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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Welcome to VersaDock, this manual is designed to give you as much information as possible to help you to install your new
VersaDock.
The way VersaDock is designed should make it very simple to install and by following a few simple steps you should be well on your
way to enjoying your new purchase.
Please go to the relevant section in booklet to assist you in your purchase:
Page 2 & 3: Basic instructions for sealing the floats and building VersaDock
Page 4 & 5: Building a standard VersaDock platform
Page 6: Building a staggered pontoon
Page 7 & 8: Building a Drive on Dock & attaching stiffening beams
Page 9: Building a PWC Drive on Dock
Page 10: Attaching a Dock Box
Page 11: Driving on and off and Drive on Dock
Page 12 & 13: Operation of the winch & Back winch
Page 14: VersaDock Maintenance Manual
If you have any queries or questions about your product, please contact your local dealer
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THE NUMBER ONE RULE....
ENSURE THE LUGS ARE ALIGNED IN THE CORRECT ORDER
1 2 3 4
1
2 3
4
3 2
1 4
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE CONNECTING
ITEMS – ONLY TIGHTEN UNTIL A STRONG
RESISTANCE IS FELT
3 &
4 1
& 2
1 4
3 2
Single Float Double Float
V-Float
3 2
1 4
The sliding nut always slides onto the lowest
lug (lug number 1 being the lowest).
Connecting/Internal Pin
(Used inside the dock)
Exterior Lug Connector
(Used on the perimeter
of the dock)
Sliding Nut
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SELAING THE FLOATS
Please open
according to
manufacturer’s
instructions
All floats at the back end of a drive on dock, or low floats will have the bung holes
near the surface of the water, and/or will get submerged when a weight is applied.
These floats must have the bungs sealed in.
Failure to do this may result in the floats becoming water logged and the effective
buoyancy will be reduced.
VersaDock International Ltd cannot be held responsible for emptying water filled
floats.
If you are unsure, please contact your local dealer.
Apply marine sealant to the
threads of the bung while
holding it with the Allen Key.
Insert bung into float, and wind
clockwise until flush with the
outside wall of the float.
Failure to do this, may result in
the floats becoming water
logged and the effective
buoyancy will be reduced.
VersaDock International Ltd
cannot be held responsible for
emptying water filled floats.
If you are unsure, please
contact your local dealer.
All floats are supplied without the bungs inserted and will need manually inserting to make
them water tight.
(This means that the floats can be sealed at the local ambient temperature and this will
prevent the air inside the floats expanding and contracting more than necessary.)
Marine Sealant
M8 Allen Key
Bung
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BUILDING A STANDARD PONTOON
The next step is to position all the floats (spaced apart) into the desired layout on the ground (see below for an example).
Lugs 1 & 4
Lugs 3 & 4
Lugs 1 & 2
Lugs 2& 3
Double Float
Single Float
Single V-Float
Once the floats are positioned, place a sliding nut onto lug 1 of all the internal
floats and the lowest of the two lugs on the floats around the perimeter.
Two spacer discs sit in between lugs 1 & 4
(to take the place of lugs 2 & 3)
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BUILDING A STANDARD PONTOON
Now that the sliding nuts have been positioned you can screw all the floats together using the connecting pin and exterior lug connectors. If there is space
limitations when assembling the dock then it is advised to make the dock into 3 or 4 small sections and later assemble them together once in the water (see
the instruction manual with regards to ‘assembling
two pontoons together’)
Connecting Pin
Exterior Lug Connector
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BUILDING A BRICKED PONTOON
1
2 3
4
1 2
3
4
1
2 3
4
1
4 2
3
N.B. – MAIN RULE
ENSURE THE LUGS ARE ALIGNED IN THE
CORRECT ORDER AND DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN
Internal Pin Connections:
The sliding nut is located on the lowest
lug (lug no.1 being the lowest and no.4
the highest). The connecting pins are
screwed into the sliding nut.
Connecting/Internal Pin
Exterior Lug Connector
Sliding Nut
The Floats:
Single Float:
Single float has a lug on each corner. Double Float:
A double float has single lugs on each corner and double lugs in the middle (lug 3 &4 on one side and lug 1 & 2 on the other).
1 2
3 4
•••• = 4 (highest) ••• = 3 •• = 2 • = 1 (lowest)
Float corners are marked with dots to correspond the position of the lug
If the first block is
aligned correctly then
the rest will fit very
easily.
Check every few blocks
to ensure correct
alignment
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
Add two spacers to infill lugs 2&3
and then attach the ELC
Exterior Lug Connections:
The lugs situated on the edge of a
pontoon are joined using an
exterior lug connector instead of
a connecting pin.
STAGGERING THE FLOATS PROVIDES
BETTER STABILITY BUT SHOULD NOT BE
USED IN OPEN WATER
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BUILDING A DRIVE ON DOCK
The Floats
Double Float:
A double float has single lugs on each
corner and double lugs in the middle
(lug 3 &4 on one side and lug 1 & 2 on the other).
Single Float:
Single float has a lug on each corner. V-Float:
V-float has a lug on each corner and attaches to any other float.
N.B. – MAIN RULE
ENSURE THE LUGS ARE ALIGNED
IN THE CORRECT ORDER
Internal Pin Connections:
The sliding nut is located on the lowest
lug (lug no.1 being the lowest and no.4
the highest). The connecting pins are
then screwed into the sliding nut.
Connecting/
Internal Pin
Exterior Lug
Connector
Sliding Nut
Float corners are marked with dots to correspond the position of the lug:
•••• = 4 (highest) ••• = 3 •• = 2 • = 1 (lowest)
N.B. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
Exterior Lug Connections:
The lugs situated on the
edge of a pontoon are
joined using an exterior
lug connector instead of a
connecting pin.
1 4 2
3
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
1
2 3
4
Upside down V-Float:
The V-float can be
positioned upside down
as seen on the drive on
dock illustration.
NB when attaching a v-float to full height floats it
is useful to use a block of wood/second pair of
hands to lift the float in order to align the lugs.
It is easier to build the V-channel first and then locate the other
floats around it.
Remove lugs using hacksaw to
allow better entry for the boat
1 2
3 4
Use ELC to join the
V-channel to the full size
blocks on both sides.
Add two spacers to infill lugs 2&3
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BUILDING A DRIVE ON DOCK - ATTACHING STIFFENING BEAMS
The stiffening beams need to be attached onto the outside lugs of the dock, see below for an example:
(Stiffening beams also come as box section aluminium)
TIGHTEN UP THE BEAMS UNTIL THEY ARE TOUCHING THE
BOTTOM OF THE FLOATS.... DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
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BULDING A PWC DRIVE ON DOCK
The Floats
Double Float:
A double float has single lugs on each corner and
double lugs in the middle (lug 3 &4 on one side and
lug 1 & 2 on the other).
Single Float:
Single float has a lug on each corner. V-Float:
V-float has a lug on each corner and attaches to any other float.
N.B. – MAIN RULE
ENSURE THE LUGS ARE ALIGNED
IN THE CORRECT ORDER
Exterior Lug
Connector
Sliding Nut
Float corners are marked with dots to correspond to the position of the lug:
•••• = 4 (highest) ••• = 3 •• = 2 • = 1 (lowest)
N.B. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
Exterior Lug Connections:
The sliding nuts are located on the
lowest lug (lug 1 being the lowest
and 4 being the highest). The
ELC’s are then positioned through
the lugs and screwed into the
sliding nut on the bottom lug.
1 4 2
3
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
1
2 3
4
Upside down V-Float:
The V-float can be positioned upside down as seen on the drive on dock illustration.
NB when attaching a v-float to full
height floats it is useful to use a block
of wood/second pair of hands to lift
the float in order to align the lugs.
1 2
3 4
Add two spacers between
lug 1 & 4 and then attach
ELC
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SECURING A DOCK BOX TO A VERSADOCK
Drill two 17mm holes in the centre of
the box at 57" apart (drill with care to
prevent GRP from cracking)
Hammer the M16 nut into the
bottom of an ELC.
Do this into two ELCs
Screw the two ELCs (with the M16
nuts in the bottom of them) into the
desired location for the DockBox
Drill a 17mm hole in the top of a
connecting pin and saw the top off the pin
(do this twice), this sits above the ELC
57" 57" (3 floats)
Align the DockBox with the drilled
connecting pin and ELC and slot the M16
thread bar into position, ratchet it until
tightly holding the box in place. Do this
twice.
Seal the rim of the hole with some sealant
to ensure box is water tight.
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HOW TO DRIVE ONTO A VERSADOCK DRIVE ON DOCK
Driving onto the dock:
1. Slowly bring the boat towards the dock and align the boat with the V-Channel of the Drive on Dock
2. Ensure the engine is aligned in the straight position
3. Drive the boat up the dock in positive and consistent manner until the engine makes contact with the back of
the dock
4. Lift the engine out of the water and tie the boat down to the VersaDock
Driving off the dock:
1. With the engine in reverse, slowly rev the engine for 30 seconds so that water is being passed up the V-Channel
and under the boat to make the transition off the dock smoother
2. Once step one is complete, give the engine enough revs to begin moving the boat backwards and keep the revs
up until the boat has left the dock
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OPERATION OF THE WINCH
Once the boat has driven itself as far up the Drive on Dock as possible, simply
secure the winch rope onto the bow ring of the boat using a bowline knot and, using
the highest gear ratio available, winch the boat up the dock in a consistent and smooth manner.
Do not keep the rope bar tight once the boat has been winched into position; release the tension enough so that there is some slack in the rope
.
The winch should only be required & used once the boat has driven itself as far up the dock as possible.
ENSURE THE RATCHET LEAVER IS
ALWAYS IN THE UP POSITION WHEN
WINCHING.
Failure to do so may result in
serious injury!
ONLY PUT THE RATCHET LEAVER IN THE
POSITION SHOWN WHEN RELEASING THE
TENSION IN THE WINCH.
CAREFULLY CONTROL THE WINCH HANDLE
TO RELEASE THE TENSION AND THEN PUT
THE RATCHET LEAVER BACK IN THE UP
POSITION.
TO CHANGE THE GEAR RATIO FIRSTLY
PULL THE SHIFT LOCK LEAVER AND HOLD
IT IN THE POSITION SHOWN.
(DO NOT DO THIS WHEN THE WINCH IS
UNDER TENSION)
POSITION ① = HIGH GEAR RATIO
POSITION ② = LOW GEAR RATIO
POSITION ③ = QUICK RELEASE POSITION
① ② ③
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OPERATION OF THE BACK WINCH
Location ① is winched towards the bow of the VersaDock, location ② is temporarily held onto the
bow of the boat, when the winch is operated the boat will consequently slide off the stern of the VersaDock.
2
1
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VERSADOCK MAINTENANCE MANUAL
General Cleaning (The following checks should be performed every 6 months)
To clean the surface of the VersaDock use a high pressure washer or brush. If using a high pressure washer ensure the nozzle is always at least 10cm away
from the plastic.
Connecting pins check
Ensure all connecting pins are tight by using the tool
provided. Tighten until a firm resistance is felt and
then slightly loosen. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Ensure all exterior lug connectors are tight by using
the tool provided. Tighten until all lugs are pressed
together and a firm resistance is felt. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
Mooring ring check
Ensure all steel mooring rings are tight using a M28 spanner. There should always be 2 nuts attached to the mooring ring
Stiffening beam check Ensure all stiffening beams are tight against the bottom of the VersaDock floats using an adjustable spanner. There should always be 2 nuts attached below the stiffening beam. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Winch check
Ensure the winch has a regular application of
weather proof lubricant and ensure all bolts on
the winch are regularly tightened.
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