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Frequently asked questionswww.flexidock.com.au
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What is a Flexidock™?
A Flexidock™ is a 100% Australian made inflatable dry docking system designed to keep the hull of you boat
completely dry at the waterline, without the requirement for any lifting or removal from the water. A Flexidock™
keeps your boat completely dry whilst NEVER lifting it completely out of the water.
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How dry will Flexidock™ keep my boat?
All aspects of your boat, including your hull and running gears (props, shafts, keels, and rudders) are all 100% dry. This is
achieved by the Flexidock™ high powered deck side/ on-board evacuation pump which removes all water from inside the submersed Flexidock™ sleeve. Once the sleeve is dry the
sensory pressure head turns the pump off, and an automated timer system checks for water re-entry, from rain or wake,
every 3 hours.
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Can I really stop anti-fouling?
In short, yes! Once Flexidocked, your boat is completely dry and
therefore out of reach from any harsh marine environment. With this achieved every time your boat is
moored, Flexidock™ literally means you never have to anti-foul again!
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Why should I get a Flexidock™?
Flexidock™ means the end of your boating day is now as enjoyable as the start by assisting in the berthing process,
especially in windy conditions.Along with full hull protection, the Flexidock™ inflatable tubing
perimeter (incorporating BarrierFoam ™) acts as a permanent fender system for your boat, protecting your boat every time it is docked as well as never leaving any nasty reminders of a less
than perfect Flexidock™ entry.
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Why should I get a Flexidock™?
Every Flexidock™ is manufactured using the same specs employed
during the manufacturing of a number of defence and naval
products which Flexitank manufacture, and have done so
since 1984.
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Why should I get a Flexidock™?
Compared to older style systems, a Flexidock™ has been proven to be
almost 30% cheaper than our competitors, whilst offering up to a 5 year warranty and manufacturing
techniques backed by close to 30 years of experience
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What is BarrierFoam™?
BarrierFoamTM fully protects the permanently inflated tubes from potential damage, whilst also providing additional
protection to the Flexidocked boat. Comprising a fully enclosed flexible foam sleeve, welded directly to the FlexidockTM
underwater sleeve, BarrierFoamTM is now a standard part supplied with every FlexidockTM.
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25mm open cell, fully flexible foam, encapsulated in a heat sealed sleeve supplied with every FlexidockTM
What is BarrierFoam™?
Air tight, impermeable FlexidockTM inner tube is fully protected from the harshness of any marine environment by BarrierFoamTM
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How is Flexidock™ installed?
Flexitank have a network of installers who will complete your installation for you. From beginning to end, Flexitank will take care of your entire FlexidockTM process. The installation cost is
covered in the price you are quoted for your FlexidockTM system.
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What does the internal mesh netting do?
Every Flexidock™ is supplied with our unique internal mesh netting system. This mesh is a polymer coated high strength
PVC based fabric which is welded to the submersed Flexidock™ sleeve.
The internal netting welded to the inside of any Flexidock system is vitally important - it allows air to travel between your
boats hull and the waterproof Flexidock sleeve.
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What does the internal mesh netting do?
The purpose of the mesh is simple – once the submersed sleeve is dry, the mesh is the critical in that it is the layer which allows air to flow between a boat’s hull and the submersed Flexidock™ sleeve.
This is VERY important – without this mesh netting, during long periods of dryness, the Flexidock™ sleeve could suction against the
hull of your boat, creating osmosis and possible blistering on your hull. Flexidock™ is currently only one of two dry docking companies
offering this internal sleeve protection anywhere in the world.
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Can a Flexidock™ damage my boat?
No. There are a few reasons for this. As the entire Flexidock™ system is manufactured from flexible polymer materials, it can
never damage your boat, no matter how hard you try. The unique Flexidock™ design means that once your boat is
Flexidocked, it becomes part of your boat’s structure instead of being a solid structure that works against your boat.
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Can a Flexidock™ damage my jetty?
No. As the Flexidock™ weighs approximately 70% less than older systems, as well as floating on the water, the system
works with your jetty instead of against it. Additionally, with the advent of our BarrierFoam™ system, there is not a jetty
design, or its underwater growth, that can damage your Flexidock™!
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Why is the Flexidock™ pump system not in the water?
We have spent countless hours devising a system whereby the water evacuation system is deck side of stored on your boat.
The reasons for this as pretty straightforward:- With the pump at the bottom of the sleeve, should something
go wrong (in preparing for the worst case scenario) or the pump needs to be surfaced, trying to access the pump, even
with the Flexidock™ completely dry, is a very difficult thing to do.
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Why is the Flexidock™ pump system not in the water?
- By having the pump out of the sleeve, any concerns from marinas and fellow boat owners about any electrolysis is
completely eradicated.
- In instances where a Flexidock™ gets bigger, having the pump deckside means we can utilise stronger pumps that are on the market, meaning the pump out time versus our competitors is
vastly reduced.
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Why is the Flexidock™ pump system not in the water?
- By removing the pump from the sleeve, we have removed the reliance on an electronic sensor to detect when water enters the sleeve, instead allowing the pump to operate on a timed
system. This is a far safer option – should the switch ever fail for some reason on a submersed pump option, trying to fix this
can become very problematic. With the Flexidock™ system, this is a concern that you never need to be worried about.
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Can I flush my motors inside Flexidock™?
Yes you certainly can and we recommend that you do flush your motors and also wash down your boat with fresh water on
your return. This will help to keep your boat in pristine condition.
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Why is the Flexidock™ system rectangular?
The shape makes docking so easy: Bow entry is a simple process and we can fit any type of hull
design or configuration in the same shaped Flexidock™. Furthermore, entering your dock is very simple – the design is
very forgiving, and you will never have any nasty hull mark reminders about that time you got it wrong.
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Why is the Flexidock™ system rectangular?
The shape adds to the life of your dock: Our 30 years in manufacturing flexible products has taught us a lot – but one thing in particular - that every fabric has its limits.
Working within these limits will extend the lifespan of the fabric, and therefore of the product. It also helps immensely with
limiting delamination: by having four EQUAL corners, any stress points are equalled around the entire perimeter of the dock,
limiting delamination issues and extending the Flexidock’s lifespan significantly – something no one else
in the industry can boast.
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Why is the Flexidock™ system rectangular?
Being rectangular = MORE docking options: No longer to you need to have a specifically made dock, costing you extra to have it customised, to suit your boat. A Flexidock™
will suit virtually ANY type of hull configuration.
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Why is the Flexidock™ system rectangular?
Our design means we keep our costs down: By utilising a universal shape, allowing Flexitank to streamline its
manufacturing procedures and hold stock of certain aspects of the Flexidock™ in pre-production, we are able to keep our costs
down, meaning you, our most important stakeholder, get what is now the most cost effective solution available anywhere in the
world, all the while keeping your hull dry AND saving you plenty of cash to put towards your next boating pride and joy!
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Unique in its design, the rectangular aspect of Flexidock provides a high-quality, low-cost alternative to bulky and expensive older
systems whilst NEVER lifting your boat from the water.
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How long will it take for my Flexidock™ to arrive?
Once we have finalised the specifics of your Flexidock™ design, specifically tailored to suit your boat, production and testing
usually takes three to four weeks. Delivery is then handled by one of our specialised freight forwarder partners to ensure safe and
timely delivery of your Flexidock™.
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How long will it take for my Flexidock™ to arrive?
Once we have finalised the specifics of your Flexidock™ design, tailored to suit your boat, production and testing usually takes
three to four weeks. Delivery is then handled by one of our specialised freight forwarder partners to ensure safe and timely
delivery of your Flexidock™.
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