Late in the Mediterranean season, the anchorages finally turn quiet. The sea holds its summer warmth, making these weeks ideal for shoulder-season charters. When your guests spend the day on the water, keeping personal watercraft safe at anchor requires a proper system. A jet ski platform gives you a dedicated space to dock them right behind the yacht, separating the craft from the hull. This helps prevent accidental contact and provides a secure base for riders to step on and off.
Preparing your jet ski platform for inflation
Setting up yacht toy docks is straightforward when the crew follows a clear routine. The process requires a clean deck space and a compatible air pump. Follow these steps to prepare your dock for the water.
- Clear a deck space: Find a clean, open area on the stern or swim platform. Unfold the dock carefully, making sure the surface is free of any sharp objects. This protects the drop-stitch fabric and the reinforced PVC body during inflation.
- Prepare the valve: Locate the fitting through which the dock is filled with air. Make sure the valve is closed before inflation. If left open, the air will immediately escape when you remove the pump hose.
- Connect the air pump: The Dockee Air Pump 1200 W runs on standard 230 V power and is intended for large platforms, pools and docks. Attach the hose securely to the valve.
- Check the pressure: Inflate to the pressure stated in the product instructions and check it with a pressure gauge. A drop-stitch product should feel firm and rigid when correctly inflated. Air expands as it warms, so you will need to check the pressure again on hot, sunny days.
- Deploy the dock: Lower the structure gently into the sea. Only use floating products in calm, sheltered water, and bring them in when wind and waves build up.
- Secure the mooring lines: Moor the dock firmly to the yacht, tying lines only to strong, suitable fixing points on the stern and keeping them well clear of the propellers.
Choosing the right setup for docking personal watercraft
Yachts carry a variety of water toys, so your docking solution should match your inventory. For smaller setups, the C-Dock for Jet Ski & Seabob provides a compact docking station with a minimal footprint of 200 x 150 cm. It is designed to secure a single jet ski, Seabob or e-foil board directly behind your yacht. If your charter guests expect multiple watercraft, larger models offer more space. The Double Toy Dock (3.10 + 4.10 m) consists of two modules measuring 410 x 205 cm and 308 x 155 cm and is designed to moor up to two jet skis together with additional water toys. Alternatively, the Jet Ski Duo Park 4.10 m offers a footprint of 410 x 300 cm, keeping two large jet skis apart with divided arms.
The Double Toy Dock and the Jet Ski Duo Park both feature a teak-look surface. It is a teak look only, not real wood, so it needs no oiling or sanding. When riders approach the dock, safety must come first. Always switch off engines and thrusters while anyone is in the water near the stern. Always supervise swimmers, especially children, while they are near the docks.
Modular connections for a secure mooring
Sometimes a single dock is part of a wider floating arrangement. Platforms, pools and docks connect to each other with the AirLink Tube. To build a larger structure, place the units side by side on the water. Inflate the tube until it is rigid, slide it into the connection loops and fasten it with the integrated straps. Check that everything sits tightly so nothing shifts.
This creates a continuous deck, allowing guests to walk from a lounge platform directly to their parked personal watercraft. You can always start with one size and extend later. Tailor-made options are also available on request, allowing you to adapt the size, surface or configuration to your yacht. Each tailor-made project comes with an individual quote, and delivery is worldwide and fully insured.
Packing away for winter storage
As the season ends and thoughts turn to winter storage, proper care ensures your docks are ready for next year. Dockee products are designed for the marine environment and need little maintenance. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water after contact with salt water and let the product air-dry. Clean fabrics with a mild soap solution and give the teak-look surfaces a regular, gentle clean to keep their appearance.
Make sure the product is completely dry before you deflate, fold and pack it. When not in use, store inflatables and covers dry and out of prolonged direct sunlight. A dock folded away wet traps moisture; one folded away dry will unroll next spring the way you left it.
