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  Boat Lift, Boat Lifts, PWC Lifts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Drive-on docking is the new revolution in the boat lift and floating dock industry.
And your Jet Dock floating pwc lift or floating boat dock is down at water's level, never dangling your craft in the air or blocking your view.
Floating docks, piers and walkways by Jet Dock are durable, modular, portable and changeable.
www.jetdock.com   (421 words)

  
  Floating boat dock - PatentStorm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
A floating dock and raft system utilizing a non-skid structural surface or deck plate walking surface, without substructure, and which is attached directly to all other components of the dock system such as floats, hinges, splice plates, gangways, etc. A U-shaped rub rail is attached to the edge...
A float module that can be combined with other float modules to form a floating dock apparatus with the float module being constructed with a flat concrete deck bonded with a construction grade adhesive to a closed-cell foam pontoon, the exposed surfaces of the pontoon being covered with a...
A stabilized float drum is shown having interlocking side and end walls and an upper compartment filled with a flotation medium such as closed cell foam and a lower member with a selected number and size of holes in the surfaces thereof to admit water which then acts as a stabilizing force when...
www.patentstorm.us /class/114/263-Floating_boat_dock.html   (3388 words)

  
 Floating Docks, Dock Kits, Dock Building, Boat Lifts & Drive On PWC Lifts
Floating docks are the perfect place to swim, lounge, entertain friends, or just sit and relax on the EZ Dock Bench.
EZ Dock also self-adjusts to whatever the lake level is, so unlike most traditional fixed docks, your dock will be usable even when the lake is down.
This floating walkway reaches 160 feet across the water provides access to the island in the middle of this 10 acre lake at a residence in South Texas.
www.ezdocktexas.com /residential.html   (373 words)

  
 Floating dock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A floating dock is a platform or ramp supported by pontoons.
These are usually joined to the shore with a ramp that rests upon the dock on rollers, to adjust for the vertical movement of the dock.
The dock is usually held in place by vertical poles embedded in the soil under the water or by anchored cables.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Floating_dock   (156 words)

  
 Marine dock and lift, boat accessories, Center City, Minnesota
Floating docks are used in lakeshore situations where sectional and roll-in systems are not practical.
A floating dock of this style is generally a solidly bolted system, and would be used in areas where the wave and wind action is minimal.
Pipe is attached to a bracket on the dock and to a bracket on the shore.
www.marinedocklift.com /floating1.htm   (1511 words)

  
 The Floating Dock Shop, floating dock specifications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Connections of floatation units shall be designed so that the floating dock acts as a unit.
Additional floatation shall be added to the floating docks where needed to support the gangway load without producing undue distortion in the floating structure.
b) A horizontal load due to impact on a finger dock which shall be the result of the largest berthed craft normally using the adjacent slip striking the end at 10 degrees off the center-line of the finger dock.
www.floatingdockshop.com /specfications.htm   (764 words)

  
 Floating Docks and Floating Dock Kits
Keep in mind, once you get your floating dock in the water, it is going to be difficult to pull it up and add more and adjust position of floats if you miscalculated.
In addition, positioning of floats is important in ensuring that areas of the floating dock which will be receiving the most weight bearing are adequately supported with floats.
Also note that 4' wide floating docks are very wobbly and it is not recommended that 4' wide docks be used as a "stand-alone" dock.
www.dockaccents.com /floating_docks.htm   (1439 words)

  
 Dock Floats Building Floating Dock Floating Boat Dock Float Floating Dock Supplies Boat Lift Floats
Fifty (54) different dock float sizes and float dock supplies are available to match any application you may be planning.
Our floating dock floats and boat lift floats also provide features and benefits that continue to set them apart from other floating dock products, even those that look like ours.
If you own a marina, your floating docks and slips are a revenue source you need to protect; and using the best flotation provides the longest useful life, best protection and lowest maintenance cost.
www.premiermaterials.com /Premiermaterials/dock_floats.htm   (955 words)

  
 Floating docks in multiple sizes and configurations-compare 1000 Series to 2000 Series   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
floating dock, at a resort a lake or a pond.
This floating dock is great for boat docks, fishing docks, swim platforms, sunbathing, relaxing and all other water related activities.
This floating dock is ideal for swimming, fishing, boating or just plain relaxing.
www.floatingmarina.com   (608 words)

  
 All-plastic floating Docks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Docks can be fabricated to various different lengths by simply adding floating or moored segments between the moored segment and the grounded segment.
This allows the moored dock to rise and fall with the water level very smoothly because plastic sliding on plastic is almost frictionless.
This arrangement prevents the floating dock from rising above its mooring posts and being carried away in a flood or an unusually high tide or swell.
www.mrdeck.com /products_files/floating_dock.html   (394 words)

  
 Online Dock Supply - Flotation
PERMAFLOAT Float Drums offer durable dock flotation that can be easily installed for new floating docks that you want to build, or as a replacement for an existing dock system.
Floating docks built with PERMAFLOAT Float Drums will provide long lasting and carefree encapsulated flotation, which will result in long range savings for the simple public and recreational dock or the complex marina.
If you have a floating dock or are considering building a floating dock on a waterway that mandates encapsulated flotation, PERMAFLOAT Float Drums are the answer for you, because PERMAFLOAT meets all known current requirements for encapsulated flotation.
www.onlinedocksupply.com /flotation.asp   (235 words)

  
 AFDM Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock, Medium
A floating dry dock is a piece of marine equipment that can be submerged under a marine vessel and then raised to lift the vessel out of the water for repairs or maintenance.
In 1999 the Secretary of the Navy was authorized to transfer to the Government of the Dominican Republic the medium auxiliary floating dry dock AFDM 2.
Yard Floating Dock (YFD) 62, as she was originally designated, was built by the Everett Pacific Company in June 1944 as part of an effort to build one hundred and fifty-five dry docks to serve the growing United States Navy during World War II.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/systems/ship/afdm.htm   (2251 words)

  
 Build a floating Dock with help from EZ Dock of Texas
Most docks can be installed in a day or two with just you and a helper.
EZ Dock is manufactured from low-density polyethylene that will not damage the finish on any boat or PWC.
Dock sections are 15" high and will draft about 2" of water resulting in a really nice 13" freeboard height.
www.ezdocktexas.com /faq.html   (537 words)

  
 KLC Floating Docks
We can help you design your dock and review the various types of materials available to see which is the best for you, your use and your location.
All types of floating docks such as homeowner, governmental facility docks, swim platforms, fishing docks, marina and boat launch docks.
Wooden floating docks can be made up in many different shapes and sizes.
www.klcfloatingdocks.com /home.php   (372 words)

  
 Buying a Floating Dock
There are floating docks available that can be removed or installed by one person in as little as two hours without entering the water.
Another thing to examine when choosing a floating dock is whether it is constructed of low- or no-maintenance material.
Docks made of plastic, such as polyethylene, do not need painting or staining and won't rot or cause splinters like wooden docks.
www.gulffishing.com /tips_floatingdock.html   (367 words)

  
 Dock Builders Supply - Home Page
Dock Builders Supply provides high quality marine construction materials for fixed-docks, floating docks, seawalls and retaining walls (namely tie rods and filter fabric).
Encapsulated dock floats are available in over thirty sizes and buoyancy ratings.
Dock kits can be configured with a variety of dock floats.
www.dockbuilders.com   (217 words)

  
 Floating Docks, Floating Boat Lifts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Floating dock systems by Jet Dock are modular and portable, available in any shape, size or design.
Widening or lengthening your Jet Dock floating dock is also simple - changes are made with a simple tool kit - no power tools or special skills required.
Portability allows you to move your floating docks away from hurricane conditions, or move them easily to land to avoid moving winter ice conditions.
www.jetdock.com /floating-dock.shtml   (220 words)

  
 Anchor Dock and Lift Products - FLOE Floating Dock Accessories
These accessories can be added anywhere to the sides of your floating dock so you can customize it to your needs.
Soft PVC floating dock corner bumper rivets to deck surface and protects your watercraft from the corner of the dock.
The gangway is designed to roll back and forth on the dock surface as the main dock floats up and down.
www.anchor-dock.com /floe_floatingaccessories.htm   (195 words)

  
 ShoreMaster's Floating Docks
Unlike conventional boat docks, ShoreMaster's floating dock is designed to raise and lower with water level fluctuations to keep your dock level and always at waters edge for ease of use.
Unlike other floating dock brands, ShoreMaster's floating docks feature an expanded polystyrene foam-filled core for added safety and buoyancy, as well as an all-polyethylene outer shell for maximum durability and low maintenance.
In fact, the Army Corps of Engineers require docks under their jurisdiction to be foam-filled for safety reasons, and ShoreMaster's floating docks are the only one-piece floating docks to meet this requirement.
www.boatdockstuff.com /floating-dock.html   (312 words)

  
 PlayStar Floating Dock Kits
Quality floating docks have traditionally been built and installed by commercial dock builders.
Just combine PlayStar's floats and marine grade bracket system with treated lumber to build floating dock sections that withstand the twisting forces of water, wind, and waves.
Dock will float in less than 2" of water when unloaded), brackets, hardware (Coast Guard finish for long life construction) and fully illustrated, easy to follow instructions.
www.bartswatersports.com /catalog.asp?P=1565   (231 words)

  
 Mod-U-Dock Modular Boat Docks and Piers
Rugged and maintenance-free, Mod-U-Dock boat docks and piers are quiet to walk on and remain cool even in intense heat.
Mod-U-Dock modular docks are also easy to install.
Dock benches, ladders, boat slips (catwalks), dock boxes, solar lights, and shore attachments or ramps are also available.
www.modudock.com   (205 words)

  
 Steel Fabricators Inc.
Steel dock frames and metal dock frames are the best you can buy if you want to find a slip for a marina that needs to last through inclement weather.
Floating dock frames should be flexible and durable to handle the different conditions in order to be safe and long lasting.
This is why installing steel truss docks and steel truss dock frames becomes important when you have a launching site that may be used by the general public in an area such as a state park.
www.sfidocks.com   (422 words)

  
 Dock Accessories for Customizing a Floating Dock System or Swim Platform | EZ-Dock.com
EZ Dock swim ladder is a one-piece polyethylene ladder designed for maximum safety, with no exposed hardware and supports up to 400Lbs.
EZ Dock boat launch strap attaches through a pulley to winch, reversing direction of pull to launch a boat with the same winch used for docking.
Perfect for docks at camps and colder climates where dock sections are taken out on an annuals basis.
www.ez-dock.com /products/accessories.asp?SEGMENT=products   (668 words)

  
 Floating docks in multiple sizes and configurations
, floating dock, at a resort, a lake or a pond.
, floating dock system is best suited for smaller bodies of water and/or coves that are protected from large waves.
2000 Series With the 17 freeboard, this Connect-A-Dock, floating dock system is best suited for mooring boats such as ski boats, pontoon boats, sail boats and catamarans providing an even transition when entering or exiting.
www.kerrydocks.com /cadofficialsite/docks/connectADock.htm   (294 words)

  
 Floating Dock Marina Anchors
As he witnessed the area lakes go through wild levels of fluctuation, and the many marinas and private boat docks had to be moved into deeper water, he quickly realized that those concrete filled barrel anchors were not so easily forgotten.
The anchors are set at such a distance from the marina or boat dock, to insure that the projected minimum and maximum levels of the lake are considered, and no further anchor movement is necessary.
If your marina or private dock is located in a a cove, and your dead weight anchors keep shifting and moving during high winds, or even sliding down the slopes, let us set permanent innergrip anchors on the slope and hold your dock firmly on the heaviest wind.
www.floatingdocksupply.com /anchors.html   (378 words)

  
 Floating
VW Dock Co. is proud to introduce our line of Commercial and Residential Floating Dock Systems!
Our Floating Dock Systems are extremely durable, dependable and are manufactured to exacting standards utilizing the highest quality materials available.
Floating Docks are ideal in places where Sectional or Roll-In Docks cannot be used, such as: excessive water depth, radical water fluctuation, or a soft bottom.
www.vwdocks.com /prod_srvcs/Floating.htm   (161 words)

  
 Commercial Floating Dock Manufacturer - Commercial Marina Designer & Manufacturer
Specialists in the design and manufacture of commercial floating docks and marinas in addition to dock parts and dock hardware.
Our commercial floating docks and commercial marina projects can be found throughout the United States and are designed to fit your site requirements, your proposed use requirements and most importantly, your budget.
We are ready to meet all your requirements for dock and marina design services and manufacture of dock parts and dock hardware.
www.floatingdockcentral.com /float.htm   (364 words)

  
 Dock Hardware | boat dock hardware | floating dock hardware | marine dock hardware
If you use the right materials the first time, it will ensure you a dock that will be able to ride out those high winds and choppy waters.
All dock hardware is made for 1/2" carriage bolts and is hot dipped galvanized after fabrication.
Our FREE Wood Dock Plan Kits may be just what you are looking for.
www.scottcomarine.com /dock_hardware.html   (630 words)

  
 Floating Dock. How to build. Step 1.
The two trickiest problems with making a floating dock are keeping the dock in position and stopping it from coming apart at the corners after a few years.
With this dock, both of those problems are solved by the steel corner brackets.
The dock is held in place by 4 pipes that are dropped down to the lake bottom through sleeves.
www.canadianfishing.com /dock/index.htm   (1025 words)

  
 EZ Dock Ontario -- The best floating dock, drydock, and boat lift system
EZ Dock Ontario is a distributor for EZ Dock products in Ontario, Canada.
The steel brackets visible on the side of the dock are anchor chain connectors.
Because it floats, moving with changing water levels, your EZ Port boat lift can be used under conditions that traditional boat lifts cannot.
www.ezdockontario.com   (294 words)

  
 Floating Docks from EZ Dock of Texas - Distributor for Texas and New Mexico
EZ Dock has everything you need for floating docks, floating boat docks, fishing piers, swim platforms, floating boat lifts, or drive-on PWC lifts for your personal watercraft.
We also have Dealers located throughout the state that would be glad to work with you to design a dock or help with your dock building plans to find a dock that will best meet your needs.
Take a look at the EZ Dock product line, and you will see that EZ Dock offers a dock building system that is easy to install, requires no maintenance, can be easily reconfigured or added to as your needs change, and is environmentally friendly.
www.ezdocktexas.com   (358 words)

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