In order to allow an international distribution of the DualDocker, we have developed the following standardisation model. It allows problemfree and easy docking worldwide.
Trying to standardise the DualDocker will make it easy
- for yacht owners to dock in every marina worldwide
- for marinas to equip spaces with the DualDocker to 'fit' most yachts.
This is how we envisage the DualDocker Standard:
a.) Ball geometry
There is one standardised ball geometry. A data sheet can be obtained upon request.
b.) Lenght of the arms
The standard length is 2,0 m - short, very stable, strong shock absorber
According to our research most yachts on the market will be compatible.
c.) Cleat positioning on the yacht
Distance length:
The distance 'B' (stern to stern cleat) should be approx. 1,5 m (± 0,2). That means, the distance 'A' between pier and stern is between 30 and 70 cm. This distance allows very comfortable boarding.
Distance width:
There is no need for a standard distance between stern cleats.
The cleats should, however, be as far apart as possible, because that results in a low length:width ration
Ideal length:width ratio: < 4:1.
Maximum length:width ratio: 5:1
This international standards will be presented to yacht builders. Because the average distance between cleat and stern is around 1,5 m anyway, the realisation of the DualDocker standard won't take much effort.
2 steps are necessary to make every yacht internationally 'fit' for the DualDocker Standard:
- Installation of the DualDocker combi-cleat (DualDocker ball cleat adapter & conventional)
- Distance stern - stern cleat 1,5 m ( ± 0,2 m).
