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A Pros and Cons List of the Many Different Types of Boat Docks

Dec. 1 2022 Buying Guide By Nisswa Marine

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You may be surprised to discover that there are actually quite a few different types of boat docks available on the market. If you’ve been considering buying a dock of your own, we encourage you to check out our list of pros and cons below. When you’re ready, feel free to stop by our location in Nisswa, Minnesota to start browsing our impressive inventory of boat docks for sale!

Floating Docks

Pros:

  • Lower installation fees
  • Can be removed or towed at your convenience
  • Perfect for smaller boats

Cons:

  • Least stable dock on the market
  • Can be washed away by extremely strong currents

Piling Docks

Pros:

  • Well known for their stability and durability
  • Perfect for bodies of water with strong currents
  • Perfect for large boats

Cons:

  • Higher installation costs
  • High maintenance fees

Pipe Docks

Pros:

  • Affordable
  • More sturdy than floating docks
  • Can be removed at your convenience

Cons:

  • Freezing water can corrode pipes over time
  • Best suited for more shallow waters

Boat Lifts

Pros:

  • Completely lift your boat out of the water, reducing corrosion and wear
  • Can be removed
  • Makes boat transportation easy

Cons:

  • Higher installation costs
  • High price variation from model to model

While we hope the article above has made choosing your new dock a little easier, we understand it’s a lot of information to take in. If you have any questions or want to know more about a specific type of dock, we encourage you to visit us here at Nisswa Marine. We proudly serve the nearby cities of Minneapolis and St. Cloud, Minnesota, and our experienced sales staff will be able to answer any of your questions!