INBOARD (center engine) & V-DRIVE BOATS

 

 See operation video of "method 2" at left.

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Inboard Boat On Air-Dock Because inboard (center engine) and V-drive boats have propellers under the hull, the air-dock installation is modified slightly.  method 1. is preferred but requires a minimum of 3 feet water depth at the back of the boat.  method 2. is for shallower water.
Inboard Propellor and Rudder METHOD 1.) (preferred) Attach the two back connecting ropes to the d-rings 30 inches forward of the back of the air-dock.  Then attach enough weight to the back corners to sink the air-dock material downward and away from the propeller.  The air-dock material will automatically rise to meet the hull when re-inflated.    

 
Inboard Boat From Back METHOD 2.)  WHEN DRIVING the boat on, SHIFT INTO NUETRAL about four feet short.  Then pull the boat on with a rope (in most cases the boat will glide into position When the internal air chambers are adjusted properly.)  When backing off the Air-Dock,  push the boat back by hand first about four feet, then drive it off.
Inboard Boat and Control Box because most inboard boats have fins on the bottom of the hull which could damage the Air-Dock, a thick rubber matt is offered to protect the material.  The weight of the mat also pulls the Air-Dock down in the water so the fins do not catch on it as the boat moves on and off.  This INBOARD PROTECTOR is easily attached to the Air-Dock with four straps (included).  

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