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Your cottage dock is a lot like the kitchen at a house party—everyone always gravitates there. Whether you’re making memories with your family, having drinks with friends, or relaxing all day with a good book, it’s the place to be. With these accessories, you can maximize utility, fun, and relaxation on your dock.
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Speaker Floating speaker
This speaker is waterproof and even floats, making it perfect for listening to music on the dock.
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beach Waterproof mat
This waterproof beach mat is a must for laying on the dock all day. It’s cushioned for comfortable sun tanning.
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dock Ladder
This ladder is durable and won’t break after prolonged exposure. Plus, it folds up and locks into place when you’re not using it.
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dock Dock guard
Protect your dock and boats from damage with a dock guard.
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boat Kayak/SUP rack
Conveniently store your kayaks and stand-up paddleboards where you need them most. This easy-to-install rack keeps your boats from banging against the dock.
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shade Shade sail
If you have posts on your dock, you can create shade with this sail. It comes with ropes for easy installation.
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lights Dock lights
Increase visibility on your dock at night (while creating a relaxing ambiance) with these solar-powered dock lights. They’re weatherproof and durable, too.
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shade Umbrella base
Finding shade on your dock can be tricky, but necessary in the hot summer sun. You can remove and put up the umbrella using the dock mount.
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chair Cedar chair
These modern wooden chairs are like a fresh take on a Muskoka chair. They’re also naturally reclined, and fold up for easy winter storage.
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