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I'm sure joist hangers or similar inside corner hangers would do the same and far less cost. I would keep outside corners using bolts and heavy brackets though
This hardware kit is pretty impressive especially those corner brackets through and through outside and inside but I would have added corner braces in each corner let into the framing and also I would have only put four floats so that it floats down in the water a little bit closer to the surface but otherwise really cool build
That really depends on your personal situation. It really boils down to any way you can. we have had success launching it at a boat ramp and towing it by boat (slowly) to the customers house. hope that helps!
Hi very good video and informative. Will be also interesting to give the budget or cost to make it on materials, that will be complete, with out labor vost involved of course.
How long would a dock like this last permanently installed in a lake? Would rough wake splashes eventually damage the pressure treated wooden frame? If so, is there anything you would recommend to prolong the life of such a dock? Great video by the way, clear and to the point. Thanks!
A dock like this should last anywhere between 15 - 30 years even in rough water. The reinforcing hardware should keep the frame from twisting apart if installed correctly. The best thing you can do is see what the most common building material used by marine contractors in your area is. Hope that helps.
The floats that were used in this video measured to 48"L x 24"W x 16"H and their mounting points were 24" on center. I was not able to use all 6 mounting points but were able to use at least 3 per float. As long as it has at least 3 points of contact, you will be fine.
Looks great. Any reason you are recommending pressure treated lumber? I would be worried about rules prohibiting use of pressure treated lumber due to chemicals in a lot of places.
Is 2x6 construction ok? I have to muscle the sections out ofnthe water every year. I was thinking 2 ten by ten sections. Blue skin all joists. Itll last longer.
@@seaportmarine6815 no offense but I don't believe that price for a second. I've priced out the flotation alone at $2000 or better. Then there's the labor and... oh yeah, the crane.
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@@ttvdecimatedbyme9130 Normally we would but at the moment we don't have the man power to build and our truck is not making deliveries due to COVID-19. Under normal circumstances a fully build dock that size will run between $3000 - $5000 depending on the way you want it built.
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@@seaportmarine6815 Thank you. Is a 12' dock the ideal when spanning multiples together? Or would a 16' or 20' be just as feasible? Just trying to understand any downfalls to building longer. Can I call someone to get hardware pricing for all hardware required to construct at 12 footer?
@@Snofly12 That all depends on how rough your water gets. Any size floating dock can be linked. A contractor that builds in your area would be able to tell you what would work best.
