Walk the shoreline of almost any busy lake in summer and you’ll see both kinds: a grey or beige plastic dock with a jet ski sitting high and dry in its port, and a few doors down, a big white inflatable deck with kids cannonballing off the corner. Both float, both are called floating docks, and both get shortlisted by the same buyers. This guide compares EZ Dock cost and construction with inflatable docks, using only what EZ Dock and the inflatable makers publish, so you can tell which one fits your water and budget.
In short: EZ Dock is a rigid modular dock made of polyethylene sections. It does not publish prices; you get a quote from a local dealer, and the cost depends on your layout, location and accessories. Inflatable docks are drop-stitch PVC decks with list prices from under $200 for small generic models to about $800 for a 10 x 10 ft RAVE dock and over $2,500 for Aquaglide’s largest dock. EZ Dock is built to stay in for the season and expand; an inflatable is portable and seasonal.
What EZ Dock is (and isn’t)
EZ Dock is a US company that says it has been around since 1991 and is now part of PlayPower, Inc. Its docks are not inflatable. A standard 60 x 60 in section (SKU 206060) is molded from 100% virgin linear low-density polyethylene, measures 58-1/2 x 58-1/2 x 14-5/8 in, has patented hollow chambers underneath for stability, and is rated by EZ Dock for 1,500 lb. The range includes straight sections of several lengths, corner gussets, finger docks, a low-profile dock, half-hex and tri shapes, plus PWC ports, boat ports and lifts, the EZ Launch kayak launch, gangways, railings and benches.
Because it is a system of sections, EZ Dock can be laid out as a straight dock, an L, a T or a U, and changed later. EZ Dock sells pre-configured kits too, such as a 20 x 20 ft U made of five 60 in x 10 ft sections. Our floating dock designs and layouts guide shows what each shape is for.
EZ Dock pricing: how the cost is set
We looked for an official EZ Dock price list and did not find one. EZ Dock’s own pricing page has no dollar figures; it says to “find a local distributor or get a custom quote,” and its kit pages say the same. The company lists what drives the price:
- Location: environmental conditions, shipping costs and local regulations.
- Your needs: accessories, features and the weight of your personal watercraft.
- Configuration and size: the dimensions and any custom layout.
For a sense of scale, another rigid polyethylene maker, Wave Armor, does publish list prices: $1,350 for a 60 x 60 in section and $2,295 for a 60 x 120 in section on its site in October 2026, with connectors, anchoring, delivery and installation on top. That is a different brand with a different design, so treat it only as a signal of what rigid sections cost, not as an EZ Dock price. A 2026 HomeAdvisor cost guide puts floating docks in general at $15 to $35 per sq ft for materials and labor. To get a real EZ Dock number, use its online Dock Designer and request a dealer quote with your water depth, bottom type and the craft you want to dock.
Inflatable dock cost, with published prices
| Inflatable dock | Size | Maker’s stated capacity | Price seen, Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEVOR 6 x 5 ft | 6 x 5 ft, 6 in | 265 lb, 1-3 people | $166.99 at VEVOR |
| Island Hopper Yacht Dock | 10 x 6 ft, 6 in | 1,500 lb | $749 at the maker |
| RAVE Aqua Dock 10 | 10 x 10 ft, 6 in | 1,800 lb or 10 adults | $799.99 at the maker |
| BOTE Inflatable Dock 10 Classic | 10 x 10 ft, 8 in | 2,100 lb on BOTE’s site (1,500 lb at some retailers) | $1,549 at BOTE (sold out) |
| Aquaglide Docking Station | 14 ft 9 in x 10 ft 5 in, 6 in | 600 lb (3 adults + 3 children) | About $2,530 to $2,640 at dealers |
Notice how loosely size and capacity line up: Aquaglide’s big Docking Station carries the lowest stated capacity in the table, because makers rate different things (people on the deck, or a static load). Our inflatable dock capacity explained guide unpacks that. Budget too for anchors (often not included), a pump and lines.
EZ Dock vs inflatable docks, side by side
| EZ Dock (rigid polyethylene) | Inflatable dock (drop-stitch PVC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Dealer quote; not published | Published list prices, about $170 to $2,640 for the models above |
| Feel underfoot | Hard, stable deck about 14-5/8 in tall (60 x 60 in section) | Firm but slightly springy, 6 to 8 in thick |
| Craft | PWC ports, boat ports and lifts, kayak launch | Swimming and boarding; jet ski use only on purpose-built inflatable jet ski docks |
| Installation | Sections coupled together and anchored, often by a dealer | Pump up on shore or a boat deck, float out, anchor or tie off |
| Season | Stays in for the season | Often taken out after use; stored dry over winter |
| Expandable | Yes, add sections later | Mostly no; only systems built to link |
| Warranty | 10-year limited on sections and ports; 1 year on hardware and accessories (register within 30 days) | From about 1 year to RAVE’s limited lifetime for personal use; Island Hopper 5 years with registration |
| Weak points | Cost, weight, delivery and winter ice where it shifts | Punctures, UV, rodents, and anchoring a light deck in wind |
What to ask for in an EZ Dock quote
- A parts list with every section, gusset and coupler set, so you can compare it with a kit from another brand.
- The stated weight capacity of each section and port, and the make and weight of the jet ski or boat it is quoted for.
- What anchoring is included (pipes, chains, anchors) and whether it suits your depth, bottom and water-level changes.
- Delivery, installation, and winter removal or storage, priced separately.
- Who handles permits, and the warranty registration steps.
When EZ Dock makes more sense
- You own the shoreline and want a dock that stays in all season.
- You want a drive-on berth for a jet ski or small boat. EZ Dock and others sell rigid PWC ports; a flat inflatable swim dock is not rated for that.
- You plan to grow the dock in stages, or you need an accessible kayak launch (EZ Dock makes an Accessible Transfer System).
- You’d like a dealer to plan, deliver and anchor it.
When an inflatable dock makes more sense
- You want a swim and lounge deck this summer for a fraction of a dealer-installed dock.
- You rent, move between lakes, or boat out to a sandbar and want the dock to come with you.
- You need to tie a deck alongside a boat; Island Hopper’s Yacht Dock has rubber corner bumpers for that.
- Your lake freezes hard and you’d rather store the dock in the garage than plan a winter removal.
RAVE Aqua Dock 10 x 10
- 10 x 10 ft, 6 in thick
- 1,800 lb or 10 adults (maker)
- About $800, Oct 2026
Island Hopper Yacht Dock 10 x 6
- 10 x 6 ft, 6 in thick
- 1,500 lb (maker)
- About $749, Oct 2026
Prices change often. The prices here are what we saw at the maker or a major retailer in October 2026; check the current price before you buy.
Compare three inflatable docks with their sources:
| Spec | RAVE Aqua Dock 10 | Island Hopper Mega Yacht Dock 10 x 10 | BOTE Inflatable Dock 10 Classic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size (as stated) | 10 x 10 ft x 6 in | 10 x 10 ft | 10 x 10 ft x 8 in |
| Thickness | 6 in drop-stitch | 6 in | 8 in |
| Stated capacity | 1,800 lb / 10 adults | 2,000 lb load rating | 2,100 lb on BOTE's site (1,500 lb at some retailers) |
| Minimum water depth | 4 ft | not published | not published |
| Construction | Drop-stitch PVC | Heat-welded PVC with EVA top | AeroBOTE drop-stitch |
| Inflation pressure | 5 psi | not published | 8 to 10 psi |
| Weight | 68 lb | 75 lb rolled | not published |
| Anchoring / attachment | 2 anchor points | not published | not published |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | not published | not published |
| Price signal | not published | not published | $1,549 direct (when checked) |
| See it at Bart's | See it at Overton's | See it at BOTE |
Figures as each maker states them; makers measure capacity differently. Check the product page for sources and dates.
Weighing other rigid brands? See Wave Armor vs inflatable docks and the broader inflatable vs rigid floating docks. Thinking of building one? Read building a floating dock vs buying inflatable. Every style, rigid and inflatable, is on the dock types hub, with modular systems on the modular docks page.
EZ Dock cost questions
How much does an EZ Dock cost?
EZ Dock does not publish prices. Its pricing page says cost depends on location, accessories, the weight of your watercraft, and the size and configuration, and it sends buyers to a local dealer for a quote. Be wary of unofficial “price lists” online.
Is EZ Dock an inflatable dock?
No. EZ Dock sections are molded polyethylene (LLDPE) with hollow chambers underneath. They float like a dock float, not like an air-filled deck, and they don’t need a pump.
What warranty does EZ Dock give?
EZ Dock states a ten-year limited warranty on floating dock sections and boat, PWC and kayak ports against cracks, breakage, leaks and UV deterioration from defects, and one year on hardware and accessories. It asks owners to register within 30 days.
How much weight does an EZ Dock section hold?
EZ Dock rates its standard 60 x 60 in section for 1,500 lb. Other sections have their own figures; ask the dealer for the rating of the exact sections in your quote.
Can I put a jet ski on an inflatable dock instead?
Only on a dock sold for it, such as Jobe’s Infinity PWC Dock or the yacht jet ski docks covered in our jet ski docks guide. A flat swim dock’s stated capacity is not a jet ski rating.