Taking your Jet Ski out onto the water can be exhilarating. After all the excitement, you’ll need to dock the watercraft and call it a day. Docking a Jet Ski correctly is essential for ensuring it’s secured in place and preventing damage or potential injury.
Discover how to tie a Jet Ski to a dock successfully in our step-by-step guide.
Essential Supplies for Docking a Jet Ski
Make sure you have all the supplies and accessories you’ll need for docking before you head into the water with your Jet Ski. Here’s what you’ll need on hand:
- A dock line
- Fenders or bumpers
- A lock and cable
- Dock cleats
- A cover
Docking a Jet Ski
You’ll need to dock your Jet Ski to tie it to the structure safely and securely. As you prepare for landing, here are step-by-step instructions on how to dock a personal watercraft (PWC):
- Slowly approach the dock at an angle.
- Ready the dock line and make sure your bumpers are in place.
- Shift into neutral as you get closer to the dock. Your engine may cut off at this point due to the lack of momentum.
- Allow your PWC to drift into place. You can toggle between drive and reverse to parallel park the Jet Ski.
- Cut your engine off.
- Extend your hand toward the dock to stabilize your Jet Ski and hold it in place.
Tying the Jet Ski to the Dock
Once the Jet Ski is in position, you can tie it onto the dock cleat using the dock line. You can loop the dock line around the Jet Ski’s handlebars or clip it to the tow hooks with carabiners. Tying a cleat hitch or bowline knot is best when using dock lines.
Use the lock and cable to secure the PWC. You should cover your Jet Ski if you plan to leave it for a while. Be sure to avoid leaving your watercraft in the water for weeks or months — extended time in the water may increase the chances of hull leaks.
Contact EZ Docks for Expert Solutions
At EZ Docks, we are the go-to source for quality docks, additions and accessories. Whether you need boat lifts for dry docking your PWC or accessories to help with the tying process, we have solutions to suit your needs. Contact us online to learn more today.
