FAQs

What tools do I need to install EZ Dock?

An in-water coupler installation tool and a coupler nut tool are the only special tools required to assemble the EZ Dock sections. A hammer, ratchet, 15/16” wrench or socket, and a Phillips head screwdriver are also needed.

How hot does EZ Dock get in the summer?

The light color of EZ Dock helps keep the dock surfaces cooler than just about any other dock surface available.

How much maintenance does EZ Dock require?

EZ Dock will provide a long-life of relatively maintenance-free enjoyment. Normally a good rain from Mother Nature is all that is required to keep the dock clean. A wash with soap and water or pressure washer from time to time may be needed to keep the dock looking new.

How do I anchor my EZ Dock?

EZ Dock offers several anchoring options to keep your floating dock secure in any conditions. Pipes, deadweight anchors, piling brackets, and stiff arms are among the anchoring options available to you. EZ Dock offers anchoring hardware to accommodate both freshwater and saltwater situations.

How slippery does EZ Dock get?

The EZ Dock surfaces have a non-skid texture molded into the dock sections. The docks also have grooves to channel the water away. These two features work together to provide slip-resistant footing, even when the surfaces are wet.

Why choose EZ Dock over other floating dock products?

EZ Dock is a very rugged and durable product that provides excellent long term value compared to traditional docks because:

Durable & Low Maintenance – EZ Dock sections are made out of Linear Low Density Polyethylene which provides excellent durability and low maintenance versus traditional floating docks. It is nearly maintenance free so you never have to worry about boards splitting, splinters, nails, screws, staining, etc.

Stability – EZ Dock is designed to have a series of open pylons on the bottom that create a vacuum between the dock to the water. The vacuum is responsible for the stable feeling you get when you walk on EZ Dock. Traditional floating docks have floatation under approximately 50-60% of the walking surface thus it gives a barrel and roll effect every time a wave or wake passes under a float.

Modular – EZ Dock has various size dock sections that have uniformly spaced coupler pockets every ~20” around the perimeter. The sections can easily assembled into various configurations using dog-boned shaped recycled rubber couplers. The modularity allows EZ Dock to be easily reconfigured or added on to in the future.

Coupler System – The recycled rubber couplers used to connect the EZ Dock Sections have 4000 lbs. shear strength and provide a stable yet flexible connection between the sections. When strong wave action is present, the couplers absorb the shock rather than the dock sections. If the wave action becomes too severe the couplers are designed to break before the plastic dock section so that the repair is replacing a coupler(s) rather than large dock sections. Traditional floating docks are assembled with floatation attached to a rigid frame and decking on top. The sections are typically assembled with bolts, nuts, screws, nails, etc. This design doesn’t allow for flexibility or shock absorption and can be severely damaged when exposed to strong wave action.

Support – EZ Dock is committed to great customer support long after your dock system is installed. Our expert dealers are ready to work with you to design and deliver the dock that meets your unique needs.

FAQs

What is the freeboard of an EZ Dock system?

Freeboard is the height the walking surface is above the water. The standard EZ Dock sections have a freeboard of 13” and the low-profile dock sections have a freeboard of 5.5”. Both dock sections sit in the water about only 2”.

Can I add to my EZ Dock system?

Yes, EZ Dock is a modular dock system that can be expanded and reconfigured to any design you need! Want more space for your new boat? Need a longer section for the grandkids to fish off of? No problem! You can add and rearrange your system whenever you need to!

How does EZ Dock float? Is it stable?

EZ Dock uses a patented, two-stage flotation design. One, the entire dock section itself displaces water. Two, the bottom of the dock looks similar to an ice cube tray. The individual air chambers create air pockets that trap air under the dock. These individual chambers are constantly working to counteract weight on the dock’s walking surface to increase overall stability