{"product_id":"tidle-y-core-8-5m-inflatable-pontoon","title":"Tidle Y Core 8.5m Inflatable Pontoon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tg-owner-hyg\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe Owner's Insights on the Tidle Y Core 8.5m\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:0370566732\" class=\"tg-btn-hyg\" title=\"Call True Gear - 03 7056 6732\"\u003eCall the Store - 03 7056 6732\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-why-hyg\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy You'll Love the Y Core\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo arms to hold your boat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arms sit 60 degrees apart, so your boat is held on both sides while your crew climbs off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubber bumper in the V.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your bow meets 8cm wide rubber, so a firm landing isn't something to stress about.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-layer build.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two layers on the top and bottom and four on the sides add durability and let the dock run at 12 to 15 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-year warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The build is strong enough that we back it for three years, on top of your rights under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated to carry 1,100kg.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pumped to 12 to 15 PSI, the 20cm drop-stitch build holds your deck flat and rigid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240V electric pump included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug it in at the shed and let it do the work, no arm-busting hand pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-brand-hyg\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy You Should Consider a Tidle Inflatable Pontoon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTidle is our own \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tidle\" title=\"Tidle Inflatable Docks\"\u003erange of premium inflatable docks\u003c\/a\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-materials-hyg\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Y Core Is Built\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-specs-hyg\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eY Core Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-simple-table-container page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTidle Y Core 8.5m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eY dock, two arms 60 degrees apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5m long, 1.4m wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1m long, 65cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBumper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack ribbed rubber, 8cm wide, lining the V between the arms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-layer drop-stitch PVC, hand-bonded with imported adhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey brushed drop-stitch, textured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide walls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTan PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,100kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 to 15 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacked size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e134 x 50 x 40cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240V, included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarry bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepair kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-extras-hyg\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eTidle Y Core pre-order: arriving early December\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eUsing the Y as an inflatable boat dock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eSetting up your floating pontoon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnroll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eY Core or Y Signature: which finish you need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Core and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tidle-y-signature-8-5m-inflatable-pontoon\" title=\"Tidle Y Signature 8.5m Inflatable Pontoon\"\u003eY Signature\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pontoon-finder\" title=\"Pontoon Finder\"\u003epontoon finder\u003c\/a\u003e sorts it in two minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-included-hyg\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius tg-included-box-hyg\" style=\"padding:36px;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\" style=\"text-align:center;color:#ffffff;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tg-included-col-hyg page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eTidle Y Core 8.5m inflatable dock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003e240V electric pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eCarry bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eRepair kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\" style=\"text-align:center;color:#ffffff;\"\u003eWhat's Not Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tg-included-col-hyg page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eMooring ropes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eAnchors or ground stakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003e12V pump for use away from mains power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;\"\u003eMooring 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12v-electric-pump-20-psi\" title=\"12V Electric Pump - 20 PSI\"\u003e12V electric pump\u003c\/a\u003e that runs off a battery. Ring the store to check your valve fitting first. You can browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inflatable-pontoons\" title=\"Inflatable Pontoons\"\u003einflatable pontoon range\u003c\/a\u003e for other sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-advisory-hyg\" style=\"margin:32px 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eNot Sure Which Pontoon Suits You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:0370566732\" class=\"tg-btn-hyg\" style=\"margin:6px;\" title=\"Call True Gear - 03 7056 6732\"\u003eCall Us - 03 7056 6732\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:gday@truegear.com.au\" class=\"tg-btn-hyg\" style=\"margin:6px;\" title=\"Email True Gear\"\u003eEmail Us\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.tg-specs-hyg table{width:100% !important;}.tg-specs-hyg table td{padding:10px 14px;}.tg-btn-hyg{display:inline-block;background-color:#f0810f;color:#ffffff;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:6px;min-width:160px;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:bold;font-size:14px;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;}.tg-included-box-hyg{background-color:#D2601A !important;}.tg-included-box-hyg h4,.tg-included-box-hyg p,.tg-included-col-hyg li{color:#ffffff !important;}.tg-btn-hyg:hover{background-color:#ffd700 !important;color:#ffffff !important;}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Tidle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68067069198656,"sku":"TIDLE-HY85-CORE","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/8715\/0656\/files\/tidle-harbour-y-8-5-core-pontoon-02-studio-white.jpg?v=1794255133","url":"https:\/\/truegear.com.au\/products\/tidle-y-core-8-5m-inflatable-pontoon","provider":"True Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}