Dockmate Demonstration in Naples

Installed by EC Ruff Marine

Dockmate, the “next generation of wireless remote-control products.

Unique by its Proprietary software, plug-and-play installation right into the existing wiring harness, customizable joystick that will give you access to all the equipment needed to dock your boat away from the helm!

Dockmate Features: NextGen Cutting Edge Software allows you to dial in how much thrust you want and to personalize the “feel” of the joy stick on your dock assist remote.

Service: Installed a Dockmate dock assist remote control and Side-Power on/off Thruster

Boat Type:  58 Ft Absolute

Service Location: Naples Florida

Marc Curreri, President of Dockmate & Nico from EC Ruff Marine interviewed by Skipper's Review Sarah O’Kelly

Ed Ruff on Installing a Side-Power Bow Thruster

EC Ruff Marine Installing a Side Power Bow Thruster on a Custom Skiff at Complete Marine in Pompano Beach Florida

Ed Ruff from EC Ruff Marine interviewed by Skipper's Review Sarah O’Kelly

This Custom Skiff was built for calmer water.  The owner needs additional maneuvering power to dock and navigate in strong currents common to Florida boating.

Boat Type: Custom Skiff

Service: Installing a Bow Thruster

Manufacturer: Side Power SE60 12 volt

Service Location: Complete Marine in Pompano Beach Florida

Ed Ruff Interviewed at FLIBS 2018

Ed Ruff of EC Ruff Marine was interviewed at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show by Sarah O'Kelly of Skippers Review.

Ed Ruff from ECRuff Marine gave Skipper's Review the low down on bow thrusters at the FLIBS 2018.

  • What size boat do you need to install bow thrusters?
  • A bow thruster remote control may come in useful.
  • What kind of bow thrusters are there?
  • What is a bow thruster?.....