Tidle Y Core 8.5m Inflatable Pontoon
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The Owner's Insights on the Tidle Y Core 8.5m
The Y Core is the same big Y as the Signature, for the bloke who wants the long walkway and the rubber-lined V without paying for the premium finish.
It's 8.5m long. A 5.5m stem runs out from your bank, then splits into two 3.1m arms. Your boat noses into the V between them, and a rubber bumper lines it, so coming in a bit firm isn't a worry.
Under your feet is a grey brushed drop-stitch deck, 20cm thick, with a textured surface for grip. It's built in layers, which is what lets it take 12 to 15 PSI and carry a three-year warranty.
Why You'll Love the Y Core
- Two arms to hold your boat. The arms sit 60 degrees apart, so your boat is held on both sides while your crew climbs off.
- Rubber bumper in the V. Your bow meets 8cm wide rubber, so a firm landing isn't something to stress about.
- Multi-layer build. Two layers on the top and bottom and four on the sides add durability and let the dock run at 12 to 15 PSI.
- Three-year warranty. The build is strong enough that we back it for three years, on top of your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
- Rated to carry 1,100kg. Pumped to 12 to 15 PSI, the 20cm drop-stitch build holds your deck flat and rigid.
- 240V electric pump included. Plug it in at the shed and let it do the work, no arm-busting hand pump.
Why You Should Consider a Tidle Inflatable Pontoon
Tidle is our own range of premium inflatable docks, shaped by dozens of enquiries from Aussie boaties about what they wanted in a pontoon. Every model is 20cm drop-stitch with a three-year warranty. They're sold and backed by True Gear in Australia, so when something needs sorting, you ring a real store and talk to a person.
How the Y Core Is Built
The Core is a multi-layer build: two layers on the top and bottom and four on the sides, bonded by hand with imported adhesive rather than heat-welded. It's a particular style that adds durability and allows a higher PSI and a longer warranty than other ways of making inflatable docks. That's why the Core runs at 12 to 15 PSI and still carries three years.
The deck is grey brushed drop-stitch with a textured surface for grip, and the side walls are tan PVC. A black ribbed rubber bumper lines the V between the arms, where your boat touches.
The images on this page are AI-assisted mock-ups built from the factory drawing, so the material finishes are a close match but not photographs. The factory photos further down the gallery show the real product.
Y Core Specifications
| Model | Tidle Y Core 8.5m |
| Shape | Y dock, two arms 60 degrees apart |
| Length | 8.5m |
| Width | 4.4m |
| Thickness | 20cm |
| Stem | 5.5m long, 1.4m wide |
| Arms | 3.1m long, 65cm wide |
| Bumper | Black ribbed rubber, 8cm wide, lining the V between the arms |
| Construction | Multi-layer drop-stitch PVC, hand-bonded with imported adhesive |
| Deck | Grey brushed drop-stitch, textured |
| Side walls | Tan PVC |
| Weight | 50kg |
| Max load | 1,100kg |
| Air pressure | 12 to 15 PSI |
| Packed size | 134 x 50 x 40cm |
| Electric pump | 240V, included |
| Carry bag | Included |
| Repair kit | Included |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Tidle Y Core pre-order: arriving early December
This one's on pre-order. Stock is due in early December, and your dock ships free from Braeside, Victoria once it lands. Call the store for the latest timing before you order, and you'll get a straight answer.
Using the Y as an inflatable boat dock
Tie the end of the stem to your bank or jetty post, so the arms face the water. Bring your boat in bow first and let it settle into the V, where the rubber bumper takes the contact. Tie your lines off at the D-rings on the deck.
Setting up your floating pontoon
Unroll it on your lawn or the bank, clear of sticks and sharp rocks. Run the 240V electric pump from the box to 12 to 15 PSI, close the valve, and slide it in. Packing up is the reverse. Let it down, roll it up and it goes in the carry bag with the repair kit. It weighs 50kg, so grab a mate for the carry.
Y Core or Y Signature: which finish you need
The Core and the Y Signature are the same size and shape. Signature adds the woodgrain deck and non-slip pads. Core keeps the build and the rubber-lined V at a lower price. If you're unsure, the pontoon finder sorts it in two minutes.
What's Included
- Tidle Y Core 8.5m inflatable dock
- 240V electric pump
- Carry bag
- Repair kit
What's Not Included
- Mooring ropes
- Anchors or ground stakes
- 12V pump for use away from mains power
Mooring ropes and stakes depend on your bank and your boat, so you'll likely use what you already carry. No power at your water? You can add a 12V electric pump that runs off a battery. Ring the store to check your valve fitting first. You can browse the full inflatable pontoon range for other sizes.
Not Sure Which Pontoon Suits You?
The Y is a big dock at 50kg, and the pump in the box runs on 240V, so plan on power near your launch spot or a 12V pump. It's on pre-order now for early December, with free delivery. Your Y is covered by a three-year Tidle warranty, on top of your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Call the store on 03 7056 6732 or text 0476 330 590. You'll get a straight answer, not a script.