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Application Details - IDAS form 1

(Sustainable Planning Act 2009 version 1.0 effective 18 December 2009)

You MUST complete ALL questions unless the form indicates otherwise. Incomplete forms or forms without all
necessary information and documentation will result in your application not being a properly made application.
For all development applications, you must:

e complete this form (Application details - IDAS form 1)

* complete any other forms relevant to your application

* provide any mandatory supporting information identified on the forms as being required to accompany your
application. .

All terms used on this form have the meaning given in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 or the Sustainable
Planning Regulation 2009.

 

Applicant details (note: the applicant is the person responsible for making the application and need not be the
owner of the land. The applicant is responsible for ensuring the information provided on all IDAS application forms is
correct. Any development permit or preliminary approval that may be issued as a consequence of this application will
be issued to the applicant.)

 

 

 

Please note: If there is more than one applicant, provide additional applicant details by clicking the "Add another
applicant" button below. y

Name/s (individual or company name in full) Y how x MbkeFr oN Of bud

 

 

 

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Mobile number (non-mandatory)

 

 

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2. What type of approval is being sought?

 

 

{X] development permit
(1 preliminary approval
(J both - provide details below

 

 

3. Is the application for a mobile and temporary environmentally relevant activity (ERA)?

 

 

[KX] No

[-] Yes - complete table A and then go to question 5

 

4. Location of the premises (complete table B and/or table C as applicable. Identify each lot in a separate row)

 

 

Table B - street address/lot for the premises or street address/lot on plan for the land adjoining or adjacent to the
premises

 

 

 

Lot on plan
Street Address description
Local government area
Unit | Street Street name and official Post |, 4¢no.| Plan type (e.g. Logan,Cairns)
No. | No. suburb/locality name code “| and plan no.
1 13 |Cooran Crt 4567 |198 |RP206744 oe Coastregional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(J Street address / lot on plan

XM Street address / lot on plan for the land adjoining or adjacent to the premises (appropriate for development in
water e.g. jetty, pontoon)

Table C - premises coordinates (appropriate for development in remote areas, over part of a lot or in water e.g.
channel dredging in Moreton Bay)

 

 

 

 

Coordinates (note: place each set of
coordinates in a separate row) Zone Datum Local government
Easting | Northing | Latitude | Longitude reference stent epplicabte)
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5. Total area of the premises on which the development is proposed (indicate hectares or m?)
707m2
6. Current use/s of the premises (e.g. vacant land, house, apartment building, cane farm, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

1 |House

 

 

 

 

7. Provide a brief description of the proposal (e.g. six unit apartment building, 30 lot residential subdivision etc.)

 

Timber jetty and floating Boat Lift

 

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8. Is owner's consent required for this application? (refer to notes at the end of this form for more information)

 

 

(J No
{X] Yes - complete either table D, table E or table F as applicable

 

Table D (note: do not complete this table if lodging the application on-line using Smart eDA)

 

 

A
Name of owner/s of the land a tWYR beg Dobe

 

We, the above-mentioned owner/s of the Ignd, consent to the making of this application.

 

Signature of owner/s of the land) »y L 1s | L/

 

 

 

 

 

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Table E

 

 

Name of owner/s of the land

 

 

(_] The owner's written consent is attached or will be provided separately to the assessment manager

 

Table F

 

 

 

Name of owner/s of the land

 

oO By making this application, |, the applicant, declare that the owner has given written consent to the making of
the application.

 

 

9. Does the application involve a state resource? (e.g. the application involves state land, or taking quarry
materials. Refer to the notes at the end of this form for more information)

 

IX] No Yes - complete table G

 

10. Identify if any of the following apply to the premises (tick applicable box/es)

 

 

{X] adjacent to a water body, watercourse or aquifer (e.g creek, river, lake, canal) - complete table H
(J _ onstrategic port land under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 - complete table |
(J _ ina tidal water area - complete table J

 

Table H Name of water body, watercourse or aquifer

 

1 |Noosa Sound

 

 

 

 

11. Are there any existing easements on the premises? (e.g. for vehicular access, electricity, overland flow,
water, etc.)

 

[XINo_ [_] Yes - ensure the type, location and dimension of each easement is included in the plans submitted

Application Details - IDAS form 1
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12. Does the proposal include new building work or operational work on the premises? (including any
services)

 

 

[No [XJ Yes - ensure the nature, location and dimensions of proposed works are included in plans submitted

 

13. Is the payment of a portable long service leave levy applicable to this application? (refer to the notes at the
end of this form for more information)

 

 

[X] No - Go to question 15 CJ Yes

 

15. Has the local government agreed to apply a superseded planning scheme to this application under
section 96 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009?

 

 

XX] No

[]_ Yes - provide details below

 

16. List below all of the forms and supporting information that accompany this application (include all IDAS
forms, checklists, mandatory supporting information etc. that will be submitted as part of this application. Note: this
question does not apply for applications made online using Smart eDA)

 

Method of lodgement to

Description of attachment or title of attachment assessment manager

 

1 |formé6 over the counter

 

2 | check list

 

 

 

 

 

17. Applicant's declaration

 

 

&X By making this application, | declare that all information in this application is true and correct (note: it is
unlawful to provide false or misleading information).

 

Application Details - IDAS form 1
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Notes for completing this form

Question 8:

e Section 263 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 sets out when the consent of the owner of the land is required
for an application. Section 260(1)(e) of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 provides that if the owner's consent is
required under section 263, then an application must contain, or be accompanied by, the written consent of the
owner, or include a declaration by the applicant that the owner has given written consent to the making of the
application.

e Owner's consent is not required for a mobile and temporary ERA.

Question 9:

e Section 264 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 provides that if a development involves a state resource, a
regulation may require the application to be supported by certain evidence prescribed under the regulation.
Schedule 14 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 prescribes the state resources for which evidence is
required to be given, and the evidence required, to support the application.

Question 13:

¢ The Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 1991 prescribes when the portable
long service leave levy is payable.

e The portable long service leave levy amount and other prescribed percentages and rates for calculating the levy
are prescribed in the Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Regulation 2002.

Question 14:

« The portable long service leave levy need not be paid when the application is made, but the Building and
Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 1991 requires the levy to be paid before a development
permit is issued.

¢ Building and Construction Industry Notification and Payment Forms are available from any Queensland post
office or agency, on request from QLeave, or can be completed on the QLeave website at
www. dleave.qid.gov. au. For further information contact QLeave on 1800 803 481 or www.qleave.qid.gov.au.

Privacy -the information collected in this form will be used by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP) in
accordance with the processing and assessment of your application. Your personal details will not be disclosed for a
purpose outside of the IDAS process, except where required by legislation (including the Right to Information Act
2009) or as required by Parliament. This information may be stored in a departmental database. The information
collected will be retained as required by the Public Records Act 2002.

 

OFFICE USE ONLY

 

 

Date received Reference numbers

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTIFICATION OF ENGAGEMENT OF A PRIVATE CERTIFIER

 

 

 

 

 

To: Council. | have been engaged as the private certifier for the
. building work referred to in this application.
Date of BSA Certification Building
Name . 7
engagement license number classification/s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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QLEAVE NOTIFICATION AND PAYMENT (for completion by assessment manager or private certifier if applicable)

 

Date receipted
form sighted by|Name of officer who
assessment sighted the form

manager

QLeave Project {Amount

Description of the work Number paid ($)

Date paid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) is administered by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning. This
form and all other required application materials should be sent to your assessment manager and any referral
agencies.

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Prescribed tidal work—IDAS form 28

(Sustainable Planning Act 2009 version 1.0 effective 18 December 2009)

This form must be completed for development applications for prescribed tidal work.

You MUST complete ALL questions unless the form indicates otherwise. Incomplete forms or forms without all necessary
information and documentation will result in your application not being a properly made application. -

For all development applications you must:

¢ complete Application details—IDAS form 4

* complete any other forms relevant to your application

° provide any mandatory supporting information identified on the forms as being required to accompany your
application.

Attach extra pages if there is insufficient space on this form.

All terms used on this form have the meaning given in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 or the Sustainable Planning

 

 

 

Regulation 2009.
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2. What is that nature of the prescribed tidal works and the nature of the use? (tick applicable box/es)-

 

Private use Non-privateuse — Estimated value of completed works ($)

 

jetty, pier or wharf

 

mooring pile

 

deck or boardwalk

 

boat ramp or spillway

Bill wo

 

pontoon

 

revetment, sea wall or retaining wall

 

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other—please specify below

 

 

 

 

 

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Engineers name/s Soul Nok>e w Y Asse &
Organisation name (if applicable)
Postal address fia he an é
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Contact phone number
Fax number (non-mandatory)
e-mail address (non-mandatory)
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RPEQ number (or equivalent if interstate)

 

 

Reference number of all plans to which this certification relates

 

 

 

5. Confirm that the following mandatory supporting information accompanies this application

 

 

Plans certified by a registered professional engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)
(or an interstate or international equivalent registered with the appropriate
professional body) showing:

Confirmation of
lodgement

Method of
lodgement

 

the location (real property description and boundaries) and dimensions of the
proposed works in relation to the land (including tidal land) that would abut or
adjoin the proposed works

UX] confirmed

 

the proposed works in relation to the locations and levels of lowest astronomical
tide, highest astronomical tide, mean high water springs and the coastal
management district

LE] confirmed

 

the slope angles of the beds and banks of the tidal area and the finished levels of
the proposed works

| confirmed

 

 

 

 

Written statements or evidence

 

 

Prescribed tidal work—IDAS form 28
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a copy of the certificate of title for the land (including tidal land) that would abut
or adjoin the proposed works

C] confirmed

 

details of how the proposed work addresses the IDAS code for prescribed tidal
work in the Coasta/ Protection and Management Regulation 2003, schedule 4A

C] confirmed

 

 

property owners in the form of:
¢ letters of support from adjoining property owner, or
e plans illustrating a water allocation area

details of the largest vessel, if any, to be moored at the structure [_] confirmed
L] not applicable
evidence that the proposed work will not prejudice the access rights of adjoining L] confirmed

 

For applications within a cul-de-sac, a bend in the waterway or other location where the side boun
connect to the work and neighbouring lots are not at right angles to the waterway

daries of the lot

 

photos of any constructed neighbouring structures or information about
approved but unconstructed neighbouring structures

 

 

| confirmed

L] not applicable

 

 

 

Privacy—please refer to your assessment manager for further details on the use of information recorded in this form.

 

OFFICE USE ONLY

 

 

Date received Reference numbers

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) is administered by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning. This form and all

other required application materials should be sent to your assessment manager and any referral agencies.

 

Prescribed tidal work—-IDAS form 28

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oe Integrated Development Assessment System Checklist

 

Development assessment checklist - IDAS
checklist 1

(Sustainable Planning Act 2009, version 1.0 18 December 2009)
This checklist applies to the carrying out of development generally.

You are not required to complete this checklist as part of your development application, however you may submit the
checklist with your application if you wish. The purpose of the checklist is to assist you in identifying:

+ whether you need to make a development application for the proposed development
* if a development application is required, the relevant IDAS forms you need to complete as part of your application
+ whether you need to give a copy of your application to any referral agencies.

If your development involves a material change of use, reconfiguring a lot or operational works, it is recommended
that you complete Material change of use - IDAS checklist 2, Reconfiguring a lot - IDAS checklist 3 or Operational
works - IDAS checklist 4, as applicable.

If you are unsure how to answer any questions on this checklist, phone or visit your local government, or go to the
Department of Infrastructure and Planning's website at www.dip.qid.gov.au.

All terms used in this checklist have the meaning given in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 or the Sustainable
Planning Regulation 2009.

 

Part 1 - General questions

 

 

1.1 Have you received a referral agency response in relation to this proposed development prior to making
an application? ;

 

 

{XINo

oes |" To assist you in preparing your application, completing Referral agency responses - IDAS checklist
6 is recommended

 

 

 

1.2 Do you wish the proposed development to be assessed against a superseded planning scheme?

 

 

No

 

. You must complete Request to apply a superseded planning scheme - Sustainable Planning Act
OYes form 2 and give this notice to the relevant local government. If the local government agrees to

ig
your request, details must be provided in Application details - IDAS form 1

 

 

 

1.3 Does the proposal involve removing quarry material from a watercourse or lake for which an allocation
notice is required under the Water Act 2000?

IX]No
[Yes } It is recommended that you complete part 2 of this checklist

 

 

 

 

 

1.4 Is any part of the proposed development intended to be carried out on a Queensland heritage place under
ithe Queensland Heritage Act 19927

IX] No
(J Yes

 

 

 

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It is recommended that you complete part 3 of this checklist

 

 

 

 

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4.5 Does the proposal involve development on a local heritage place?

[xX] No
(CD Yes

 

 

 

 

 

It is recommended that you complete part 4 of this checklist

 

 

1.6 Does the proposal involve an environmentally relevant activity, other than an agricultural ERA, a mining
activity or a chapter 5A activity?

KX] No
[Yes }- It is recommended that you complete part 5 of this checklist

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.7 Is any part of the development on strategic port land or airport land (other than development for a
material change of use that is inconsistent with the land use plan for the strategic port land or airport land)

 

 

[INo
OYes |}- It is recommended that you complete part 6 of this checklist

 

 

 

 

1.8 ls any part of the development on land below a high water mark within the limits of a port under the
Transport Infrastructure Act 19947

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IX] No
L]Yes | It is recommended that you complete part 7 of this checklist
1.9 Is any part of the premises designated for community infrastructure?
IX] No
L]Yes |} It is recommended that you complete part 8 of this checklist

 

 

1.10 Does the proposal involve the establishment or expansion of a waste water disposal system?

[X]No

[Yes |- It is recommended that you complete part 9 of this checklist

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.11 Is the development on land that adjoins a declared fish habitat area under the Fisheries Act 1994?

 

 

No
OO Yes

 

It is recommended that you complete part 10 of this checklist

 

 

 

Privacy - please refer to your assessment manager for further details on the use of information recorded in
this checklist.

Disclaimer:
While the Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP) believes that this information contained on this
checklist and provided as part of this process will be of assistance to you, it is provided on the basis that you will
not rely on the information without first making your own enquiries regarding the interpretation and application of
the applicable legislation to your circumstances.

To the full extent permitted by law DIP expressly disclaims all liability (including but not limited to liability for
negligence) for errors or omissions of any kind or for any loss (including direct and indirect losses), damage or
other consequence which may arise from your reliance on this process and the information contained on this
checklist.

Development application assessment checklist - IDAS checklist 1
Version 1.0 18 December 2009

 

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OFFICE USE ONLY

 

 

Date received

 

 

Reference numbers

 

 

 

 

The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 is administered by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning.

   

 

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: serious injury or death could result from
the use of this product. Extreme care must be followed
when using this dock for Drive-On purposes and when
using this dock system in any way. Before assembly
or use of this product read and follow all accompa-
nying instructions. ERA Marine Products, Inc. and
VersaDock assume no liability for any and all injuries
and/or damages resulting from the use of this product.
If you are unsure of any part of these instructions or
use, contact your dealer or VersaDock at the number
below before proceeding.

 

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3255 B Fairfield Ave S, St Petersburg, FL 3371
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Methods of Attachment
Sea Floor Attachment — Using Pipe & Post Floats
Floating Dock Attachment
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Assembly Key— Assembly Key— : :
Deluxe Economy Connecting Pin

   

Connecting Pin with
Sliding Nut

        

Full Float & V-Float Flat Side V-Float V Side

V-Float

   

Double Full Float Double Short Float Double Short and Full

  

Exterior Lug with Exterior Lug with Exterior Lug with
Sliding Nut Spacer & Sliding Nut Sliding Nut Inverted

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VersaDock Components—Continued

  

Anchorage for Chain Kit Post Float
Chain

   

Heavy Duty Cleat - with 10” Aluminum Support Beam
glow in the dark cleat

  

Winch Assembly

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Assembly Instructions
Float Assembly Sequence

Shoreline

 

 

Exhibit A

» Float corners are marked with dots to correspond to the numbers.

. =1
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coe =3
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» Each number represents the tab height. #1 is the lowest tab and #4 is the highest tab.

> The sliding nut is inserted on the lowest tab. Typically this will be #1 but in instances where 2 or 3 floats are joined it may
be #2 or #3. Itis important to make sure that the tabs are aligned in proper order; otherwise there will be small ridges in your
assembled dock.

> Typically the side with #1 and #4 is aligned on the narrow side or the side oriented towards the shoreline to minimize the
need for spacers when using lug connectors and accessories.

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Float Assembly Basics

» Assemble on a flat surface—you can do it in the water or on an uneven surface but it will require more patience in getting
the tabs to align

» The tabs located on the floats are numbered 1-4. These numbers are represented by dots on the top of the floats.
Assemble floats so that you have number 1, 2, 3, and 4 coming together. (Exhibit A, page 3)

» Plan your assembly so that the same tab numbers are always facing the same direction. Example: # 1 and # 4 lugs are
all pointing to the shore. This will minimize the need for spacers.

» Floats must all point in the same direction when bolted together and make sure the tabs
are in the proper sequence on all sides before inserting pins. The top edges of the floats
will be level and even when correctly aligned (except for the V-channel).

NOTE: With some dock shapes you will have a gap where a number 1 and 4 meet
Insert a spacer in the place of your number 2 and 3 tab or invert the sliding nut.

Attaching Sliding Nuts
» Attaching the sliding nut on the bottom tab (typically #1). The sliding nut slips over the
ridges in the tabs on the bottom-most tab of the floats as shown on the left

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  

7 The Sliding Nut slips over
Inserting Pins ridge on the bottom-most tab
> Drop in connecting pin and tum tight but DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN

NOTE: For easier assembly of connecting pins — dip the pin in soapy water to wet
@ the threads

Installing Lug Connectors
» Lastly install your lug connectors, bumpers and cleats. For maximum rigidity;
lug connectors, bumpers or cleats should be installed around perimeter of dock
While lugs are optional for most docks, It is necessary for all PVC V-Berth docks

Connecting pin tightened with the Economy
Tool » The Exterior Lug Connector uses the
sliding nuts the same as the grey

Connecting Pins.

v

When installing a lug connector on a 1-4 tab set, you must place a spacer in the gap
so that when you tighten the nut, it will keep the dock connections level. You can
also invert the sliding nut on the #1 tab to create the same effect as a spacer

» The lug connector has 2 little tabs in the center channel to allow it to be
tightened. Use the end of the economy tool as shown at right to tighten each lug
connector.

 

» The exterior lug connector is the most common connector for securing the
exterior tabs on the floats. These connectors are used for each set of exterior Fh tol
tabs on the PWC docks but are only needed for every other set of tabs on the SESE SsOnomy-100
boat docks.

Lug Connector tightened with the end

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Joining Together Two “Six-Packs” of Floats
1. Assemble on flat surface.

2. Asnoted previous in “Float Assembly Basics,” position six-packs so that correct sequence of float comers and lug nuts are
facing each other. (See “Float Assembly Sequence”)

3. Insert a connecting pin through tabs on outside end, joining the two six- packs - do not attach nut to this pin.
4. With that pin as a hinge, slowly swing the six-packs towards each other.

5. As interior lugs on each six-pack come closer to each other, align the tabs in
correct numbered sequence (using 1 - 4 dots on top of floats).

Hinge pin

6. With all interior tabs aligned correctly, insert another connecting pin in the
opposite outside tabs, to hold alignment.

7. When all interior tabs are properly aligned, insert first interior pin through the
combined six-packs tabs. Insertion of pins can be made easier by first dipping
pins into soapy water.

  

8. Tighten up first inserted interior pin before moving on to the next interior pin - this will help align the next set of tabs.

9. When interior pins are inserted and tightened, remove the exterior "hinge pin" and aligning pins.

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Drive-On Docks

» Assembly of your V-Berth™ Drive-on docking system is quick and easy. When your shipment arrives, you will receive
the product partially assembled. The pallet shown on the left is of our SPWC-152 product. The assembly process is
relatively the same for all of our other V-Berth products since additional floats are simply added to increase the width and
length of the dock.

  
  
 
 
 
   
  
 
 
 
 

» The parts included in this sample shipment are:

e 2Middle Sections —- Each comprised of 2 Vfloats and 4 Full
a Floats or 2 Vfloats and 2 Double floats

e 1 Stern Section —- Comprised of 6 Vfloats with the center Vfloats
arranged to form the entry channel

e 1 Bow Section — for the SPWC-152 this will be 6 bow floats and
for the SPWC-133 this will be 3 floats. For docks with Double Floats
The Bow section may need to be split to form 2 sections as shown in
the diagram for your specific dock.

e Miscellaneous parts and the appropriate tools. (In most cases
the miscellaneous parts are lightly bolted in the outside tabs for ease
of shipping as shown in this picture).

Partially assembled sections on pallet as you would receive

your shipment

» Begin by laying the dock sections out with the bow floats and one mid section so that the 2 and 3 tabs on the bow
floats are set to insert into the mid section 1 and 4.

 

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> Begin by laying the dock sections out with the bow floats
and one mid section so that the 2 and 3 tabs on the bow
floats are set to insert into the mid section 1 and 4.

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Continue setting out the remainder of the dock sections
in the same order. The end result will look something like
the picture shown at left.

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Beginning at the bow, slowly bring the section together
so that the 1 tab on the mid section is below the 2 tab on
the bow section.

> When the tabs are in line, slip a connecting pin or lug bolt
connecter in the side to hold the sections.

NOTE: In most PWC and Boat docks, the center channel is
designed to use the white bolts instead of the connecting
pins. VersaDock uses both configurations depending on your
particular need and use. If your dock is shipped with the lug
bolts, simply use them in place of the grey connecting pins in
the following instructions.

In almost every case, the bow section and the first mid sec-
tion will be connected in the center channel with grey con-
necting pins.

 

PWC dock (PWC-152) with lugs down the middle
Notice the single floats at the 3rd from the stern—this is necessary
for easy driveon—doubles next to the stern are too bouyant

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As shown at right, slide the sections together so
that the 2/3 tabs go between the 1/4 sections.

> When the dock sections are together, insert the 2
connecting pins or lug bolts in the holes and tighten.

 

Connecting the sections using the “Hinge Pin”

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>» Continue with the other sections in the same
manner until you get to adding on the stem
section.

» When joining the stern section it is helpful to
have a friend hold up the end of the stern sec-
tion or to use a piece of 2x4 wood to brace the
section and help make it level with the main
dock.

> When the tabs have been lined up, insert a
lug connector on the exterior tabs and tighten .
Then slide the sections together and insert the
lug connector bolt on the other side and
tighten.

 

Mid and Stern sections of PWC dock

» Insert the connecting pins or lug connector bolt in the interior tabs and
tighten.

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Finish the dock by installing the remaining exterior lug connectors and mis-
cellaneous accessories. On all PWC docks, an exterior lug should be used
to tie together all the float tabs.

» The end result is a dock similar to what is shown to the right. Your dock may
be different in that it may have connecting pins at the bow and down the
channel depending on your watercraft

» If you are unsure of any of these steps, please consult your VersaDock
dealer or VersaDock before using your dock.

IMPORTANT—Double Floats

VersaDock now has double floats. The double floats are used in place of 2 sin-
gle floats. Double floats provide significant benefits in your dock when used as
shown in the diagram. Make sure you layout the dock as noted in the diagram
for your design. In many cases, the double floats will be assembled in a stag-
gered design—this offers improved weight distribution and is necessary for many
of the larger boat designs to keep the stern out of the water.

 

PWC-133 dock with Lugs down the
middle

With PWC docks—the double floats are too buoyant to use near the stern of the
docks and you will see that the diagram has the row next to the stern section
made of single floats. Follow this design exactly to ensure safe docking. Putting
double floats next to the stern section make it very difficult to dock your craft!

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Handrail Installation

> The handrails will be shipped to you with 2 of our exterior

lug connectors on the end.

>» Place the lug connectors through the 2 overlapping tabs

on the float and tighten the large white plastic nut.

> Make sure the “R’ key (looks like a large cotter pin) is
inserted into the hole on the handrail base. This locks

the handrail in the white exterior lug connector.

>» Occasionally check to make sure that all the connectors

are tight.

The Aluminum Winch System can be mounted at the bow or
within a dock if extra rows are added.

 

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5 foot handrail connected through the outside tabs with
exterior lug connectors

Winch Installation

The Winch is easily installed after the dock is assembled.
The winch ships assembled with winch, lines and blocks at-
tached and ready to install.

The Winch is commonly installed in the center row and at the
forward most bow location as shown on the left. It also can
be installed in a dock section if there is extra room at the bow.

The winch is installed using 2 white lug connectors with the
platform base resting on a SINGLE FULL FLOAT. Do not
install the winch on a Double Float—the double floats are not
designed to have the winch pressing on the top surface as
the expanse is too great.

If using the winch in a salt water environment, occasionally
rinse off the winch, line and blocks with fresh water. Also
check to make sure all bolts are tight and in good condition.

Every 6 months, lubricate the winch gears with a silicone lu-
bricant , such as WD-40.

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Sea Floor Attachment - Using Pipe & Post Floats

» Inmany installations the easiest way to install your new VersaDock
product is to use our Post Floats and pipe combination.

» This method is good for water depth of up to 6 feet and normal tides
of 1-3 feet. Consult with VersaDock if water is deeper than 6
feet.

» The Post Float option is shown in the picture to the left. It is a full
float that has been modified with the sleeve and collar to accept a
pipe. The pole installed in the float is a 2” galvanized pipe inside of
the white 3" PVC pipe. PVC alone is not substantial enough to se-
cure the dock.

 

Post float with 2” galvanized pipe and 3” PVC pipe » Because every installation is a bit different, VersaDock does not
over top for a finished look supply the pipe needed. You will want to use an appropriate pipe for
your specific needs. Typically, this is a 2” galvanized dock pipe or 2”
schedule 40 galvanized electrical conduit. in the appropriate length
available at your local home building supply store.

>» Make sure the pipe you supply is long enough to be driven at least 4-6 feet
into the seabed (The state of FL require 6 feet minimum) and that the pipe will
extend high enough to accommodate the worst possible tide conditions. Typi-
cal pipe length for 4-5 feet of water depth is 16ft of pipe. Consult with Versa-
Dock if you are unsure of the pipe length required.

» Position the VersaDock so that the dock will not bind or catch on any fixed
structures in the case of extreme high tides. In the dock on the night, the Ver-
saDock is at least 6 inches from the fixed dock so that it will ride on the pipes
above the fixed platform if necessary.

» Once the dock is in position, slide your pipe through the post float and check
the straightness with a level. To drive in the pipe, you can either drive it in us-
ing a pipe driver or you can jet them in using a hose extension with a high
pressure nozzle in the pipe. When jetting it is best to wait 4-5 days before us-
ing the dock to allow the dock pipes to settle. You can also put a block of
wood on the top of the pipe and drive the pipe in by hitting the block of wood
carefully with a sledge hammer.

» During the process of driving the pipe in, make sure you occasionally check
the straightness of the pipe

» Once the pipe is in, you can use a 3” piece of schedule 40 PVC pipe to cover
the metal pipe. If you decide to cap the PVC—you will want to drill a small
hole in the cap to allow any pressure to escape

 

Placing PVC pipe over galvanized post
PIPE

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Floating Dock Attachment

> Incertain installations you may already have a
substantial floating dock in place. This floating dock must be secured on it’s own
means to be able to withstand the force of a craft driving up onto the V-Berth that
will be connected to this dock. If you are unsure if your existing floating dock is able
to withstand the force, consult your VersaDock dealer or sales representative be-
fore mounting the Floating Dock connector.

> In this case it is possible to install the Floating Dock Connector (FDC) to your new
VersaDock system and simply bolt it to your existing floating dock.

> The FDC is shown at the left and is made from heavy Marine Grade Aluminum with
a 16” long galvanized bolt with a CPVC sleeve.

> The bolt, with a washer, is inserted through the white exterior lug connector from
the bottom. The CPVC sleeve is inserted over
the bolt and through the lug. A second washer is
put on the bolt and a nut is tightened down to the
sleeve. This will ensure that the rod does not fall

FDC shown connected to a Double Fl;oat for through the lug connector when you are mount-

illustration. Normal installs will have the dock ing or adjusting the FDC.
approximately 2 inches apart.

   

> Place a washer on top of the nut and then insert the bracket. A 4th washer is put on
the bolt on top of the bracket and insert a nut. The nuts on both side of the Aluminum
bracket should be tight against the aluminum thus allowing the rod to slide up and
down the interior of the lug connector.

> The length of bolt allows for the 2 floating docks to move independent of each other.
This is useful and necessary when you are driving your craft up onto your VersaDock
V-Berth.

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Once you situate where you want to mount the FDC to your existing floating dock,
you have two options in mounting. One is to use lag bolts and bolt the FDC to your
dock. The second is to through bolt the FDC.

> When the FDC is mounted in the proper place, use a 3rd nut on the top of the bolt.
This double nutting helps keep the bolt tight and reduces the chance of the assembly
coming loose.

> Because each mounting is different, we do not supply the bolts for mounting to your
existing floating dock. Make sure you use heavy galvanized or stainless bolts that
can withstand the pressure of the craft driving on the dock. Check all connections
regularly to ensure that your dock is attached securely.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Placement of the Floating Dock Connector must be at the bow or the forward 1/2 of the Versa-
Dock. The VersaDock is designed to move as the craft is docking and the FDCs are not designed
to withstand the stress angles needed to be placed at the stern half of the dock. If extra attachment
is needed at the stern—use a chain or line connection. Consult VersaDock or your dealer if you
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Chain Attachment

» In many instances, you may already have a fixed dock with
pilings that you can attach to.

>» You can use chain to attach the VersaDock to those pilings
Typical chain is 1/4-5/16 inch galvanized

» VersaDock only supports chain attachments through an eye-
bolt. Attaching a chain directly through the tabs on the floats
can damage the floats over time due to excessive movement
in rough water.

» When using a chain attachment, make sure you have the dock
secured using opposing forces. You want to minimize forward
the reverse movement of the dock for the safest driveon

 

» Consult your VersaDock dealer or VersaDock if you are un-
sure about any part of this attachment.

Chain with PVC pieces attached via an eyebolt. Chain kits
purchased through VersaDock includes PVC rollers.

» To help minimize the wear of both the piling and the chain, we suggest you
use PVC “rollers”. To make the “rollers” take a piece of PVC pipe (usually 1”
to1-1/4”" diameter to fit around chain) and cut it in several small pieces about
1-2" wide. Feed the chain through the pipe pieces and place that around the
piling and attach it through the float tabs. Using the PVC will help stop the
chain from binding on the piling. Shown above

> Every few years you will want to remove the chain and put new PVC “rollers”
on

» Check the shackles, eyebolt and chain to ensure a solid attachment regu-
larly.

 

Anchorage for chain can be used for a
variety of tiedown mechanisms

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>» The assembly of a boat dock is very similar to the assem-
bly of a PWC dock. You will notice that the center 3 rows are
basically the same setup as the PWC V-Berth.

> Your Boat V-Berth will come in groups of 6 floats. The
stern section will be fully assembled.

» Beginning with the stern section, follow the same instruc-
tions as with the PWC dock moving forward until the center
section is complete.

> To fill out the outside rows, you will need to disassemble
the extra 6 packs that come on the pallets.

> Start on one side and setup the floats to attach to the sides
of the floats from the center channel. Pay attention and make
sure that the 1 and 4 tabs are pointing towards the shore.

» The Double floats will be installed in a staggered format so that the seams of the floats overlap the float next to it. Consult the
diagram of your dock for a layout.

Placing Lugs, Attachment options, and Winch
>» You are now ready to put the lugs around your dock. Lugs are required along the stern of the dock. The bow must have also

have lugs. The bow lugs will typically be the 1-4 combination and the nut can be installed upside down on the #1 tab to act
as a filler.

» When installing the winch—use the spacers provided and use the sliding nuts in the normal position to ensure that the winch
assembly is secured in place

> For the sides of the dock, beginning at the stern, put lug connectors on the tabs of where the double floats meet. This will be
approximately every other one.

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Installing a Support Beam

  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 

» > Depending on the size of the boat dock purchased, it may come with
an aluminum support beam constructed of heavy marine grade aluminum
and is installed under the dock to help flatten the dock and more evenly
distribute the weight of the boat.

» The support beam can be installed on land or in the water. If installing
in the water you must take great care no to drop any of the bolts, nuts and
washers as they will sink

>» Onthe beam, each end has 2 holes drilled. The heavy galvanized bolt
goes through the hole that is marked “B.” This hole is approx 1 1/2” in
from the end as shown on the left

> Tie a piece of rope through the hole that is marked “R.” We suggest
using 1 long piece, tied to both ends, and long enough to go around the
back row of floats.

» Lower the beam at the stern section and use the rope to position the
beam between the 4" and 5” row of floats from the stern. This may also
be the 3rd and 4th floats—use the position where the double floats
Support Beam—angle pointing down overlap naturally and there is a lug in that position already.

> There are 2 bolts included with your beam - one 12” and one 14”. The
12” bolt goes through the white lug connector that is securing the 1-2 tabs. The 14” bolt is used on the 3-4 tabs. (The 1-
2 tab combination sits lower to the water and therefore requires the shorter bolt)

» With the beam in place on one side, slide the bolt with a washer on the top through the lug and angle it to fit through the
hole in the beam. Put a washer and 2 nuts on the bolt and tighten it loosely. Do the same on the other side and tighten
loosely.

» Depending on your boat, you may find it necessary to move the beam forward or back 1 or more rows of floats to make it
easier to drive the boat off the dock. Moving the beam backward will raise the back end of the dock and the boat slightly
if the boat is “in the water’ at rest. When the Beam is in the proper location, you can slightly adjust the level of the dock
by changing the tightness of the bolts. When you are satisfied with the results make sure the 2 nuts are snug against
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Back-Winch System

For jet boats or heavier boats your dock will include a Back-Winch system. A typical Back-Winch system is shown
above.

The Back-Winch system is a set of line and pulleys (blocks) that will help you move your boat to the stern of the dock for
easy removal. This is accomplished by running a line around the bow of the boat above the bow eye.

The concept is relatively simple. A line is looped over the bow-eye of the boat and then runs aft of the bow-eye through
a pair of blocks and each end of the line is run forward to the winch. When the winch is pulled tight, the line between the
winch and the back blocks is lengthened and the line from the bow-eye of the boat and the back blocks is shortened,
thus pulling the boat backwards.

The Back-Winch is installed so that when the line is pulled tight, the line through the back block is still slightly aft of the
bow eye and the transom is in the water. Typically the rear block is attached anywhere from 6 to 9 rows of floats behind
the front of the V-Berth, usually between the 7th and 8th row. Depending on the boat, some adjustment may be neces-
sary.

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On the tabs that connect the floats at the chosen position, tie the loose end of
the line that is attached to one of the 2 single blocks. You can also loop this
line through an exterior lug connector which will give you more strength. The
best knot to secure this line is a bowline. The end result of this step is shown
to the right.

If your dock is extra wide or has an expansion pack. You can remove a con-
necting pin at the desired mounting point and while putting your weight on the
#2 comer, slide the line under the #3 and #4 tab and install the line there. You
can then install the connecting pin and the line will fit between the connecting
pin and the floats as shown below. Make sure the line is around the tabs
and not just the connecting pin.

   

Back block tied with a bowline knot

> Do the previous step on the other side of the dock. So that you have both
pulleys mounted as shown below.

> Take the longer line that is supplied and tie a loop in one end.
» Attach the loop to the snap hook on the winch and run it through both of the

back blocks and then back up to the winch again. Tie a loop in the loose end and
attach that to the snap hook as well.

Block tied to lugs at Connecting Pin

The result is shown at the right. The overall
length of the line will probably need to be
adjusted and can be easily done so by ad-
justing the size of the 2 loops that get at-
tached to the snap hook

The back-winch works by looping the center
part of the line over the bow eye of the boat.
The 2 end loops are then attached to the
winch.

Secure a safety line to the boat and then
you can wind the winch which will move the
boat to the stern of the dock

In most cases the boat will only need to be
moved a few inches to a foot and then the
weight shift of someone being in the boat
and putting the boat in reverse will be
enough to slide the boat off the dock

 

In the case of a Jetboat—you will need to winch the boat all the way off the dock and have the drive unit in the water be-
fore starting the engine

NOTE—do not use the winch to secure the craft for long term storage or in
storm conditions. Wave action from the rear could cause the boat to move
forward and make contact with the winch! See pages 21—22.

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VersaDock V-Lift System for Large Boats

For heavier boats or boats with I/O drive units that do not trim up past the bottom of the hull, VersaDock offers the V-Lift line of boat docks. The V-Lift
is an air assist system that uses a buoyancy tank mounted below the VersaDock and has a small pump system to pump air into the tank to raise the
stem of the boat

Installing the V-Lift

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The V-Lift is installed on a typical VersaDock boat dock that
is fully assembled and in the water.

The V-Lift comes with 2 aluminum C-channel pieces bolted
to it and 2 4x4 Aluminum angle beams that are pre meas-
ured and drilled to be mounted to the Tank.

When bolting the angle beams to the tank, make sure that
they are oriented so that the distance between the beams
is 19". This ensures that they fit up between the floats they
are mounted to.

 

> The V-lift is shipped with the bronze intake fitting installed and coated
with 3M 5200 to ensure an airtight fit as shown.

>» Take one end of the supplied hose and put it on the bronze fitting and
use the 2 hose clamps supplied

> Make sure the hose is secure on the fitting. The picture to the side
shows the hose while it is being fitted—not the end result.

» ith the hose secure and the beams securely bolted to the tank, it is
now ready to be put into the water.

> The tank will quickly fill with water so make sure you have a few guide
lines attached and slide the tank into the water. The fitting is oriented to be
towards the bow of the dock when mounted.

The tank is bolted to the ster of the dock like the instructions for the support beam. The tank is typically bolted to the 5th
float from the stern and thus the tank is under floats 4,5,6 from the stern.

To finish the installation, run the hose along the side of the dock and up to the pump box.

Install the other end of the hose to the fitting in the pump box and use 2 hose
clamps to securely fasten like with the tank.

To operate, turn on the pump, open the ball valve and air is put into the tank.
Wren the dock is at the proper position, close the ball valve and turn off the pump.

When ready to drive the boat off, open the ball valve and water will force the air
out of the tank and the stem will lower into the water to enable an easy drive off.

 

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Instructions for Using Your V-Berth Drive-On Dock

With the introduction of the V-Berth Drive-On Dry Dock from VersaDock, docking your personal watercraft and small boat has
never been easier. Following our instructions for use will insure a safe and easy to use docking experience. The instructions be-
low apply to all craft, then see your craft specific area for any special consideration.

Docking Your Watercraft
Docking your Craft - Instructions - All Watercraft

1.

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Carefully approach the V-Float Center Channel (VFCC) of the V-Berth at idle
speed. As the bow of your craft engages the VFCC maintain minimum forward
speed tuming the steering to center to align the craft with the V-Berth

When your craft is centered and aligned, with the V-Berth straight ahead of you,
slowly apply throttle to drive the craft onto the V-Berth. The centerline of the boat
should be directly over the VFCC throughout the drive-on procedure.

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WARNING - As your craft drives onto the V-Berth take care
not to apply excessive throttle. For ease of use and safety, the
unique design of the V-Berth allows you to drive-on with a
minimum amount of throttle. WiBloat Genter Channel

 

If your craft does not get up far enough on the V-Berth, let the craft slide back down in the water and repeat steps 1
through 3 again. It may take a few times to get the feel of how much throttle to give the craft to safely dock it

WARNING — VERSADOCK STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT ALL OPERATORS OF ANY
WATERCRAFT ABSTAIN FROM CONSUMING ALCOHOL AND ALL OTHER SUBSTANCES
WHICH AFFECT AN INDIVIDUAL’S ABILITY TO SAFELY OPERATE THEIR WATERCRAFT.
THE USE OF ALCOHOL, PRESCRIPTION AND NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS GREATLY IN-
CREASE THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND
THOSE RIDING WITH THE OPERATOR OF PERSONAL WATERCRAFT. VERSADOCK
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE ACTION
OR INACTION OF ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS CONSUMED ALCOHOL OR ANY OTHER
MOOD-ALTERING SUBSTANCE. THE USE OF ALCOHOL OR ANY OTHER MOOD-
ALTERING SUBSTANCE BY THE OPERATOR OF A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ATTEMPT-
ING TO DOCK A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ON A VERSADOCK DOCK SHALL VOID THE
WARRANTY OTHERWISE APPLICABLE TO THE DOCK.

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Docking Personal Watercraft — Special Considerations

Docking Personal Watercraft is simple and straightforward. The main issue to be aware of is that your PWC does not have
power when the drive is out of the water. The plastic the V-Berth is constructed of allows the PWC to slide up the dock. Take
special care to not apply excessive throttle and “jump” your PWC up on the dock. Itis better and safer to not get the PWC all the
way on the dock the first few times, than to give too much power.

Depending on your watercraft, it may be necessary to add water to the stern floats to lower the entry point. The normal position
for the stern of the dock is set so that you must slow down before driving up the dock. If your craft has an extremely low rub rail
and the dock needs to be adjusted - Please contact VersaDock for additional instructions.

Docking Boats with Jet Drives - Special Considerations

Docking a Jet Drive boat is simple and straightforward. The same issue applies as with PWCs in that you need to be aware that
your boat does not have power when the drive is out of the water. The plastic the V-Berth is constructed of allows the PWC to
slide up the dock. Take special care to not apply excessive throttle and “jump” your PWC up on the dock. It is better and safer to
not get the PWC all the way on the dock the first few times, than to give too much power.

Your V-Berth comes with 5 V-Floats configured at the stem so that the stem floats are lower and the drive unit and stepped tran-
som cannot catch on any of the floats when backing off the dock. Special care must be given to approach the V-Berth slowly and
keep the boat centered in the main V-Berth channel.

To facilitate getting the boat all the way up the dock and out of the water, your system comes with a winch. Drive the boat up the
dock as far as you can get it safely and then attach the winch to the bow eye and crank the boat a little further up the dock, if nec-
essary, to keep the drive unit out of the water. THE WINCH IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE USED AS A “TIE-DOWN” POINT!

Docking Boats with Outboard and I/O Drives — Special Considerations

The V-Berth, when configured for boats with outboard and inboard/outboard drives, comes standard with a Drive Notch. The
Drive Notch facilitates the dry storage of the entire craft including the rear drive unit on your craft. This also acts as a motor stop.

1. Your V-Berth comes with 5 V-Floats configured at the stem so that the
stern floats are lower and the drive unit and a stepped transom cannot
catch on any of the floats when backing off the dock. This also allows
any under boat fittings such as a live well intake, depth sounder fitting
or speedometer pitot to not come in contact with the V-Berth dock.
Special care must be given to approach the V-Berth slowly and keep
the boat centered in the main V-Berth channel.

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VBerth drive-on dock configured for an outboard
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3. When the boat is safely on the V-Berth (centered, aligned and approximately 2/3rds of the way onto the dock) apply suf-
ficient throttle to "scoot" the craft forward until the rear drive unit is completely in the Drive Notch

4. When the craft is fully docked (centered, aligned and with the drive unit in the Drive Notch) and the engine is off, the drive
unit may be trimmed or raised to remove the lower portion of the unit from the water.

Launching Your Watercraft
Launching your Watercraft - Instructions - All Watercraft

The V-Berth makes launching your craft easy and you will find that you use your craft more. Please follow the specific instruc-
tions for each craft type below

Launching Personal Watercraft — Special Considerations

» First, make sure your craft is tied to the dock with an extra line until you are on the craft to avoid a “runaway” PWC situa-
tion.

» To launch your PWC — you have 2 options depending on how far your craft is up on the dock:
1. If your craft is well forward in the V-Berth: From the bow of the craft, grab the front of the craft and simply lean into

the craft and let your body weight slide the craft. Be careful of stepping into the V-Channel as the surface of the
dock is uneven. You want to slide the craft so that the stem of the craft is even with the stem of the V-Berth

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With the stern of the PWC close to or at the stern of the V-Berth: Straddle the PWC as if you are nding it, hold on
tightly to the handlebars and shift your weight to the stern of the PWC. The weight transfer will cause the stern of
the V-Berth to flex downward and get the PWC into the water. The PWC will then slide into the water.

~ Start the PWC, remove the safety line, and be on your way

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Using a Back-Winch System

> The Back-Winch system is designed to move the craft backward by placing a line over the bow-eye.

> With the line over the bow-eye, attach the end of the line with the loop to the winch.

» Make sure you have another line attached to the boat so that the boat does not get away from you when it slides back.

>» By cranking on the winch in a forward motion, the pulleys will be aft of the bow eye and will begin to slide the boat
towards the stem of the dock.

>» While cranking the winch, occasionally check the lines to ensure that nothing is binding up. Be careful of putting any
fingers between the line and the boat.

>» When the transom is at the end of the dock, you can simply get in the boat, walk to the back and the boat should slide off

the rest of the way and you are now boating.

Launching Boats with Jet Drives —- Special Considerations

To launch your Jet Drive boat, follow these simple instructions:

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Make sure your craft is tied to the dock with an extra line until you are on the craft to avoid a “runaway” watercraft
situation. Be sure that this line is well away from catching on the craft and people in case the craft comes all the way off
the dock when using the Back-Winch.

You will arrange the Back-Winch line over the bow-eye of your Jet Drive boat. By placing the line just over the bow-eye,
the line will move the boat back but will not stop the boat from sliding all the way into the water.

Do not put the line through the bow eye. This can cause the boat to “hang” by the line and it could be dangerous
getting the boat loose.

With the line over the bow-eye and the boat safely attached to the dock, and all people and animals in a safe position,
you may begin cranking the winch. This will move the boat back.

When the stern of the boat is at the stem of the V-Berth, just the weight shift of the boat and a person in the boat sitting in
the rear of the boat should cause the boat to slide the rest of the way off the dock.

With the safety line removed, you may now drive your boat.

Launching Boats with Outboard & I/O Drives - Special Considerations

An Outboard or I/O in most cases can be driven off the dock. In some cases you will want to use the Back-Winch system to slide
the boat back to the stem of the V-Berth to facilitate an easy drive-off. If you are using the Back-Winch — Follow the instruction for
“Launching Boats with Jet Drives” (above) and read the instructions in the next sections on “Using the Back-Winch System.”

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Driving the boat off: Lower your out-drive completely into the water and start your engine.

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2. Make sure that the area behind the dock and boat is clear and there is nothing in your way. Shift the engine in Reverse
for a few seconds. This will let the waterfill up the center channel lubricating the top of the dock and the bottom of the
boat.

3. Shift the engine back in Neutral for a few seconds.

4. You are now ready to drive off the dock. Shift the engine into reverse again and give the boat some throttle. The boat
should start to slide back.

5. When the boat begins to slide off, shift the engine back to neutral and let the boat slide all the way off the dock. When the
boat is free and clear, drive away.

Watercraft Storage

» The VersaDock is designed for easy drive-on and easy slide off. This design also makes it easy for wave and wind
action to cause the watercraft to come off the dock accidentally.

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Wrenever the craft is docked—you must secure the craft to the dock to avoid accidental unloading. You will need to run
a line from the bow of the dock to the craft.

>» The correct position of the craft is to pull it as far forward as possible so that the stem of the craft is out of the water and is
forward of the angled “ramp” of the stem section of the dock.

Tie-Down and Anchorage Points

» Your VersaDock may come with cleats to facilitate a quick tie down point. These cleats are light duty and are not
designed to withstand the load for a long term or rough weather tie down point. You should always use substantial line
or chain run through the exterior lug connectors or tabs on the floats to secure the craft and the dock.

» Your VersaDock may come with a winch system. This winch is designed to assist the watercraft to come forward on the
dock or to move the boat rearward for easy launching. The winch is not designed to be used for a tie down point for
storage of the watercraft on the dock. Using the winch for a tie down point will void the warranty that is otherwise
applicable to the dock

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Storm or Rough Water Conditions

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Your VersaDock system is designed to be used and installed in normal calm water conditions. Special care must be
taken to protect the dock and watercraft in rough water or storm conditions.

When a storm surge or extreme high tide is possible—make sure that any connections to a fixed dock such as chain
around pilings, are removed if they pose a potential problem. A floating VersaDock rising above a cross member on a
fixed dock can cause damage to either the VersaDock or the fixed dock. Replace these chains with lines that allow the
dock to rise and fall in a safe location and position.

Tie extra lines to the dock to account for broken attachment points, pilings, etc or for the dock to rise above the poles that
are attaching the dock.. Tie these lines through the exterior lug connectors and tabs. The light duty cleat is not sufficient
to handle these types of loads.

Secure your watercraft - tie the watercraft from all possible directions. DO NOT USE THE WINCH SYSTEM AS A TIE-
DOWN. Failure to secure the craft from multiple angles can allow wave action from the rear of the dock to cause the
watercraft to ride up on the dock and hit the winch causing substantial damage. Waves from the side could cause a
watercraft to come off the dock sideways causing substantial damage.

> If you have questions regarding storm preparation, please contact your VersaDock dealer or representative well in
advance of a predicted storm so that you can take adequate precautions.
>» Make sure that you immediately check the dock and attachments after the storm to ensure that everything is in proper
working order and conditions. If you have any questions, please call your VersaDock representative.
Winter Preparation
>» In most cases your VersaDock can be left in the water over the winter.
> If you have a mild ice shift—you can simply pull the poles and use line or chains to secure your VersaDock to the shore

to account for ice and the melting water rise in the spring
In the case of rough water and major ice shift areas, you should remove your dock to a safe location on shore.

VersaDock is not responsible for damage to the dock or property caused by ice shifts or strong spring currents during the
thaw.

How to Care for Your Dock

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Caring for your VersaDock requires little maintenance. Just hose the dock off, using a brush and a mild environmentally
friendly detergent when necessary.

Check all anchorage points and watercraft storage positions at regular intervals. Take special care to inspect the dock
prior to predicted storms and prior to your regions storm season.

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Warranty Information
COVERAGE

Any defect in material and workmanship from normal dock use under normal water conditions. The 20 year warranty ap-
plies only to the main VersaDock products: Full floats, V-floats, connecting pins, exterior lug connectors, and nuts.

All other products: winches, pulleys, dock connectors, beams, ladders, hand railings, etc. are covered for a period of 1
year. For other purposes, contact us for warranty details.

DURATION

The main VersaDock products are covered for a period of 20 years from date of purchase. The extra VersaDock acces-
sories are covered for a period of 1 year from date of purchase.

HOW THE WARRANTY IS APPLIED

If your VersaDock product is defective we will repair it, or at our discretion, replace it at no charge to you. If we decide to
repair your product, we may use new or reconditioned replacement parts. If we choose to replace your VersaDock prod-
uct, we may replace it with a new or reconditioned like-new product of the same or similar design. This warranty is for the
benefit of the original purchaser only. It is not transferable in whole or in part to any subsequent purchaser of the prod-
ucts.

LIMITATIONS

THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES MADE BY VERSADOCK AND ERA
MARINE PRODUCTS, INC. REGARDING THE PRODUCTS AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

IN NO EVENT SHALL VERSADOCK OR ERA MARINE PRODUCTS, INC. BE LIABLE TO ANYONE USING THE
PRODUCTS FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS ARISING OUT
OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS PURCHASED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAM-
AGES RELATED TO PERSONAL INJURY SUSTAINED WHILE USING THE PRODUCTS. THE MISUSE OR MODIFI-
CATION OF ANY PRODUCT PURCHASED SHALL VOID THIS WARRANTY IN ITS ENTIRETY

WARRANTY CLAIMS

For warranty service for your VersaDock product, you must provide purchase information via e-mail, fax or mail. Be sure
to include your name, address, telephone number and a description of the operating problem. After repairing, or at our
option, replacing your VersaDock product, we will ship the part to you at your expense.

This warranty is the only one we will give you on your VersaDock product, and it sets forth all our responsibilities regard-
ing your VersaDock product. There are no other warranties, express or implied

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Your warranty shall not be in effect until you send us via e-mail or mail, a copy of your invoice along with at
least two photos from different angles showing your dock installation.

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