TAYLOR Dock Wheels
TAYLOR 2020108495 Dock Pro 12 Inch Inflatable Dock Wheel Straight Mount White
TAYLOR Dock Wheels: Engineered Protection for Every Docking Scenario
When it comes to safeguarding your vessel and dock infrastructure during the critical moments of docking and departure, TAYLOR has been setting the standard for design and product excellence in dock products since 1908. The brand's comprehensive line of dock wheels combines innovative engineering with marine-grade materials to deliver reliable protection that boaters have trusted for decades.
The Dock Pro Inflatable Wheel System
The large pneumatic wheels of the TAYLOR Dock Pro™ Wheels fend your vessel away from the dock and roll (not drag) along the topsides to prevent scuffing. This flagship product line addresses one of the most common frustrations among boaters: maintaining pristine gelcoat and hull finish while maneuvering in tight slips, crosscurrents, or low-visibility conditions. Made with marine-grade vinyl that is both durable and resilient, these smooth-rolling wheels offer substantial cushioning and feature molded-in needle inflation valves that allow you to dial in the perfect firmness for your specific vessel weight and docking conditions.
Available in 9", 12" and 18" wheel diameters and for boats up to 40', the Dock Pro system offers versatility for everything from personal watercraft to larger cruisers. Two mounting options include corner mount for slip entries and dock corners and straight mount for along the dock, ensuring proper coverage regardless of your dock configuration. The mounting frames feature a large two-inch axle for added strength welded to the heavy-duty galvanized hot-dipped mounting bracket, providing the structural integrity needed for season after season of reliable service.
Rigid Roller Wheels for Heavy-Duty Applications
Beyond inflatable options, TAYLOR manufactures rigid acrylic and rotomolded plastic dock wheels designed for specialized applications. Plastic dock wheels are designed for roll-in docks and boat lifts, made of heavy-duty, rotomolded plastic with large diameter that rolls easily on all terrains. The 24" Dock Roller Wheel represents TAYLOR's commitment to maintenance-free solutions—these wheels require no inflation adjustments and deliver consistent performance across varying dock surfaces and environmental conditions.
The 14" Dock Post Guide Wheel offers another dimension of protection, particularly valuable for fixed-piling installations where vessels need precise guidance into narrow slips. Constructed from flexible PVC with wear-resistant center axle bushings, these guide wheels complement TAYLOR's broader ecosystem of dock protection products.
Why TAYLOR Dominates the Dock Wheel Category
What distinguishes TAYLOR in the competitive dock wheel market is the brand's holistic approach to marine protection. TAYLOR dock wheels feature heavy-duty hot-dipped galvanized hardware that mounts securely to your dock, ensuring installation integrity even in harsh saltwater environments. The molded-in valves on inflatable models eliminate the weak points associated with aftermarket valve installations, while the company's attention to axle diameter—using oversized components where other manufacturers cut corners—translates directly to longer service life and reduced maintenance intervals.
As part of the Lippert family of marine products, TAYLOR benefits from extensive engineering resources and quality control systems that few competitors can match. For more than 60 years, TAYLOR has been protecting boats of all sizes, and this deep experience shows in thoughtful design details: corner-mount options that maximize coverage at critical impact zones, adjustable firmness that accommodates different hull materials, and non-marring surfaces that preserve both dock and vessel finish. Whether you're outfitting a residential dock, managing a commercial marina, or protecting a boat lift installation, TAYLOR's dock wheel lineup delivers the engineering precision and durability that serious boaters demand.