Fendering, Marina, Port, Ports, Decking, Quay, Wharf, Harbour, Boat, Yacht, Docksafe, Protective
DockSafe is a unique dock fendering system which offers total hull protection.
  • No inflatable fenders required during docking

  • Superb protection for boats

  • Docking is simple, safe and stress free

  • Fixed around the entire length of the dock edge, giving total hull protection

  • Unique energy absorption properties ensure best ever protection against impact

  • Will not leave unsightly black marks on the hull

  • Choice of colours in White or Navy Blue

  • 2 profile diameters available to facilitate most boat sizes, 64mm and 80m
Applications
  • DockSafe ensures the protection of both the boat and the dock by its unique energy absorption properties.
  • Applied to the dock edge in marinas and other marine leisure facilities. The use of inflatable fenders is not required.

  • DockSafe offers continuous protection and high visibility around the dock edge allowing stress free docking.

General Features

Protective to Dock and Boat

  • The flexible closed cell insulation provides soft stable cushioning to absorb the initial momentum of impact.
  • The center contains a bundle of polyethylene tubes arranged in a unique concentric fashion which results in outstanding energy absorption.

Installation and Custom Built Application

  • The fender is fitted to the dock by a rigid PVC fixing rail leaving a "no sag", neat finish which conceals all fixings from view.
  • End caps, joiners and right-angled corner pieces are available to give a smooth continuous appearance.

Product Specifications

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 Work Included

The dock fendering system should be furnished and installed by DockSafe® authorized distributor in compliance with the specifications contained herein. DockSafe®

1.02 Related Work

The dock edge to which the product should be attached is flat. The dock edge should be a minimum of 2½" in width.

1.03 Quality Assurance

The dock fendering system is manufactured under the strict quality control of ISO 9002.

PART 2 PRODUCT

2.01 System Description

The dock fender must be fitted to the dock edge by a rigid 2 3/8" PVC fixing rail, which conceals all fixings when fully installed. The outer coating of the dock fender is marine grade PVC of thickness 1/16" containing a UV inhibitor and anti-fungicide. Inside the coating, the layer of closed cell foam insulation is of thickness 3/8". The centre of the dock fender contains 1 of 3/8" X ½" polyethylene tube and around it 22 of 0.212 X 0.312" polyethylene tubes arranged in a concentric configuration. A side of the dock fender shall contain a 2" X 1/16" flat insert between the foam insulation and the outer coating. This insert allows the dock fender to be fitted to the fixing rail. The dock fender shall be a total diameter of 2½".

2.02 Fixing

DockSafe® fixing rail should be installed with the following:

Soft Wood:
No. 10,1 ½" A4 stainless steel counter sunk screws and 1" washers.

Hard Wood:
No. 10,1" A4 stainless steel counter sunk screws and 1" A4 washers.

Concrete:
3/16" X 1¼" counter sunk self driller (3C32) screws and 1" A4 washers. A pilot hole of diameter 5/32" must be drilled for the insertion of each screw.

Steel:
¼" X 1 ¼" counter sunk self driller (38.3T) screws and 1" A4 washers. A pilot hole of diameter 5/32" must first be drilled before the insertion of each screw.

2.03 Warranty

Manufacturer warrants all components of the DockSafe® fendering system to be free from defects in material workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the purchaser. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for injury/damage to persons/craft.


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