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We have a floating dock on a lake that gets quite windy. With the profile of a pontoon especially with the bimini tops it makes docking quite a challenge and impossible if you're alone. We dock parallel to the dock and the wind usually blows the boat away from it. There are "systems" available that can get very pricey, have limited compatability with certain docks, installs and positions, and have sketchy reviews. What docking assists do you use if any? Right now I'm thinking of just a pole or tall cleat that would make it easier to get a looped line attached to the middle cleat on the boat then try to aim the bow torward the dock than the stern.