A low-cost polyethylene box for light gear on a dock or patio. Don’t plan on using it as a seat.
Amazon $351.48The Taylor Made Stow 'n Go Poly Small is the better dock box overall, rated 3.0 to 2.3. The Taylor Made Stow 'n Go Poly Small leads on value and size. The C&M Marine CM02 Dock Box 48" wins on build. The Taylor Made Stow 'n Go Poly Small costs $550.52 less ($351.48 vs $902).
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A small low-profile fiberglass box from a marina supplier. It costs more than the Taylor Made low-profile boxes and has fewer features.
Amazon $902Which should you buy?
- Choose the Taylor Made Stow 'n Go Poly Small for value ($25.84 per cu ft ($351.48, 13.6 cu ft) vs $90.20 per cu ft ($902, 10 cu ft)) and size (13.6 cu ft exterior volume vs 10 cu ft exterior volume).
- Choose the C&M Marine CM02 Dock Box 48" for build (fiberglass, stainless hardware vs polyethylene, stainless hardware, UV-resistant finish).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 18 cu ft dock box; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Taylor Made Stow 'n Go Poly Small | C&M Marine CM02 Dock Box 48" |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 71 $25.84 per cu ft ($351.48, 13.6 cu ft) | 5 $90.20 per cu ft ($902, 10 cu ft) |
| Size 15% | 23 13.6 cu ft exterior volume | 8 10 cu ft exterior volume |
| Build 20% | 64 polyethylene, stainless hardware, UV-resistant finish | 80 fiberglass, stainless hardware |
| Features 20% | 25 lockable latch | 25 lockable latch |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Taylor Made Stow 'n Go Poly Small | C&M Marine CM02 Dock Box 48" | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Exterior (W x D x H) | 43 x 21 x 26 in | 48 x 20 x 18 in |
| Shape | Rectangle | Rectangle |
| Style | Dock and patio | Low profile |
| Exterior volume | 13.6 cu ft | 10 cu ft |
| Interior | - | 41.5 x 15.5 x 17 in |
| Build | ||
| Material | Polyethylene | Fiberglass |
| UV-resistant finish | Yes | - |
| Stainless hardware | Yes | Yes |
| Made in USA | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Lid support | - | Stay cables |
| Lockable | Yes | Yes |
| Seat-rated lid | Not for sitting | - |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
