Compare Dockmate® to Competition
We certainly believe that before investing in any product, it is always wise to do your research in order to insure that the product offers the best value and it will suit your specific needs.
In the case of wireless remote control systems, you will obviously want one with the most advanced features and at a reasonable price, as well as a system with local service if ever needed, and with a very customer-friendly guarantee & warranty.
If you are shopping the Dockmate® system against a competitive product, then please be sure to consider the following and check first as to whether the competitive products can offer these key features:
PERFORMANCE
Dockmate®
Can control two engines
Yes
Can control two engines
Yes
Can control two engines
Yes
Can control one or two thrusters
Yes
Can control one or two thrusters
Yes
Can control one or two thrusters
Yes
Can control one or two anchors
Yes
Can control one or two anchors
Yes
Can control one or two anchors
Yes
Can control a single engine boat with transmitter
specifically designed for that type of boat
Yes
Can control a single engine boat with transmitter
specifically designed for that type of boat
Yes
Can control a single engine boat with transmitter
specifically designed for that type of boat
Yes
Can control the horn
Yes
Can control the horn
Yes
Can control the horn
Yes
Can proportionally control proportional thrusters, Ex: ABT, Side-Power, Vetus
(Other brands offer only On / Off control for this type of thruster)
Yes
Can proportionally control proportional thrusters, Ex: ABT, Side-Power, Vetus
(Other brands offer only On / Off control for this type of thruster)
Yes
Can proportionally control proportional thrusters,
Ex: ABT, Side-Power, Vetus
Yes
Can be activated remotely with the transmitter from anywhere aboard the boat. There is no need to drill a hole into the helm dashboard to install an ON / OFF button which is required to activate the system.
Yes
Can be activated remotely with the transmitter from anywhere aboard the boat. There is no need to drill a hole into the helm dashboard to install an ON / OFF button which is required to activate the system.
Yes
Can be activated remotely with the transmitter, so there is no need to drill a hole into the helm dashboard to install an ON / OFF button which is required to activate the system
Yes
Offers smooth, variable-speed, fully-proportional throttle with many brands of engine controls, and not confusing incremental throttle settings
Yes
Offers smooth, variable-speed, fully-proportional throttle with many brands of engine controls, and not confusing incremental throttle settings
Yes
Offers fully-proportional throttle with
many brands of engine controls
Yes
Flat surface touchpad model with
no breakable buttons
Yes
Single & Twin models
Flat surface touchpad model with
no breakable buttons
Yes
Single & Twin models
Flat surface touchpad model with
no breakable buttons
Yes
Single & Twin models
Advanced software to customize control settings to
your boat's exact specifications and to your needs
Yes
Advanced software to customize control settings to
your boat's exact specifications and to your needs
Yes
Advanced software to customize control settings to
your boat's exact specifications
Yes
RADIO TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Dockmate®
Two Way radio transmission system (other systems are typically only one way)
Yes
transmitter / transceiver
to & from receiver
Two Way radio transmission system (other systems are typically only one way)
Yes
transmitter / transceiver
to & from receiver
Two Way radio transmission system (other systems are typically only one way)
Yes
transmitter / transceiver
to & from receiver
FM radio modulation that is less prone to radio frequency interference
Yes
FM radio modulation that is less prone to radio frequency interference
Yes
FM radio modulation that is less prone to radio frequency interference
Yes
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) for reliable, secure & uninterrupted communication using 6 channels. Commonly used in today's Bluetooth, cell phones, & Wi-Fi networks
Yes
6 Channels
Yes
6 Channels
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) for reliable & uninterrupted communication 6 Channels commonly used in today's Bluetooth, cell phones, & Wi-Fi networks
Yes
6 Channels
6 channel / 6x per second hopping on 72 channel band
Yes
On 433 Mhz band with FHSS
6 channel / 6x per second hopping on 72 channel band
Yes
On 433 Mhz band with FHSS
6 channel / 6x per second hopping
Yes
On 433 Mhz band with FHS
Range of Radio Transmission System
165 feet (50 meters)
Range of Radio Transmission System
165 feet (50 meters)
Range of Radio Transmission System
165 feet (50 Meters)
$5,000 Extended Range Upgrade
Required for vessels over 83 ft in length
No
If desired, Antenna Extension
available, costs $60
No
If desired, Antenna Extension
available, costs $60
$5,000 Extended Range Upgrade
Required for vessels over 83 ft in length
No
If desired, Antenna Extension
available, costs $60
ALARM SYSTEM & SAFETY
Dockmate®
Audio alarm in the transmitter
Yes
Audio alarm in the transmitter
Yes
Audio alarm in the transmitter
Yes
Vibrating alarm in the transmitter
Yes
Vibrating alarm in the transmitter
Yes
Vibrating alarm in the transmitter
Yes
Visual alarm in the transmitter
Yes
Visual alarm in the transmitter
Yes
Visual alarm in the transmitter
Yes
Bob Arrington
Long-time boating educator & writer
"I’m writing to thank you for making such a great product and to share my experience with our new Dockmate® controller with you. My wife and I have a 54’ Ocean Alexander trawler we built new in 2012. We’ve cruised thousands of miles aboard our boat from Canada to the Bahamas...
CUSTOMER SERVICE & WARRANTY
Dockmate®
3 year manufacturer's warranty
Yes
3 year manufacturer's warranty
Yes
3 year manufacturer's warranty
Yes
20-40% restocking fee if dissatisfied and want to return product
No
20-40% restocking fee if dissatisfied and want to return product
No
20-40% restocking fee if dissatisfied and want to return product
No
Additional charge to remove remote control system if customer is dissatisfied with performance, or for any reason, within 30 days of installation
No
Additional charge to remove remote control system if customer is dissatisfied with performance, or for any reason, within 30 days of installation
No
Additional charge to remove remote control system if customer is dissatisfied with performance, or for any reason, within 30 days of installation
No
Local USA parts availability & warranty service
Yes
Ft. Lauderdale
Local USA parts availability & warranty service
Yes
Ft. Lauderdale
Local USA parts availability & warranty service
Yes
Ft. Lauderdale
Extensive USA Dealer Network
Yes
Extensive USA Dealer Network
Yes
Extensive USA Dealer Network
Yes
We look forward to earning your business and to having you as a new & satisfied customer in the near future!