{"id":7190,"date":"2026-05-27T09:09:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T07:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/virtual-boat-anchor-how-does-this-technology-work\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T11:44:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:44:03","slug":"virtual-boat-anchor-how-does-this-technology-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/virtual-boat-anchor-how-does-this-technology-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Boat Anchor: How Does This Technology Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7190\" class=\"elementor elementor-7190 elementor-6908\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa4d17d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa4d17d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff7140a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff7140a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\">A virtual anchor is an electronic system that automatically maintains a boat at a precise position without dropping anchor, compensating for wind and current using its engines and thrusters. On a boat, this function is provided by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bateaux.com\/article\/46426\/dockmate-lance-son-systeme-de-positionnement-dynamique-pour-bateau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dynamic positioning system<\/a> like the Dockmate Positioning System (DPS). <\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Still relatively unknown a few years ago, this technology now represents a real gain in comfort and safety for boaters, particularly during:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>waiting before entering a port<\/li>\n<li>maneuvering preparations<\/li>\n<li>navigation with reduced crew<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">But how does a virtual anchor actually work? Is it reliable? And in which situations does it become truly useful? In this article, discover in simple terms how a virtual boat anchor works and the advantages it brings to everyday boating.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6c8fe9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b6c8fe9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ancre-virtuelle-bateau-DPS--1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7191\" alt=\"A virtual boat anchor automatically maintains the vessel&apos;s position using the Dockmate DPS system and integrated GPS.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ancre-virtuelle-bateau-DPS--1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ancre-virtuelle-bateau-DPS--300x300.png 300w, 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a virtual boat anchor?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d71821a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d71821a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/dps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">virtual boat anchor<\/span><\/a> is an electronic system <strong>allowing the boat to automatically maintain its position<\/strong> using GPS and engine management.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Unlike a traditional anchor:<\/p><ul><li>no anchoring is required<\/li><li>the boat corrects its position automatically<\/li><li>the engines compensate for wind and current<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p4\">\ud83d\udc49 The system acts automatically to keep the boat within a precise area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12a22fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12a22fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How does a virtual anchor work?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-425ce02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"425ce02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">The operation of a virtual boat anchor relies on several combined technologies.<\/p><h3><span class=\"s1\"><b>GPS<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p class=\"p1\">The system records the boat&#8217;s exact position.<\/p><h3><span class=\"s1\"><b>Electronic calculators<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p class=\"p3\">They continuously analyze:<\/p><ul><li>drift<\/li><li>the wind<\/li><li>the current<\/li><li>boat movements<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"s1\"><b>Engines and thrusters<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p class=\"p1\">The system automatically adjusts thrust to keep the boat in place.<\/p><p class=\"p4\">\ud83d\udc49 Result: the boat remains positioned at virtually the same spot, even if conditions change slightly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d20308c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d20308c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why use a virtual anchor?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3ceec8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3ceec8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">This technology becomes extremely useful in many situations.<\/p><hr><h2><span class=\"s1\"><b>Before a port maneuver<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p4\">When waiting before entering a marina, the boat can remain automatically positioned while the crew prepares:<\/p><ul><li>the mooring lines<\/li><li>the fenders<\/li><li>arrival at the dock<\/li><\/ul><hr><h2><span class=\"s1\"><b>During waiting periods while navigating<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p4\">In certain situations:<\/p><ul><li>waiting for a bridge<\/li><li>waiting for a lock<\/li><li>waiting for fuel<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udc49 the virtual anchor provides real comfort.<\/p><hr><h2><span class=\"s1\"><b>Valuable assistance with reduced crew<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p3\">For boaters navigating alone or as a couple, this virtual boat anchor technology greatly simplifies certain situations.<\/p><p class=\"p4\">The boat remains stable during:<\/p><ul><li>movements on board<\/li><li>maneuvering preparations<\/li><li>equipment handling<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udc49 This significantly reduces stress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-822bbb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"822bbb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A technology different from autopilot<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e79ccb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e79ccb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Many boaters confuse:<\/p><ul><li>autopilot<\/li><li>virtual boat anchor<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p3\">Yet their roles are completely different.<\/p><h3><span class=\"s1\"><b>Autopilot<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p class=\"p3\">It maintains a heading during navigation.<\/p><h3><span class=\"s1\"><b>Virtual anchor<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p class=\"p3\">It maintains a fixed position.<\/p><p class=\"p4\">\ud83d\udc49 The two systems are complementary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34d15ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"34d15ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dockmate-positioning-system-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5553\" alt=\"dockmate positioning system (virtual anchor)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dockmate-positioning-system-2.webp 960w, https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dockmate-positioning-system-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dockmate-positioning-system-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dockmate-positioning-system-2-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9b4a65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9b4a65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is it really reliable?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41aa1ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41aa1ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Modern systems use:<\/p><ul><li>high-precision GPS<\/li><li>fast calculators<\/li><li>advanced electronic engine management<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p3\">Under normal conditions, position holding is extremely effective.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">\u26a0\ufe0f However, like any electronic aid:<\/p><ul><li>it does not replace the captain&#8217;s vigilance<\/li><li>certain extreme weather conditions may limit effectiveness<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fedaca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fedaca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which boats can use a virtual anchor?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9074aab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9074aab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">This technology is primarily available on:<\/p><ul><li>boats with electronic controls<\/li><li>twin-engine boats<\/li><li>modern joystick systems<\/li><li>certain IPS or Zeus propulsion systems<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p3\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/is-my-boat-compatible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technical compatibility<\/a> is required.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a966d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a966d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dockmate DPS: an advanced positioning solution<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28409e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28409e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Among the most advanced solutions on the market, the Dockmate DPS system already makes it possible to automatically maintain a boat in position using GPS and electronic engine management.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">\u26a0\ufe0f This functionality requires prior installation of a compatible Dockmate system on the boat.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">But Dockmate is now going even further with the arrival of DYNAMIC DOCKING\u2122 technology.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Unlike a simple traditional virtual anchor, DYNAMIC DOCKING\u2122 acts directly during maneuvering and docking phases to provide active assistance to the captain.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">To better understand the necessary budget, also consult <a href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/dockmate-price-what-budget-should-you-plan-to-equip-your-boat-in-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our guide on Dockmate pricing<\/a>.<\/p><hr><h3><span class=\"s1\"><b>How does DYNAMIC DOCKING\u2122 work?<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p class=\"p1\">The principle is extremely simple and intuitive.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">It functions as an intelligent evolution of the <a href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wireless-docking-system-maneuver-solo-and-stress-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dockmate wireless docking system.<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p4\">The boater performs maneuvers normally with:<\/p><ul><li>the joystick<\/li><li>the Dockmate remote control<\/li><li>or the boat&#8217;s standard controls<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udc49 As soon as the controls are released, the system automatically takes over.<\/p><p class=\"p4\">The boat is then:<\/p><ul><li>immediately stabilized<\/li><li>held in position<\/li><li>held on heading<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p4\">The system automatically compensates for:<\/p><ul><li>the wind<\/li><li>the current<\/li><li>the boat&#8217;s natural drift<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p2\">\ud83d\udc49 Result: <strong>the boat stops drifting during thinking or maneuvering preparation phases.<\/strong><\/p><hr><h3><span class=\"s1\"><b>A real revolution during docking<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p class=\"p4\">During difficult maneuvers, stress often appears when the boat continues to move while the captain:<\/p><ul><li>analyzes the approach<\/li><li>prepares a mooring line<\/li><li>checks the surroundings<\/li><li>adjusts the trajectory<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">With DYNAMIC DOCKING\u2122, the boat remains stabilized as soon as the controls are released.<\/p><p class=\"p4\">This allows:<\/p><ul><li>taking your time<\/li><li>better visualizing distances<\/li><li>avoid constant corrections<\/li><li>significantly reducing pressure during docking<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p2\">\ud83d\udc49 The system acts as a true intelligent maneuvering assistant.<\/p><hr><h3><span class=\"s1\"><b>Intelligent coordination of boat equipment<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p class=\"p4\">During dynamic position holding, the system automatically coordinates:<\/p><ul><li>the engines<\/li><li>bow thrusters<\/li><li>stern thrusters<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">to immediately correct the slightest drift.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">The boat thus remains remarkably stable, even in confined spaces or with challenging weather conditions.<\/p><hr><h3><span class=\"s1\"><b>A technology designed to remain intuitive<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p class=\"p1\">One of the great advantages of DYNAMIC DOCKING\u2122 is its ease of use.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">The captain always maintains control of maneuvers.<\/p><p class=\"p4\">The system intervenes only to:<\/p><ul><li>stabilize the boat<\/li><li>maintain position<\/li><li>maintain heading<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p2\">\ud83d\udc49 The transition between manual piloting and dynamic assistance is completely seamless.<\/p><hr><h3><span class=\"s1\"><b>More peace of mind, less stress<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p class=\"p1\">With DYNAMIC DOCKING\u2122, Dockmate profoundly transforms the port maneuvering experience.<\/p><p class=\"p4\">This technology provides:<\/p><ul><li>greater precision<\/li><li>more comfort<\/li><li>improved safety<\/li><li>significant stress reduction<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p4\">particularly in the most demanding situations:<\/p><ul><li>crosswind<\/li><li>currents<\/li><li>narrow marina<\/li><li>reduced crew<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udc49 Docking becomes simpler, more precise, and much more serene.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-474e934 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"474e934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/shorts\\\/q-0ohno8zDU&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d99c429 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d99c429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much does a virtual boat anchor cost?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25cb07e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25cb07e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s the question everyone asks before getting started, and it&#8217;s a legitimate one: the virtual anchor is a high-end system. Expect to pay between \u20ac15,000 and \u20ac17,000 to equip your boat with the Dockmate virtual anchor function (DPS, for Dockmate Positioning System). This budget places the virtual anchor in a premium category, matching what it provides: automatic, precise position holding that keeps your boat in place despite wind and current, without dropping anchor.  <\/p><h3>A price added to the cost of the Dockmate<\/h3><p>Important point to understand: the virtual anchor is not a standalone product. The DPS is an addition to a Dockmate remote control. In practical terms, there are two scenarios. Either you equip your boat with a Dockmate and the DPS at the same time, during the same installation. Or you already own a Dockmate and add the virtual anchor function later, whenever you wish. In both cases, the virtual anchor budget of \u20ac15,000 to \u20ac17,000 is in addition to the price of the Dockmate remote itself. To find out the price of the different remote models, visit our page dedicated to the <a href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/dockmate-price-what-budget-should-you-plan-to-equip-your-boat-in-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">price of a Dockmate<\/a>.      <\/p><h3>Technical requirements for installing a virtual anchor<\/h3><p>The price of a virtual anchor also depends on your boat&#8217;s configuration, as not all boats can accommodate it. Two conditions are necessary. First, your boat must be Dockmate-compatible: this requires electronic controls, rather than mechanical cable controls. Second, the virtual anchor needs two proportional thrusters to precisely maintain position and correct drift. The only exception: on a catamaran, a single proportional bow thruster is sufficient, thanks to the spacing of the two engines.    <\/p><p>If your boat doesn&#8217;t meet these conditions yet, it doesn&#8217;t mean a virtual anchor is out of reach\u2014it means a study of your configuration is needed to evaluate what would be required. This is exactly what our compatibility test allows. <\/p><h3>An investment to weigh against usage<\/h3><p>A budget of \u20ac15,000 to \u20ac17,000 should always be considered in light of how it changes your daily experience. A virtual anchor offers the possibility to stop anywhere without anchoring maneuvers, to hold your position in front of a lock or a pontoon while waiting, or to secure a lunch break in a cove without depending on the seabed. For an owner who sails regularly and seeks autonomy and peace of mind, the question is not just the list price, but the comfort and tranquility gained with every outing.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0f69d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0f69d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A technology that changes navigation habits<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fbf3d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8fbf3d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Position holding systems are progressively becoming a real modern comfort on board.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Many owners report that they use this function much more often than they initially imagined.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Why?<br>Because it provides:<\/p><ul><li>greater peace of mind<\/li><li>less stress<\/li><li>greater comfort<\/li><li>better boat management with reduced crew<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f1d27d elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"7f1d27d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/ILsQP60uzB4&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c57b1c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c57b1c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ccc5ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ccc5ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">The <span class=\"s1\">virtual boat anchor<\/span> represents a true evolution in navigation comfort today.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Through automatic position holding, this technology simplifies many everyday situations and brings greater peace of mind on board.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">For boaters seeking more comfort, safety, and autonomy, these systems quickly become indispensable.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udc49 Want to know if your boat is compatible with Dockmate DPS solutions?<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Check your boat&#8217;s compatibility <a href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/is-my-boat-compatible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> now or <a href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact a Dockmate expert<\/a> for a personalized assessment based on your configuration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-004b9ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"004b9ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3090\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3090\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can the boat really remain stationary despite wind and current? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3090\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a33279f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a33279f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3090\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd83730 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dd83730\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0eb5907 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0eb5907\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">The system automatically compensates for the effects of wind and current through coordination of engines and thrusters. This significantly limits drift during maneuvering phases. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3091\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3091\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do you need to already have a Dockmate system installed to use DPS? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3091\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7afe7e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b7afe7e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3091\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9950c52 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9950c52\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20c899c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20c899c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Yes. The DPS system and DYNAMIC DOCKING\u2122 function require prior installation of a compatible Dockmate system on the boat. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3092\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3092\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does DYNAMIC DOCKING\u2122 work automatically during docking? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3092\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0d9472 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b0d9472\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3092\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5198bb4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5198bb4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fb1c2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fb1c2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Yes. During your maneuvers, you pilot the boat normally with the remote control or Dockmate joystick. As soon as you release the controls, the system automatically immobilizes the boat and maintains its position and heading.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3093\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3093\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the price of a virtual boat anchor? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3093\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d7af3d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1d7af3d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3093\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a602b01 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a602b01\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b63980 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b63980\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The price of a Dockmate virtual anchor (DPS function) is between \u20ac15,000 and \u20ac17,000. This amount is in addition to the price of the Dockmate remote, whether it is installed at the same time or added later to an already equipped boat. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3094\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3094\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can the virtual anchor be installed alone, without a Dockmate? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3094\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f51522 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f51522\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3094\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28a5e56 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28a5e56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0142456 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0142456\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. The virtual anchor is a function that complements a Dockmate remote. You must therefore have a Dockmate, either by installing it at the same time as the virtual anchor, or by adding the virtual anchor later if your boat is already equipped.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3095\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3095\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the prerequisites for installing a virtual anchor? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3095\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6419af e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a6419af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3095\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ad6ffd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ad6ffd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1301af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f1301af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your boat must be Dockmate-compatible, meaning it must have electronic controls (mechanical cable controls are not compatible). The virtual anchor also requires two proportional thrusters\u2014except on a catamaran, where a single proportional bow thruster is sufficient. The easiest way to find out where you stand is to <a href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/is-my-boat-compatible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">test your boat&#8217;s compatibility<\/a>.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A virtual anchor is an electronic system that automatically maintains a boat at a precise position without dropping anchor, compensating for wind and current using its engines and thrusters. On a boat, this function is provided by a dynamic positioning system like the Dockmate Positioning System (DPS). Still relatively unknown a few years ago, this [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7191,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[141,140],"class_list":["post-7190","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-dockmate-dps","tag-virtual-boat-anchor"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7190","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7190"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7190\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7736,"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7190\/revisions\/7736"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7190"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7190"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}