Best floating dock building video I’ve come across. Thanks!

Terrific video. Right to the point. Thanks.

Very understandable process to flow, amazing thanks a lot

Very helpful

Great video

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

I want to build one in Sierra Leone , I will be the one directing the builders .

Very impressive well constructed can’t imagine what that hardware cost but I bet it will last longer than the deck

@fouadsaad1165

2 жыл бұрын

Very understandable process to flow, amazing, thanks

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

Great

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.

Should show docking hardware to tie up boats and floats, otherwise fantastic 👍 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦

Do you have any idea how these types of floats fair in the lake in the freezing winter ?

Waw I laik it

Why rough cut lumber?

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

4 жыл бұрын

That should be ok. I have never done that personally but I can't think of any reason why that wouldn't work.

Thank you for the video! Wondering if this deck would be structurally sufficient for building a floating house on it?

@seaportmarine6815

Жыл бұрын

Scale it up and add more floatation. Also put lighter material where you can. Could work.

How do you recommend anchoring this to land or to pilings? Is there recommended hardware for that or additional framing?

@seaportmarine6815

3 жыл бұрын

www.seaport-marine.com/shop/floats-and-dock-hardware/dock-hardware/10-pile-hoop-with-roller-detail www.seaport-marine.com/shop/floats-and-dock-hardware/dock-hardware/10-pile-hoop-detail These are a couple of examples that will help with that. They are available in varying sizes.

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!

@seaportmarine6815

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@nuclearpenguin8616

4 жыл бұрын

@@seaportmarine6815 Thanks!

what float do you use for 16" on center i want to use 36"x48"x16"high but most 4' don't have 16" on center, most have only 3 screw down points

@seaportmarine6815

3 жыл бұрын

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.

Great video, well done and thank you. Could you give a rough estimate on cost for the materials?

@seaportmarine6815

3 жыл бұрын

please call for estimate. 1-800-446-8056

What size material (wood) did you use for framing?

@seaportmarine6815

4 жыл бұрын

2" x 8" Rough Cut Pressure Treated

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.

@seaportmarine6815

4 жыл бұрын

Pressure treated lumber is going to last longer. Non-pressure will probably rot away within 5 years. You'll need to check the laws of your area.

Where on the dock would you install a swim ladder?

@seaportmarine6815

4 жыл бұрын

Where ever you want the ladder to be.

What was the rough dimensions of this dock and also what is rough raw material cost (including the floaters) to build one yourself. Thanks!

@seaportmarine6815

4 жыл бұрын

8' x 12' and material runs roughly $1,200. That doesn't include lumber.

@seaportmarine6815

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

1096 panels 11 sqft prx

If the inside wood is 2x8 , what is the size of the outside wood that'ts next to the THRUFLOW DECKING PANELS

@seaportmarine6815

4 жыл бұрын

2" x 12"

What hardware and method can you recommend to attach 2 of these docks together?

@seaportmarine6815

4 жыл бұрын

www.seaport-marine.com/shop/floats-and-dock-hardware/dock-hardware/female-corner-bracket-detail www.seaport-marine.com/shop/floats-and-dock-hardware/dock-hardware/male-corner-bracket-detail www.seaport-marine.com/shop/floats-and-dock-hardware/dock-hardware/female-connecting-plate-detail www.seaport-marine.com/shop/floats-and-dock-hardware/dock-hardware/male-connecting-plate-detail www.seaport-marine.com/shop/floats-and-dock-hardware/dock-hardware/3-4-x-3-galvanized-headed-clevis-pin-detail These are items we sell that allow you to do that.

@Snofly12

4 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@seaportmarine6815

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Nice video. No mention how to get it in the water??

@seaportmarine6815

9 күн бұрын

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!

Great video. I need to build my dock this year. Do you sell hardware shown in this video?

@seaportmarine6815

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed we do. we sell everything but the lumber. Give us a call and we'll work up a quote for you!

Do you have to take it out in the winter?

@seaportmarine6815

3 жыл бұрын

You don't really HAVE to but if your area is prone to ice, it might be a good idea.

@emdornblaser

3 жыл бұрын

@@seaportmarine6815 is the concern that the ice will damage the floats?

@seaportmarine6815

3 жыл бұрын

@@emdornblaser Ice could damage them. Might be best to get them out of the water.

Down drive deck done doing

I would have liked to see it in the water.

@seaportmarine6815

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. The guy who bought it said it floated just fine.

3600

4x4x6 96

Close up tabs And tabless

I build these for a living

@uberekalule6728

3 жыл бұрын

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Yeah, So how much did that bad boy cost?, my guess close to 10K

@seaportmarine6815

2 ай бұрын

Nope. We build aluminum framed docks cheaper than that. This dock was around 2 - 3k.

@garyphillips725

2 ай бұрын

​@@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.

@seaportmarine6815

2 ай бұрын

@@garyphillips725 Call and get a quote. 1-800-446-8056. Ask for Shawn Stamper.

That thing is a tank. Lol

Looks too heavy and too expensive….