No, your cleats don’t have to line up, but you will need to use spring lines, similar to how you would tie up to a floating dock.

Yes, our Y beams are specifically designed to fit perfectly on round surfaces, making it easy to drill and secure them into a piling.

When selecting your beam length, consider the average tide, surge, gunnel height, and cleat height above the water. At the lowest tide, we recommend having about 18" of clearance underwater. Example: For a 4' tide, 4' cleat height from the water, and 2' underwater clearance, you would need a 10' beam (4' tide + 4' cleat height + 2' underwater = 10').

Yes! With our floating fender and cleat system, you can set the distance off the water exactly where you want it, and it will stay consistent. Lines should remain on the Tide Right for easy docking when returning to home base. The two floats in the water drive the entire system, ensuring the perfect height every time!

Of course! They work great for tying up one-sided against seawalls and bulkheads, especially since you can align them directly with the cleats on the boat, eliminating the need for spring lines.

Typically, boats up to 50' have no problem using the Tide Right. For larger boats, we may recommend 3-4 Tide Rights, depending on your specific setup.

We recommend replacing them after 2 years, but it’s important to monitor their condition, as they may need replacement sooner depending on water conditions and tidal range. In a protected canal with minimal tidal change, they’ll last longer than in rougher water with higher tidal fluctuations.

The aluminum slide extrusions house the nylon inserts that move up and down the aluminum beams. Like nearly everything we build, the framework is made from durable 6063 aluminum, and all fasteners are high-quality 316L stainless steel. The cleats are also made from stainless steel, and our floats are custom roto-molded for added strength and durability.

Once I set the fender to the rub rail height of my boat, do I ever have to re-adjust it? 

No! Once you set the fender on our patented Tide Rights, you don’t have to adjust it again. The fender and cleat heights will remain at the exact distance from the water that you set them to. Our patented Tide Adjusting Fender and Cleat System makes docking your boat a breeze. If you're pulling into a transient slip with Tide Rights, simply use the handle lock to adjust the fender and cleat to your boat’s specifications.

While the Tide Right works great for one-sided docking, it can also be used with our Rough Rider system when you have the option to tie up on both sides of the boat. This gives you even more flexibility for secure, easy docking.

While the Tide Right works great for one sided docking they can also be used with our Rough Rider’s when you have the ability to tie up on both sides of the boat?

We use 316L Stainless Steel for all of our Rough Rider mooring systems.

After welding our 316L stainless steel, we use a passivation process to restore and clean the welds, preventing corrosion. This method results in a much cleaner finish compared to sandblasting or aluminum oxide blasting, providing a more polished, durable look. (photo of before and after)

Our blocks are made from a special plastic called UHMWPE (Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene). This material is chosen for its exceptional impact strength and low friction coefficient. It’s highly resistant to water, moisture, and UV radiation, making it an ideal solution for marine environments.

The biggest differentiator between us and the others is the way we weld our stainless steel rods to the mounting brackets. We actually weld the tops and bottoms of the barrakets making our brackets our strength point and not just relying on a weld. We also have added noise dampening springs to reduce the noise at low tide. Our mounting brackets are laser cut, machined with beautiful chamfers  and then bent into shape before being welded. Our passivation process adds to the elegance of our product. We know our customers won't settle for anything but the best and that is exactly what we aim to provide.