Choosing the right water platform isn’t just about size — it’s about how and where you’ll use it. Your current boat, dock setup, and lakefront space all play a role in determining which inflatable dock platform will work best for your family.
Because all of our platforms are modular, portable, lightweight, and inflatable, you can start with one and expand over time. Here’s how to choose the right fit from the start.
Start With Your Setup: Boat, Dock, or Lakefront
Before choosing a size, ask yourself:
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Will this live next to a boat, a dock, or off the shoreline?
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Will it stay anchored in one place, or move with you?
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How many people will typically use it at once?
Matching the platform to your setup ensures better stability, easier boarding, and more enjoyment.
Choose the Right Platform by Use Case
10′ x 10′ Mega Platform — Your Floating Island
Best for: Anchored lakefront use
The 10×10 Mega platform is designed to act as a true home base on the water. With its large square footprint, it’s ideal for families who want a central hangout area that stays in one place.
Why families love it:
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Feels like a floating island
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Great for lounging, swimming, and group use
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Designed to be anchored and left in place
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Ideal for lakefront properties
This is the go-to choice if you want a stationary floating dock for lake living.
Patio Dock — Perfect for Pontoon Boats & Stationary Docks
Best for: Pontoon boats or offshore docks
The Patio Dock is an excellent match for pontoons or fixed docks just off shore. Its layout makes it easy to step on and off, relax, or gear up for swimming.
Best uses:
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Side-mounting to pontoon boats
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Extending space off a stationary dock
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Lounging, boarding, or swim access
If your family spends most of its time on a pontoon or near a fixed dock, this platform offers the best balance of size and stability.
Island Buddy Platforms — Ideal for Ski Boats
Best for: Inflation, deflation, and portability
Island Buddy platforms are perfect for families using ski boats who want something easy to deploy and pack away.
Why they work so well:
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Lightweight and portable
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Easy to inflate and deflate
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Great for active lake days and moving locations
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Ideal for families who don’t want to anchor long-term
These platforms are a favorite for families who want flexibility without sacrificing stability.
Yacht Dock 10′ x 6′ — The Most Versatile Option
Best for: Boat, dock, or lakefront use
If you want one platform that works almost anywhere, the 10×6 Yacht Dock is the most versatile option you offer.
Why it stands out:
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Works with boats, docks, or anchored use
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Large enough for lounging and boarding
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Easy to reposition as needed
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Great for families who want flexibility
This is often the safest recommendation for customers who aren’t 100% sure how they’ll use their platform yet.
Mini Mate — Connector & Boarding Extension
Best for: Connecting platforms or extending space
The Mini Mate is designed to be a connector platform and boarding extension.
Common uses:
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Connects Yacht Docks and Patio Docks
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Adds a small extension off a boat
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Improves boarding and transitions between platforms
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Great for tight spaces
Think of the Mini Mate as the building block that ties your whole setup together.
All Platforms Are Modular, Portable & Lightweight
No matter which model you choose:
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All platforms are modular and can connect together
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All are inflatable, portable, and lightweight
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You can start small and expand later
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Setup and storage are easy and flexible
This makes it simple to adapt your setup as your family grows or your lake lifestyle changes.
Quick Guide: Which Platform Is Right for You?
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Anchored lakefront hangout → 10×10 Mega
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Pontoon boats or offshore docks → Patio Dock
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Ski boats & portability → Island Buddy
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Most versatile option → Yacht Dock 10×6
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Connecting or boarding extension → Mini Mate
Final Thoughts
The best water platform is the one that fits your boat, your dock, and how your family uses the lake. With modular designs and multiple sizes available, you can build a setup that works now — and grows with you later.