Dock Boy Docking Fork, Patent Pending
$49.95
Puts Your Line Around A Cleat or Piling in One Easy Step!
Dock Boy Being Placed Over a Piling
Simply place fork over a piling or cleat.		 Fork Being Pulled Away
Pull fork away.		 Secure Line
Your line is now secure.
The dock fork should be used with a telescopic pole with a standard threaded end, or boat pole with adapter.

This product works with both braided and twisted nylon lines of soft consistency.
INSTRUCTIONS

THE PURPOSE OF THE DOCKING FORK IS TO AID IN THE PROCESS OF SECURING YOUR LINES WHILE DOCKING, ESPECIALLY WHEN NO ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE, OR TO REACH A FREE STANDING PILING AT A GREATER DISTANCE WHEN USED WITH A TELESCOPIC POLE.
ROPE INFORMATION:
  • This product will work with both braided and twisted nylon lines, provided they are soft; however, braided lines are preferable.

  • Bring your new Docking Fork with you when purchasing new line to assure its adhesion to the fastener strips.

NOTE: if your lines have become hard and stiff, wash and tumble dry (low) to soften. (Never attempt this procedure with polypropylene or similar type plastic-based lines - these lines will NOT work with this product).

TO USE YOUR LOADED DOCKING FORK:

1. Make sure the loose end of the dock line you have loaded is secure. Extend the pole out to the necessary length to place your line around or over the piling, stantion, cleat, etc...

2. When the line is firmly around the object, simply pull the docking fork away while keeping it HORIZONTAL, and pull the line taut. Make your adjustments at the cleat of your boat and you are done!

(Be sure you are able to handle the unit in its extended position with the line loaded. Practice handling the docking fork before employing its use in a docking situation. Lightweight telescopic poles are recommended for ease in handling).
TO LOAD YOUR NEW DOCKING FORK:

1. Install your docking fork to the threaded end of a telescopic pole.

2. Place HORIZONTALLY on a secure surface of your boat with the fastener strips FACING UP.

3. Using the eye (already in one end of your line) as a starting point, firmly attach it to the fastener strip on the HANDLE.

4. Attach the line in a clockwise fashion to the fastener strips around the docking fork. Follow the shape of the docking fork bridging the gap at the top of the unit as you go around, until the line is back at the handle.

5. Put this THROUGH the EYE and pull it until it is snug. You are ready to go!

DOUBLE WRAPPING A CLEAT OR PILING:
(To facilitate an easier removal of your line from the cleat or piling.) See photo below.

1. Find approximate mid-point of the line.

2. From that point, attach the line to the bottom left fastener strip. Proceed to the top left fastener strip and attach the line, then bridge the gap at the top of the fork connecting to the top right fastener strip. Attach the line now to the bottom right strip and you are ready to go.

3. Follow the instructions above, to use your loaded docking fork. When you are ready to leave your dock, simply disconnect one of the two ends from your boat and pull the attached line in until you are free.
Double wrapping a piling.