Elkhart, Ind. – Godfrey Marine, manufacturer of premium Godfrey pontoon boats and Hurricane deck boats, legendary innovator in versatile deck boat designs, announced today the launch of its Pontoon Dock Assist — a proprietary-engineered docking technology purpose engineered to solve one of the biggest challenges for pontoon owners: having the necessary precise control and maneuverability for pontoons at low speeds.

For many pontoon owners, docking is the most stressful moment on the water—often determining whether they boat with confidence or hesitation. Traditional pontoon steering relies on a single propeller system, which limits lateral movement and makes docking in tight spaces or shallow water difficult at low speeds, especially in windy conditions. Available on select models of Godfrey Pontoon Boats, Pontoon Dock Assist fundamentally changes that experience. This industry-defining innovation makes pontoon ownership and the boating experience even more enjoyable.

“Pontoon Dock Assist gives captains unmatched confidence, even in challenging conditions,” said Ben Duke, President, Polaris Marine. “By integrating thruster technology directly into the pontoon’s hull, we are giving captains a tool that dramatically improves handling, so they can focus on enjoying their time on the water rather than battling the dock. This technology reflects our commitment to simplifying the boating experience and advancing intuitive, smart solutions that benefit boaters across our entire pontoon portfolio.”

Pontoon Dock Assist, which was submitted for an NMMA Innovation Award at the 2026 Minneapolis Boat Show, features an advanced hull‑integrated propeller design with bow and stern thrusters that delivers 360‑degrees of predictable control at low speeds. Controlled by an intuitive joystick, two motors mounted in the center pontoon operate side-facing ports for lateral movement and a center port for forward and reverse motion. This allows pontoons to rotate, slide sideways and navigate with precision.

Unlike adapted or bolt‑on solutions from other segments of the marine industry, the Pontoon Dock Assist is engineered directly into the pontoon’s hull to provide more precise movement exactly when and where captains need it most.

Pontoon Dock Assist is designed as a scalable technology platform, launching initially on select 25-, 27-, and 29-inch center and elliptical pontoon configurations, with future adaptability across additional marine applications. Pontoon Dock Assist comes standard with a bow thruster, with an option to add the stern thruster for full 360-degree control. Currently, this feature is available on select models in Godfrey’s XP, Sanpan, AquaPatio and Monaco series.

“With Pontoon Dock Assist, Polaris Marine is raising the bar and leading the pontoon category forward with a solution that delivers a more predictable, repeatable docking experience—helping captains of all experience levels approach the dock with confidence rather than hesitation,” Duke added.

For more information on Godfrey, please visit www.godfreypontoonboats.com. 

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About Godfrey
Godfrey Pontoon Boats designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets a full offering of pontoons. Godfrey Pontoon Boats is renowned for quality and innovation throughout the U.S. and internationally. Godfrey is focused on the manufacturing of boats that offer the best time on the water and are fun for the whole family.

About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) has been defining and redefining outdoor adventure since 1954. Polaris delivers industry-shaping off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, military, quadricycles, and commercial transportation vehicles, along with an expansive portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Its lineup includes some of the most iconic brands in powersports including the RANGER, RZR, Polaris XPEDITION, Bennington pontoons, Slingshot, and more. Headquartered in Minnesota and serving customers in nearly 100 countries, Polaris continues to set the standard for performance, quality, and unmatched service. Explore more at www.polaris.com.

Godfrey® is a registered trademark of Highwater Marine, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries Inc. 
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