We make plans and parts available for weekend warriors who like to build their own. Our stationary docks allow the waves to pass beneath the dock without moving the dock. Deep Water: Where stationary docks can be challenging to install in deep water (over feet), floating wood docks are a breeze. Mucky Silt Bottoms: Floating wood docks should be used in areas that have mud bottoms. Installing and removing docks on legs or wheels in deep mud can prove extremely difficult.
Wind Exposure: Since large pilings are rarely permitted in Maine lakes, securing a floating dock and the attached boats is often achieved with weights and chain under the end of the dock. Durability: Wood can warp and rot,. As the name applies, the wheeled boat dock comes with wheels on the side of the dock. The wheels make it easy to remove the dock whenever necessary. Tie up your boat at your own dock ! Shop our selection of dock project plans, available in a variety of styles.
The decking on any dock system is the first thing that the dock. When it comes to upgrading an existing. It has excellent adhesion to wood , gel coat and fiberglass.
It forms a watertight, weather-resistant seal on joints and boat hardware. In addition, its flexibility allows for dissipation of stress caused by shock, vibration, swelling or shrinking.