Wireless docking control
DockMate is designed to control manoeuvring from any safe place on board, with better visibility of sides, stern and bow.
Brands We Support
Wireless docking and manoeuvring control
Less stress with every docking.
DockMate brings wireless docking control to vessels with electronic controls. UNLUCKY helps with compatibility checks, control logic selection, installation planning and real onboard use cases.
SINGLE / TWINRemotes for single and twin engine boats
TWIST / VECTOR / PROJoystick and proportional controls for advanced configurations
DPSPositioning option for compatible vessels
DockMate in pictures
Remote, helm and DPS in real use
The photos show products, use cases and typical DockMate scenarios: from helm and deck operation to DPS options.
Why DockMate
Move around the boat while controlling manoeuvres
DockMate is not just a remote. The system must match how the boat actually behaves at low speed: engine response, thruster power, windlass use, safety states and skipper habits.
Engines, thrusters and windlasses
Depending on configuration, the system is planned for engines, bow and stern thrusters, horn and one or two windlasses.
Receiver programmed for the boat
The Receiver links the remote to the vessel controls; configuration is matched to onboard equipment and the preferred operating logic.
DPS for compatible vessels
DockMate Positioning System adds positioning logic for compatible configurations and should be checked against the actual vessel controls.
Remotes and systems
From buttons to proportional joystick
The right selection depends on engines, controls, thrusters and the expected docking style, so every recommendation is tied to the real vessel configuration.
Single engine
DockMate SINGLE
For single-engine boats, with planning for engine control, thruster options, windlass and horn according to the actual installation.
Twin engine
DockMate TWIN
Wireless extension of controls for twin-engine boats, focused on natural response and precise short impulses while docking.
Analogue controls
DockMate RED
Option for vessels with common analogue engine and thruster controls when the goal is a simpler route into wireless docking.
3-axis joystick
DockMate TWIST
Proportional 3-axis joystick for combining engine and thruster control in one hand, with handheld or fixed-joystick use.
Joystick systems
DockMate VECTOR
Intended for existing joystick systems and pod-style configurations where maintaining the original control feel matters.
Full proportional
DockMate PRO
Advanced proportional control for forward/reverse, sideways movement and rotation when the vessel configuration supports it.
UNLUCKY approach
Compatibility first, then configuration
There is no universal answer for docking-control systems. The same boat model can have different controls, thrusters, helm layouts or user expectations.
01
Vessel and control audit
We start with engines, electronics, thrusters, joystick, NMEA/CAN/analogue logic, power supply and available Receiver space.
02
Control logic selection
We define whether buttons, 3-axis joystick, pod logic, windlass/horn control, SoftDocking impulses or DPS option make sense.
03
Installation planning and safety checks
Receiver position, cable routes, power, service access, neutral-state testing and expected operating scenarios are prepared.
04
Testing, tuning and user handover
After integration, response, range, stop behaviour, thruster operation and user habits are checked for the user or skipper.
Prepare for review
What to send for a faster recommendation
Basic data is enough to start. If additional photos or controller labels are needed, that is handled through the technical conversation.
Vessel data
- Model, year, length and vessel type.
- Number of engines, propulsion type and existing controls.
- Photos of helm, controls and space behind the panel.
Manoeuvring equipment
- Bow and stern thruster: brand, voltage and control type.
- Anchor windlass you want to control.
- Existing joystick, pod system or dynamic positioning option.
Usage goal
- Whether the goal is easier docking solo, with crew or in charter operation.
- How often you dock in tight marinas, crosswind or current.
- Whether you expect remote control only or more advanced DPS logic as well.
FAQ
Compatibility, functions and support status
Is DockMate only for large yachts?
Not necessarily. Controls, engines, thrusters and installation layout matter more than vessel length alone, so compatibility is checked before recommendation.
Can it control thrusters and anchor windlass?
In supported configurations DockMate can be planned for engines, bow/stern thruster, horn and one or two windlasses. Exact scope depends on installation.
What if the boat already has a joystick?
The joystick system, pod/drive logic and supported functions are checked. TWIST, VECTOR, PRO or DPS options are often considered for these cases.
Is this authorised distribution?
DockMate is listed under brands we support. Each inquiry is handled technically: vessel check, compatibility and available supply route before final recommendation.
DockMate inquiry
Send vessel details and your preferred docking style
The best recommendation comes when technical data is combined with how you actually dock: solo, with crew, in a tight marina, crosswind or charter rhythm.
Add helm and control photos if available.
State whether you want remote control only or DPS / positioning as well.
If you are unsure about the control brand, send a description and photo.