Inflatable dock choices

tonystoy

Does anyone own an inflatable dock? I’ve been looking at a few different companies and the prices range all over the place. The Bote 10’x10’ classic looks really nice but it’s also REALLY expensive. I was just wondering if anyone has experience with these and have any recommendations.?. 

My kids seem to invite more friends out on the boat each year and the swim platform fills up quickly. I think this would be a nice addition and folds away a lot better than the foam leap pad thingy!

aero3113

Funny you mention this. Just last night I told my wife that they look like a good thing to have when a lot of people are out. We’re fans of the show Below Deck and they use them all the time.

davidbrooks

I bought the Pop Up inflatable dock 8x8 at the end of last year. I only used it for servicing the outdrives but it is solid. Not cheap though and you def need a pump. Using the hand pump is only to top off the pressure. I used a small shop vac to get it mostly pumped up but will need to buy a pump.

aero3113

I highly recommend this rechargeable pump.

Tuomico Rechargeable LCD Electric Air Pump with 2 USB Ports, Max 16PSI SUP Pump with 6 Nozzles & 3 LED Lights for Boats, Stand Up Paddle Board, Dual Stage Inflation & Auto-Off Feature https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0861LC5FX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XZ2JZPBS0WCWP1AKJA6T

tonystoy

So I ended up buying the Paddle North 6’ x 12’ inflatable dock. We saw their display at the Cleveland Boat Show…which the show was the worst I have ever seen, but that’s a topic for another day!?! 

Paddle North had a boat show special on their docks and electric pumps so I jumped on it (pun intended).
I will post an update once I receive it and inflate it at home. Then again once in the water.

davidbrooks

What kind of deal did you get.

YYZRC

+1 I really like the look of it

tonystoy

$699 for the 6’x12’
$75 for the electric pump 

tonystoy

The new inflatable dock is a hit with the kids! I also purchased an inflatable chair. 

J3ff

Hmmm, dont need the dock but the chair sounds interesting.. off to google I go. 

randy56

Man they are having a great time. The chair is cool as the dock.

rasbury

Around here the gators would be sunning on it...

Griffs_Aboard

Purchased the following:

https://www.vevor.com/inflatable-floating-dock-c_10154/inflatable-dock-platform-inflatable-floating-dock-10x10ft-with-electric-air-pump-p_010235974535?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3r6qn6Dp9gIVpCCtBh0OiwO4EAQYBSABEgKltPD_BwE.  .

10x10 for $378. Used it 3 times thus far this year. Have used beach chairs with noodle's covering bottom aluminum base without issues. Thus far it has worked great; it  is plenty sturdy to walk on.

https://www.vevor.com/inflatable-floating-dock-c_10154/inflatable-dock-platform-inflatable-floating-dock-10x10ft-with-electric-air-pump-p_010235974535?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3r6qn6Dp9gIVpCCtBh0OiwO4EAQYBSABEgKltPD_BwE.  

No gators on Lake Erie ...

YYZRC

Giant man or tiny yacht?!

aero3113

@Griffs_Aboard have you ever had a helicopter try to land on it? LoL!