Our Story

The Day Everything Changed

Randy's an engineer and a lifelong boater. One windy afternoon, he was bringing his boat into the dock when the current pushed him sideways. Despite all his experience, he had a close call that scared him.

He started thinking: why should the only solution be those expensive thrusters that cost $10,000 to $15,000 and require drilling big holes through your boat's hull?

Most boaters can't afford that. And even if they could, who wants to drill holes in their boat?

Randy being Randy (an engineer who can't leave problems unsolved), he got to work.

Randy Invents Something Better

In his workshop, Randy designed a completely new kind of thruster. One that would mount on the OUTSIDE of your boat. No drilling. No invasive installation. No ridiculous price tag.

He built prototypes. Tested them in real conditions. Made adjustments. Filed for patents. And when it finally worked exactly right, he knew he had something that could help thousands of other boaters.

Tom and Yukie Join the Mission

That's when Randy met Tom and Yukie.

Tom and Yukie immediately understood what Randy had created. This wasn't just another marine product. This was a solution that could help aging boaters stay independent, families enjoy boating without the stress, and everyday people access technology that was previously only for expensive yachts.

What Drives Us

The mission is simple: keep more people on the water, doing what they love, for as long as possible.

DOCKSTAR exists for real boaters:

Solo sailors keeping their independence as they get older
Families creating memories instead of fighting over docking
Pontoon owners who never thought thrusters were "for boats like mine"
Trawler captains handling their boats without a crew
Sailors who need both performance and practical pricing

Anyone who's ever had sweaty palms pulling into a marina