{"id":7688,"date":"2026-09-24T15:41:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T13:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/dockmate-installation-how-does-it-actually-work\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T12:11:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T10:11:02","slug":"dockmate-installation-how-does-it-actually-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/dockmate-installation-how-does-it-actually-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Dockmate Installation: How Does It Actually Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7688\" class=\"elementor elementor-7688 elementor-7669\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e82b929 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e82b929\" 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-3cf64f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3cf64f5\" 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\">Dockmate installation is carried out at the dock, without hauling the boat out of the water, and generally takes one day (a second day if the boat is equipped with DPS). The system connects via a Y-cable that plugs into existing wiring without cutting any wires, which preserves manufacturer warranties. Installation is carried out by an authorized installer, and configuration by the French importer or an authorized installer.  <\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You&#8217;re convinced by the concept, but a question holds you back before getting started: how does a Dockmate installation work? Do you need to haul the boat out of the water, how long does it take, does it affect your boat&#8217;s electronics? Good news: installing a Dockmate is simpler and more respectful of your boat than you might imagine, and it&#8217;s never done on the fly. We explain everything, step by step.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91863e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"91863e3\" 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\/09\/installation-dockmate-parametrage-bateau-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7689\" alt=\"Dockmate installation and configuration onboard a boat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/installation-dockmate-parametrage-bateau-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/installation-dockmate-parametrage-bateau-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/installation-dockmate-parametrage-bateau-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/installation-dockmate-parametrage-bateau-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/installation-dockmate-parametrage-bateau.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\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-6c968e4 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"6c968e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tIn this article\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__6c968e4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__6c968e4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__6c968e4\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cc0b2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8cc0b2a\" 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\">Who Installs a Dockmate?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7edb49a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7edb49a\" 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>Dockmate installation is carried out by our network of authorized installers, or by a professional installer who is already familiar with your boat and its configuration. This is not a job to be left to chance: the system interfaces with your engines and thrusters, and it deserves hands that know what they&#8217;re doing. The core of the installation relies on an onboard receiver that connects your remote control to your boat&#8217;s controls.  <\/p><h3>An Installation That Preserves Your Boat and Your Warranties<\/h3><p>This is a point that reassures many owners, and rightly so. Dockmate installation does not cut any of your boat&#8217;s wires. The system connects via a Y-cable that plugs into existing connections, without cutting or modifying them. We connect to them; we don&#8217;t cut anything.   <\/p><p>This design changes everything in two ways. First, your engine and thruster manufacturer warranties remain valid: the integrity of your original installation is untouched. Second, the system is fully reversible \u2014 it can be removed, or even moved to another boat, without leaving a trace. For equipment of this level, this guarantees a worry-free installation.   <\/p><h3>Configuration: The True Heart of the System<\/h3><p>This is the essential point to understand. Dockmate configuration can only be carried out by the French importer or an authorized installer. Under no circumstances by anyone else \u2014 it&#8217;s simply not possible.  <\/p><p>And this is where the true value of a Dockmate lies. Configuration is not limited to making the system work: it allows it to be set up exactly according to how you want your boat to react. Control sensitivity, engine and thruster response, maneuvering behavior\u2026 everything is calibrated according to your habits and your boat. No two boaters will have the same settings, and that&#8217;s precisely what makes the difference: your Dockmate behaves like you, not like a standard system. This <strong>fine-tuned customization<\/strong> is exactly why a Dockmate installation must be configured by an expert.    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c16997 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9c16997\" 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 Necessary to Haul the Boat Out of the Water?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d09fbcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d09fbcb\" 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, Dockmate installation does not require hauling the boat out of the water. Everything is done at the dock. However, you should plan for a day with good navigation conditions \u2014 little to no wind. Why? Because the configuration concludes with a short boat outing, in a clear area where it does not obstruct the navigation of other vessels. This is where the settings are finalized in real-world conditions, to ensure everything is precisely tuned.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b73e20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b73e20\" 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 Long Does a Dockmate Installation Take?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f926121 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f926121\" 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>A typical Dockmate installation takes one day, including fitting and configuration. If your boat is equipped with DPS \u2014 the virtual anchor function that automatically maintains position \u2014 allow an additional day for its specific installation and configuration. This is a very reasonable time for equipment that will transform every maneuver for years to come.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d617df1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d617df1\" 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\">The Role of the French Importer in Your Dockmate Installation\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c85516b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c85516b\" 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>As the French importer, I support you from start to finish, and the formula adapts to your situation. In most cases, I direct you to an installer who performs all the work, and I remain available for phone support during the intervention. <\/p><p>If the installer does not perform the configurations \u2014 or wishes to learn how to do them \u2014 I travel to carry them out myself. You are never alone with the technology: there is always someone who masters the system behind you. This is also what distinguishes a serious Dockmate installation from a makeshift setup.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e9ad99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e9ad99\" 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\">Where to Start Your Project?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2322415 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2322415\" 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 process is simple. You can call me directly, or use the <a href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/is-my-boat-compatible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">boat compatibility test<\/a>: you leave your contact details there, and I will get back to you. We will check together that your configuration is suitable \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/dockmate-and-volvo-penta-ips-compatibility-and-installation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">compatibility depends on your engine type<\/a> and equipment. If you are interested in the solution, I will provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/dockmate-price-what-budget-should-you-plan-to-equip-your-boat-in-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">quote tailored to your configuration<\/a>, then we will agree on the installation date, choosing a good day to finalize the settings on the water.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c97592c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c97592c\" 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 Installation FAQ\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4752d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"a4752d1\" 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-1720\" 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-1720\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Who Can Install and Configure 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-1720\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b23142 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b23142\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1720\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e536547 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e536547\" 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-e539220 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e539220\" 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>Installation is carried out by an authorized installer or a professional installer who knows your boat well. The configuration, however, can only be performed by the French importer or an authorized installer: this is essential to adjust the system according to your boat and guarantee its proper functioning. <\/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-1721\" 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-1721\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How Long Does a Dockmate Installation Take? <\/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-1721\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2022162 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2022162\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1721\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccb241c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ccb241c\" 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-e81443b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e81443b\" 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>Allow one day for a typical Dockmate installation, including fitting and configuration. Add an extra day if your boat is equipped with DPS, the virtual anchor function. <\/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-1722\" 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-1722\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is It Necessary to Haul the Boat Out of the Water to Install 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-1722\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fbcd99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0fbcd99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1722\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-032e891 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"032e891\" 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-3a5cdbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a5cdbb\" 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. Installation is done at the dock. You simply need to plan for a day with good navigation conditions, with little wind, as the configuration is finalized during a short outing in a clear area.  <\/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-1723\" 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-1723\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to Get a Quote for a Dockmate Installation? <\/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-1723\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0c4c92 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c0c4c92\" 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-1723\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9f27f4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d9f27f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5783ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5783ae\" 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>You can call me or fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/is-my-boat-compatible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">compatibility test<\/a> by leaving your contact details. I will contact you to check your configuration and, if the solution suits you, I will provide a quote before agreeing on the date. <\/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-1724\" 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-1724\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does Dockmate Installation Damage My Boat? <\/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-1724\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efd047a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"efd047a\" 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-1724\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09c4b64 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"09c4b64\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e68196d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e68196d\" 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 system connects via a Y-cable that plugs into existing connections without cutting any wires. Your manufacturer warranties (engines, thrusters) remain valid, and the installation is fully reversible: the Dockmate can be removed or moved to another boat without leaving a trace.  <\/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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5118eac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5118eac\" 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\">Ready to Equip Your Boat?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb2027d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb2027d\" 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 first step is non-committal: check if your boat is compatible, and let&#8217;s see together what&#8217;s possible for your configuration. <a href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/is-my-boat-compatible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take the compatibility test in two minutes<\/a>. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?kgmid=\/g\/11zk24_w1t&#038;q=Dockmate+France+-+Syst%C3%A8me+d%E2%80%99amarrage+sans+fil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">discover Dockmate France on Google<\/a>. <\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dockmate installation is carried out at the dock, without hauling the boat out of the water, and generally takes one day (a second day if the boat is equipped with DPS). The system connects via a Y-cable that plugs into existing wiring without cutting any wires, which preserves manufacturer warranties. Installation is carried out by [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7689,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7688","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=7688"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7688\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7742,"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7688\/revisions\/7742"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}