock is right there, two meters away. The wind is blowing sideways. And despite going forward, reverse, and using the...
Dockmate VECTOR joystick for yacht equipped with Volvo IPS Zeus

Dockmate joystick: useful if I already have one?

You have invested in a yacht equipped with a Volvo Penta IPS, Mercury or Zeus joystick. The question then naturally arises: why add a Dockmate joystick to an already complete...
Solo Sailing with Essential Equipment for Going Solo by Boat

Solo Sailing: Essential Gear for a Confident Solo Trip

Setting sail alone offers true freedom. No crew to wait for, no schedules to coordinate with friends. You cast off whenever you wish. But solo sailing requires some preparation. Alone...
Monitoring your boat remotely: illuminated catamaran at anchor at night, Dockmate France remote control

Monitoring your boat remotely: the solutions in 2026

Your boat is sleeping in the marina or tugs at its mooring, and you’re at home. One question keeps running through your mind: is everything OK on board? Are the...
SoftDocking Dockmate remote control used during a smooth docking at the pontoon

SoftDocking Dockmate: The Technology That Eliminates Engine Jolts

There’s a precise moment during docking when everything comes down to it: the last two meters. The boat approaches, you want to slow it down, you engage a brief burst...
Dockmate bow thruster remote control held in hand on a boat deck in port

Bow Thruster Remote Control: How Does It Really Work?

It’s the great paradox of docking. The moment you need to precisely see the gap between your bow and the pontoon… is exactly when you are stuck at the helm....
Boat automation and maneuvering: sailor on the deck of a yacht with a wireless docking remote control

Boat automation: what if the real blind spot was maneuvering?

Your boat has never been so intelligent. Lighting controlled by smartphone, batteries monitored in real time, alarms that notify you on shore… Boat automation has left the world of large...
Dockmate boat remote control held in hand, operated from the deck during a maneuver

Boat Remote Control: The 2026 Buying Guide

You’ve heard about it at the dock, read an article in a magazine, or seen a video of someone docking alone, calmly, without running from one end of the boat...
Wireless joystick for pod-drive boats: Dockmate VECTOR remote control with 3-axis joystick

Wireless joystick for pod-drive boats: the Dockmate VECTOR

Is your boat equipped with a manoeuvring joystick — Volvo Penta IPS, Zeus Pods, Mercury Joystick Piloting or Yamaha Helm Master? You know how comfortable it is: moving the boat...
Docking in a Crowded Harbor: Sailor on a Yacht Deck with a Wireless Docking Remote Control Around Their Neck in a Marina

Docking in a Crowded Harbor: Our Tips to Reduce Stress

During peak season, marinas fill up. You arrive after a beautiful day of navigation, and that’s when the tension rises: saturated docks, narrow berths, tightly moored boats, neighbors watching the...
Prevent the boat from drifting with Dockmate DriftLock™ during a sea fishing trip.

Prevent the boat from drifting: stay on course while fishing, without holding the helm

You know the scene. You find a great spot, pull back the throttles to drift fish… and within seconds, the boat swings broadside. The bow turns, your lines cross, and...
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