Transporting a floating dock or inflatable dock correctly is essential for safety, performance, and longevity. Whether you use your platform as a lake float, floating swim platform, or portable dock for a lake, following proper transport methods will protect your inflatable and ensure smooth travel on the water.
Modular Design with D-Rings for Easy Connection
Our inflatable floating dock platforms feature D-rings positioned around the entire perimeter, making them fully modular and easy to configure. These D-rings allow you to securely connect multiple floating docks for lakes, dock floats, or inflatable swim platforms together.
They also make mooring simple when attaching your floating dock inflatable to:
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A boat dock
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A dock for the lake
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Pontoon boats
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Other dock accessories and boat floats
Additional mesh D-rings on top provide convenient attachment points for ropes during transport and temporary securing.
Best Way to Transport an Inflatable Floating Dock
When traveling with an inflatable dock floating platform, it’s critical to keep it out of the water.
Recommended transport method:
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Thread a rope through all perimeter D-rings
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Lift the platform fully out of the water
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Secure it along the side of your pontoon or
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Strap it on top of the bimini
This method works for:
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Inflatable floating docks
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Floating water mats
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Inflatable swim docks
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Floating platforms
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Lake floats and boat floats
Keeping the dock elevated prevents drag, protects seams, and avoids unnecessary stress on attachment points.
Do Not Tow a Floating Dock in the Water
🚫 Never transport a floating dock flat in the water.
Towing a blow up dock for a lake or inflatable floating platform behind a boat can cause it to dive underwater, creating dangerous drag and potential damage. This applies to:
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Floating mats
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Floating water mats
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Inflatable boat docks
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Blow up floating docks
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Floatable docks
Towing significantly increases wear and can shorten the lifespan of your inflatable dock platform.
Designed for Lake Use and Easy Transport
Our platforms are engineered for versatility and function as:
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A lake floating dock
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A floating swim platform
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A floating inflatable dock
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A portable dock for lake living
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A floating dock for lake recreation
Whether you call it a floating dock, inflatable dock, or inflatable swim platform, proper transport ensures your dock performs exactly as intended when you arrive.
Final Transport Tips
✔ Use all D-rings for balanced load distribution
✔ Always secure the dock fully out of the water
✔ Double-check ropes and straps before accelerating
✔ Deflate only for long-distance trailering or storage
Proper handling keeps your inflatable docks, floating platforms, and inflatable swim platforms ready for years of lake fun.