Rubber Dockie Floating Water Mat Lily Pad for Swimming Lakes Boats Rivers Ocean

We purchased a different lilly pad and it didn't support the amount of weight listed. This lily pad holds enough folks to make it fun. The size is big enough yes is very easy to roll up at the end of use. The thickness is sufficient and the swimmers report it's comfortable.

We have a lake home on the water and I wanted a water toy for the adults. At first I thought I wanted an inflatable floating island and looked at many options however in the end I had too many concerns about a floating island’s durability and ease to transport it by boat due to its size. Also some neighbors warned that fisherman who like to fish by boat near the boat docks sometimes accidentally get their hook in inflatables. This led me to next consider floating mats. After researching reviews on a few websites this one consistently was rated as a top 5 contender. We received the floating mat and as expected it’s big but it was a lot of fun to use on the lake. We used the supplied tether to hook one of the rubber dockie to our boat dock. It was great to use. If you sunbathe on it it allows only a little water to get on the mat to cool you just enough. Some guests stood in the water and just had their arms/drinks on the rubber dockie and used it almost like a high top table. I also like that the mat is a bright Orange color so it’s easily visible. Lastly I like that the surface of this mat is comfortable. I have been on only one other water mat previously at a friend’s house and I found the surface rough on another brand. Rubber dockie isn’t slippery but it feels good on the skin and doesn’t get hot. The mat is huge and while I am able to move it around by myself after it’s rolled it’s taller than me and about 30 pounds. Very happy with this purchase and feel it’s a good value.

I wasn’t sure that this thing was worthwhile but after purchasing it I have learned that it’s really a great device and very popular with our family and friends. Unlike the traditional diving raft, it is very easy to put in and take out. That’s a huge feature for me when we’re packing up for the weekend. Also unlike dive rafts if you do leave it in birds don’t land on it and soil it another plus. But the cleaver ways it’s used really makes my day. It’s flexibility and it’s ability to slightly submerge where it’s overloaded make it fun. Yet you can still lay on it and sunbathe or talk that make it a hit Update. We’ve been using this at our cottage since the summer of 2018 -6 years of use. Over the years it’s held up pretty well. For the last few years it generally stays in the water for the summer and gets used on the weekends. If we’re gone for a long time we would take it out. At the end of the season it gets washed off, dried and rolled up for the winter. As it got older, it faded and developed some surface cracks. We would treat it with bleach but it’s getting a little ratty now so it’s time to buy a new one. The only issue with it has been the replacement of the elastic cable. Everyone likes it and it’s still very popular.

I originally bought this mat and unfortunately, did not see or threw away the tether attachment with instructions. So off we go to the island and we are all standing around wondering how the heck we are supposed to attach it to the boat?? Did they just not rivet out the hole big enough for a robe in the grommet? What are we to do? So we just looped the rope around the grommet in the mat and the kids had a blast! It is very sturdy and loads of fun to jump, play and lay out on. The 2nd outing did not end so well, as the grommet was pulled out of the mat and the only thing to do was to tie the rope through the hole.... well, obviously you know what happened. It tore through several inches of the foam because there was nothing there to protect it from the rope. I emailed the company and they promptly called me back. It was the owner of the business, Jamie. He is a great guy and he was very accommodating to work with and help me with my problem as it was USER ERROR. I have just received a new grommet and even E6000 glue to get my kids back jumping on the water... at no charge. He is a testament to small business owners who care about their customers and the integrity of their product. I know that there are many other options for this kind of water entertainment...but, if you are in the market to buy a water pad, you can't go wrong with Rubber Dockie. When it is time to replace, I will buy it from him. Also, if you are going between the 9 or 12 ft... go large. I wish I had just made the bigger purchase because your kids will make many friends on the water when you throw this thing out. You will need the extra space; trust me!

We absolutely love our Rubber Dockie mat. We bought it for Christmas 2022, and it has held up incredibly well. It floats our entire family of six and honestly could probably float six more! The quality is fantastic, but what really stands out is the customer service. After a couple of years of use, I realized the mat was missing a tether to attach it to the boat. I had been improvising with my own line, but finally reached out to the company. Paul was unbelievably helpful, friendly, and genuinely appreciative that we were enjoying the mat so much. Even though it had been 2.5 years since our purchase, he quickly sent out the part—no charge. I was fully expecting to pay for it and wouldn’t have minded. I highly recommend the Rubber Dockie—not just for the great product, but even more for the exceptional service behind it

Great addition to our pontoon boot. Not only for kids to play on, but to roll out and have a nice place to lay on the lake.

Kids play on it for hours

This mat is thick, great quality and lightweight. It's great for the kids to play on, and also for adults to lounge on. I was skeptical about it before we got it, but it's really fabulous. Would definitely buy this again.

Kids had a blast using this!

Good product. Holds my 4 kids with very little submersion (adding an adult brings more water onto the surface but nothing that will undermine the fun, as expected distributing weight is essential). Orange side turned to yellow within the first 4 days. Only had it for a couple of weeks, so still evaluating durability.

After ordering this, I found the equivalent for several hundred dollars cheaper elsewhere. Good product, but this brand is overpriced on Amazon.ca and in Canada in general.