Floating Dock with Blue Barrels Plans

[flyfisherguy]

Hi

 

I am looking for building plans to assemble a floating dock, using blue barrels for floatation. I want to find a complete plan so that I can know how many barrels I would need. Ideally, I'd like to have the deck of the dock to be about 12"-16" from the water surface. I would like the size of the dock to be at least 8'x16'.

Also, does anyone know of a cheap source for metal hinges and dock hardware?

 

Thanks

 

flyfisherguy

[misfish]

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDQQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dockinabox.com%2F&ei=RdUXUY6kIuiY2wXv7oHIAg&usg=AFQjCNFohPZKSjmUGDu1Uu2hCxDqhFgg1A&sig2=dnvRu5ZyDuHAnVceqI45hg&bvm=bv.42080656,d.b2I

[misfish]

Maybe you can get info from here.

 

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[flyfisherguy]

Hi

Thanks for the links, but I'l looking more for actual plans that gives me some specifics.

Thanks

[capt bruce]

Http://www.instructables.com/id/Floating-dock-with-barrels/ , worked for my Brother at his cottage

[irishfield]

If you're going that route.... install the barrels under the dock perpendicular to the dock length. Use seatbelt webbing, or cable, and run it around a support.. and then around each barrel at the narrow points at top and bottom.. then over a support.. then over the next barrel.. etc. That way you can roll the dock in and out of the water simply by leaving the straps/cables just slightly loose. This allows the barrels to roll, but still be retained.

[lhousesoccer]

Crib docks hold more fish

[bassassin]

my lakefront is in a ep zone (environmentally protected spawning grounds) thus i need a floating dock as well! i think im goin to mount 2 poles on either side of the ramp 2' from shore just to give it a touch more stability, but i too would like spome advice on the best design possible. Im thinking 2x8'x8' sections connected should be big enpough to hold many people!

[flyfisherguy]

Hi All,

 

This link is the best set of instructions I have found so far.

I still am looking for a cheep source for the hardware.

http://www.bugoutwhale.com/showthread.php/12158-Floating-Dock-Build