Bumpers are no substitute for learning how to properly dock a boat, but they are sure to add a level of security to mastering this great skill. If you’re away from the dock, this is only going to give you more peace of mind.Īdd enough quality bumpers to the right places, and you’ll love docking a boat at your dock even more. Erring on the strong side is a good approach, as you never know what the weather will bring.
A MOVING DOCK IN THE WATER FREE
Most of cottage country is free from underground utility lines, but this isn’t always the case.īe sure to anchor a floating dock properly, considering the strongest storms your area has.
Use high-quality hardware, especially in high use and high wind areas, or if larger boats will be docked at them.Įnsure all underground utilities are located before starting to dig in the area. If you’re dealing with a saltwater environment, purchase the proper hardware for the task at hand.
Hire someone reputable if you’re not going to do it yourself. If your dock will be located in an area that is prone to this type of weather, ensure there’s enough strength in the design and construction of the dock to stand the test of time. Surge protection – storms, or even high wind locations, can add a lot of tension to a dock. Increasing the number of floats in a floating dock will keep a more consistent freeboard and will also protect against the weight of people causing the dock to shift or tilt while they walk on it.ĭouble check the composite deck materials for adequate traction (especially when wet or covered with a very thin layer of ice), that they don’t lose strength in the hot sun and that they have a decent warranty. “Freeboard” is the distance from the top of your dock to the water. A general rule for a floating dock is that dock stability increases with size. You’ll be left with a dock that moves far too much and easily and may even sink under the water if too many people are on it – waves only add to the problem. If you’re building a floating dock, don’t under build. Also consider the seasonal changes in water levels when designing and building a dock. If you’re going to be using the dock to dock a boat, ensure the water is deep enough to handle the draft of your boat – it’s safest to go at least 2′ deeper. If you’re building your own dock ensure you have enough people-power to assist in lifting of heavy materials and moving pre-assembled dock sections into place. When possible, design sections with an “end” section for stability, such as L, U, H or T shapes. Long, straight sections may need to be wider, have more anchoring, etc. How stable your dock feels depends on the width of the dock sections, dock structure and layout. General site characteristics and water depth will dictate your dock layout. Is it just for swimming and diving from? Maybe a boat docking area? Do you need any canoe and paddleboard storage? Sunbathing? Storage for PFDs and paddles? Considering these and other points can drastically change the scope of the project and help you zone in on how you will build the perfect dock for your family.
Please contact us if you need any of these services.Make a list of all the functions you want from your dock design before proceeding. We can even dismantle and rebuild at the new place. We also provide services to relocate your dock to a different area when you sell the dock. We can also rescue a dock when it came loose, is sitting on land, or is underwater. Dock Rescue – for all the lakes we service We will make sure the cables, winches and anchors are all properly secured. We provide dock moving as a service, when your dock is close to being under water or at risk of running dry we can come out and put the dock back in place. At Master Docks we provide services to make your dock moveable, like adding winches, anchor rings, stainless cables, shore anchors or Wheels and Jacks. We believe our wheel design has some significant advantages over other wheel designs. In order to make the dock moveable the dock needs to be equipped with dock wheels and winches. Dock Move, Dock Rescue, and Dock Relocation Making the dock moveableĪt Lake Hartwell the lake level continuously changes and docks can get stranded or the walkway will come under water so you can’t get to your dock any longer.
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