Navigating the market of boating accessories can be tricky. If you are a boating enthusiast, the deluge of magazines and brands touting their goods may seem overwhelming. But, with summer approaching, now is the perfect time to kit out your dock to prepare for an awesome few months of shared time on the water with friends and family.

The following products are designed with you in mind. They will keep you safe, your dock tidy, and your summer days simple. Below, you will find our definitive list of the best dock accessories worth having.

Top Boat Dock Accessories

LED Lighting

After long days on the water, the last thing you need is an exhausting scramble in the dark to tidy and secure everything on your dock. A lighting source is not only immensely practical but a vital source of safety. Family members and kids can walk an illuminated path back home, eliminating the potential for last minute injuries sure to damper the end of a blissful day on the water.

At Kiwi Docks, we stock The Solar Deck Lite. This nifty gadget is:

  • Waterproof – A must have for docks.
  • Made from anodized aluminum – Which will endure the snow fall and ice storms we experience at our HQ, Lake Arrowhead.
  • Solar powered – It is not only a sustainable option, but the lack of external wiring eliminates the need for maintenance from an electrician.

This model has a built-in reflector feature, which grants guidance for approaching boaters who are coming into their mooring at night. These lights are also an essential must-have for anyone who is partial to night fishing, one of summer’s great pleasures.

A Kayak or SUP Rack

Since the ALA, Arrowhead Lake Association, discourages launching kayaks from the shoreline, launching from your dock is the best alternative. It makes sense, therefore, to keep your kayak or stand up paddle board permanently stacked on a rack on your dock, for easy access to the water. This saves you and your family the hassle of carrying your kayak up the gangway home after every dip in the lake. The convenience of having your kayak neatly stored on your dock at all times, is guaranteed to motivate you to use it more!

Storing your kayaks on a rack greatly reduces the potential for chips and scratches if they were stored on the beach or shoreline. The layered shelving prevents the kayaks from rubbing together and damaging each other. You don’t need to worry about their safety—the locks and straps are sure to keep them secure.

Top Quality Lines and Cleats

Keeping your rope lines neat and tidy is an essential way to maintain a well-functioning dock. Kiwi Docks provides wholesale pricing on products from top manufacturers such as West Marine to ensure that your dock is kitted out for longevity and weather resistance.

Investing in lines made from high quality nylon reduces the potential for kinks or weathering. A double braid line allows for controlled elongation and good abrasion resistance.

Kiwi Docks supply both stainless steel and galvanized cleats.

  • The galvanized cleat is a more affordable option but susceptible to breaking.
  • The stainless-steel option is a more expensive but has a polished stainless finish and will not break, only bend.

Swim Ladder

This is a safe and convenient way to get in and out of the water.  

Canopy and Awnings

We all know how intense the sun can be up in Lake Arrowhead. Our custom awnings and canopy frames are a great way to get out of the sun, stay cool, and protect your boat from UV damage. Our custom-built frames can be added to part and/or all of your dock or pier

HydroHoist Boat Lift

This is the best way to keep your boat on Lake Arrowhead! HydroHoist boat lifts are a user-friendly system that keeps your boat out of the water and helps you avoid the inevitable wear and tear that occurs when your boat is moored in the water. The continuous boat wakes cause significant chaffing to dock lines, dock bumpers, and the boat cleats if not secured properly.

Dock Box

Finally, if you are preparing for long summer months out on the water, then it is probably worth having a dock box permanently installed on your dock. Kiwi Docks offers highly durable fiberglass, aluminum, and steel dock boxes to suit your needs.

Solar Dock Box

Need power down at your dock?  Kiwi’s Solar Dock Box is a great solution for your needs.  A fully self-contained and safe power source occupying a mere 12” of the inside space of your dock box.  

This was specifically designed for dock owners currently using a generator to power their boat lift or other systems. No more dealing with loud noisy generators any time you need power.  Our solar dock box gives you up to 2,000 watts of on-demand power with a built-in USB for charging your phones, small tools, speakers, and more. For more information call Kiwi Docks or check out our spec sheet here.

Upgrade Your Dock

With a little time and effort, you can ensure that your dock is safe and set for the countless friends and family who will use it this summer. These are but a few of the accessories Kiwi Docks has in stock that can help take your dock to the next level. So, don’t wait. Start making improvements today!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the boating professionals at Kiwi Docks.

 

Sources:

Arrowhead Lake Association, Lake Levels – retrieved from, https://www.ala-ca.org/lake_level.php

Arrowhead Lake Association, Kayaks and Canoes – retrieved from,  https://www.ala-ca.org/kayaks_canoes.php

Lake Arrowhead Community Chamber of commerce, Economy – retrieved from, https://www.lakearrowheadchamber.com/economy/