How to Build a Floating Dock - Sea Port Marine - Thruflow

In this video we will be discussing the basics of building a floating dock.
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[@scaryback]

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

[@gborowme]

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

[@iwantosavemoney]

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

[@fouadsaad1165]

Very understandable process to flow, amazing, thanks

[@fouadsaad1165]

Very understandable process to flow, amazing thanks a lot

[@tazb745]

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

[@jeffreylynch3203]

Terrific video. Right to the point. Thanks.

[@coryh7209]

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

[@CMBJASON]

Great video

[@ARIAVIALLE]

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

[@seaportmarine6815]

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!

[@Pasunreve212]

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

[@seaportmarine6815]

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

[@CynicalDad81]

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

[@cheftomsd]

Looks great, but needs cleats to tie your boat.

[@timagnello2634]

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

[@lorenzoquintero9471]

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.

[@oldelibertystructures5401]

Why rough cut lumber?

[@asaadhussein312]

Very helpful

[@nuclearpenguin8616]

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]

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]

@@seaportmarine6815 Thanks!

[@cirocko1]

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

[@seaportmarine6815]

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

[@garyphillips725]

​@@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]

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

[@charlespemberton5830]

Hi where can I buy the screws and corner brackets

[@seaportmarine6815]

You can buy them from us! You can place an order on our website seaport-marine.com or over the phone at 1-800-446-8056. Let us give you a quote!

[@aggabus]

1096 panels 11 sqft prx

[@elilesser-goldsmith827]

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

[@seaportmarine6815]

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

[@Snookchaser007]

Great

[@Hammer_11791]

How do you pull it in in the fall?

[@seaportmarine6815]

It really boils down to how ever you can. everyone's situation is different.

[@DesertMotorSales]

I would have liked to see it in the water.

[@seaportmarine6815]

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

[@rafiquebachne7471]

Waw I laik it

[@michaels7858]

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

[@seaportmarine6815]

2" x 12"

[@coryh7209]

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]

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

[@mikequinn9040]

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]

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.

[@dancarver6463]

Where on the dock would you install a swim ladder?

[@seaportmarine6815]

Where ever you want the ladder to be.

[@zzz97045]

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]

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.

[@TheChupacabra]

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

[@seaportmarine6815]

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.

[@ttvdecimatedbyme9130]

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]

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

[@seaportmarine6815]

@@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.

[@aggabus]

Down drive deck done doing

[@Worldtraveler75]

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

[@seaportmarine6815]

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

[@RS-pk3lg]

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

[@seaportmarine6815]

2" x 8" Rough Cut Pressure Treated

[@lukiss01]

That thing is a tank. Lol

[@aggabus]

4x4x6 96

[@bigbob8311]

Do you have to take it out in the winter?

[@seaportmarine6815]

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

[@emdornblaser]

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

[@seaportmarine6815]

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

[@aggabus]

Close up tabs And tabless

[@Snofly12]

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

[@seaportmarine6815]

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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@aggabus]

3600

[@edsonjavier5243]

I build these for a living

[@uberekalule6728]

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[@SM-rz9du]

Looks too heavy and too expensive….

[@Shanonmcnab576]

Naw looks sturdy and cheaper then a standard dock.