flyfisherguy Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Maybe you can get info from here. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7McgF84oVkQ?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisherguy Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hi Thanks for the links, but I'l looking more for actual plans that gives me some specifics. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt bruce Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Http://www.instructables.com/id/Floating-dock-with-barrels/ , worked for my Brother at his cottage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhousesoccer Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Crib docks hold more fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassassin Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisherguy Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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