When the autumn chill settles over the Mediterranean and yachts return to their home ports in Liguria or the Tuscan archipelago, captains begin planning their jet ski dock garage stowage. Deciding between a compact single-craft solution and a larger modular system dictates how much deck and locker space remains available over the winter months. A side-by-side comparison of the C-Dock and the Double Toy Dock helps crews manage their garage floor plans effectively.
The transition into winter layup forces a close look at the available space behind the transom. During the summer, these floating docks spend their days out on the water, providing a stable base for guests. By November, however, they need a dedicated spot inside the yacht. Inflatable jet ski dock size directly impacts how easily a crew can fold, pack and store the equipment alongside other gear.
Both models are constructed from drop-stitch fabric and 0.9 mm PVC, meaning they become flat and rigid when filled to the pressure stated in the product instructions. Once deflated, their distinct dimensions require different stowage strategies. Measuring your available locker dimensions before deflation saves the crew time and effort during the busy winter wrap-up.
The C-Dock for single-craft layouts
If your onboard inventory includes a single personal watercraft, the C-Dock for Jet Ski & Seabob is a highly compact choice. It provides a secure place to park a single machine without dominating the waterline.
- It presents a minimal footprint of just 200 x 150 cm, leaving the stern area uncluttered for other activities.
- The dock is specifically designed to secure one jet ski, a Seabob or an e-foil board directly behind your yacht.
- Its smaller overall volume translates to a quicker deflation time and a much lighter package for the crew to carry into the garage.
- This compact profile leaves ample room on the shelves for other winter layup yacht inflatables, from small cushions to floating loungers.
- Because it takes up very little floor space, it can often be tucked into secondary storage compartments, keeping the primary tender bay completely clear.
- For smaller yachts operating in tight anchorages, the C-Dock requires minimal effort to deploy and recover during the late-season cruises.
The Double Toy Dock for multiple watercraft
When charter guests expect a larger fleet of water toys along the Amalfi Coast, yachts often deploy the Double Toy Dock (3.10 + 4.10 m). This system creates a broad parking area for multiple machines.
- This system provides a substantial combined modular footprint of 410 x 205 cm and 308 x 155 cm, creating a broad parking area.
- It safely holds up to two jet skis, featuring divided arms that keep the machines apart to prevent knocks while at anchor.
- The extra deck space accommodates additional watersports equipment, allowing guests to board their craft comfortably without crowding the swim platform.
- Because it comprises two connected modules, the crew can deflate and store the pieces as separate, manageable rolls rather than wrestling with one massive unit.
- This modular approach allows captains to split their yacht tender garage toys across different locker spaces, adjusting the load to fit the available room.
- The split sections make moving the reinforced PVC components down steep garage stairs far safer and more straightforward for the deckhands.
Winter care, deflation and packing
Preparing these docks for the off-season ensures they unroll next spring exactly the way you left them. Both models feature a teak-look surface. This is a synthetic finish, not real wood, and it needs no oiling or sanding to maintain its colour throughout the winter.
- Rinse the entire dock thoroughly with fresh water to remove any salt residue, then clean the fabrics with a mild soap solution.
- Give the teak look a gentle clean to keep its appearance sharp and ready for the next charter season.
- Allow the dock to air-dry completely in a shaded area; storing it with trapped moisture can cause mildew in enclosed garage lockers.
- To deflate, use an electric pump in reverse. The Air Pump for Inflatable Docks 1200W handles the large Double Toy Dock modules, while the Air Pump for Inflatable Docks 500W suits the C-Dock.
- Once perfectly dry and fully deflated, open the valve, press out any remaining air, fold the dock carefully, and store it out of prolonged direct sunlight.
- If you deploy the docks for a final autumn swim, always use them in calm, sheltered water, keep engines and thrusters off near swimmers, and always supervise swimmers and children.
- Dockee offers a warranty of two years from delivery and provides worldwide, fully insured shipping. Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for unused items in their original packaging, though tailor-made items are excluded.
