Buying Floating Docks. You can install a floating dock, but before you do, you need to know the dos and don’ts of buying one. You’ll naturally want to get one if the tide level in the lake rises and falls. We have created a list of all the dos and don’ts of buying a floating dock.
How Do You Plan to Use Your Floating Dock?
You need to consider all the ways you will use your floating dock. Will you use it to moor your watercraft? Will you use it as a swimming or fishing platform? Do you plan to use to entertain your guests? Or do you plan to use it for all of the above? This will help you decide the square footage of your floating dock.
What Are the Environmental Constraints of the Area?
You need to determine the environmental constraints of the area you plan to install your floating dock. The shoreline, lake levels, and lake bottom will be the deciding factor on the type of boat dock you should install. Boat dock designs for deep water, significant water fluctuations, and a rock bottom will differ from the boat dock designs intended for minor water fluctuations, a mud bottom, and shallow water.
What Regulatory Environments Does Your Floating Dock Need to Meet?
The Natural Resources Protection Act (NRPA) requires owners of floating docks to remove their boat dock from the water after seven months. Your floating dock can’t be on the lake for more than that. Since you can remove a floating dock, you can remove it after seven months.
You need to check the zoning ordinances as well, including the limits placed on the dock design. Most probably, you won’t have to worry about the regulatory requirements, as the professional boat dock installers like us will ensure your floating dock meets all of them.
Are Floating Docks for Boats the Best Choice for Deep Water Lakes with Major Water Level Fluctuations?
Floating docks for boats are one of the best choices for deepwater lakes with major water level fluctuations. Too much load on a floating dock can submerge it in water. We can submerge the floating dock in water to a certain level for people who want to put their feet in the water. If your lake produces big waves, a floating dock is not for you, as it can increase the wear and tear on it, move it too much, and create noise when the connectors grind together.
Should You Get a Pipe Boat Dock Instead?
We recommend a pipe boat dock for lakes with shallow water and minor water level fluctuations. Pipe boat docks rest on the bottom of the lake. The width of the pipe dock should not be below 3 feet. If you have large boats, mooring them to your pipe dock will create trouble. You will need bracing to support and stabilize it. You can get a roll-out pipe dock. This is just a boat dock with wheels to bring it in and out of the lake.
If you are considering buying a floating dock, but aren’t sure on whether it is right for you, Contact EZ Dock Texas at 800-654-8168for an estimate if you reside in Texas, Oklahoma, or New Mexico.
