Dock Building Plans: How to Build a Boat Dock

If planning to self-construct a dock or pier structure for a Motor Cruiser – Sail Boat - PWC is it first necessary to search multiple sources to locate a high-quality set of dock building plans to assist in each stage of the build process.

Dock systems are available in a wide variety of construction methods and techniques, with the floating or stationary docks coming in a choice of frames – either wooden, steel, or lightweight aluminum, deck materials – either wooden, concrete, or aluminum, and designs meant to be installed on a quiet river or lake to the more exposed sea front.

Dependent on the style of dock structure to be constructed, the level of experience required often varies to some degree – wooden-built floating docks are often within the confines of the DIY enthusiast with basic to moderate carpentry skills, while a pre-constructed aluminum dock system is often a practical choice of all levels.

High-quality boat dock plans, materials, and accessories are offered:

Great Northern Docks  – offering a quality selection of aluminum and wooden docking systems for the amateur to experience DIY enthusiast – Founded in 1979, this family owned business has establish itself as the destination to acquire high-quality dock systems, dock hardware, and related accessories.

– offer a series of easy-to-install dock building plans and blueprints for constructing residential dock systems in wood or steel. A complete dock kit for the construction of a floating or stationary platform, comes complete with a list of required lumber (with cut to specifications), detailed assembly guide, float drums, galvanized steel hardware, and access to technical assistance if required.

Manufactured to stand up to the toughest of marine environments, a solid set of dock hardware (bolts, brackets, hinges, posts, ladders, etc.) is made in high-strength stainless steel or similar to provide a high degree of durability, performance, and long-lasting life for a structure.

Points to consider prior to using a high-quality set of covered boat dock designs and plans include the desired layout, building materials (wood or steel), size and level of exposure (calm river, open waters, protected cove, etc), weather conditions, water fluctuation throughout the season, and the depth of water at high, low or normal tides.

Dock supplies offer a practical solution to improve on the performance of a broad-walk, shore docks, T-shaped dock, or pier system. Popular accessories to complement the dock structure consist of such items as cleats to tie or secure a vessel, storage lockers or boxes to accept vital supplies, a bench or table to relax on, and protective fenders or bumpers to protect again impact damage.

Offering a fast, simple, and effective solution for dry-docking a Sea-Doo, Waverunner, or Jet Ski branded PWC, a Jet Ski pier structure is configured to accept 1 to 3-seater, stand-up or sit-down machines, and comes in multiple designs, sizes, and weight limitations.

Whether it is to self-construct a dock system – in either a stationary or floating configuration – for a high-speed PWC, motor-driven vessel, or sailing dinghy, BoatinHUB suggests getting hold of a high-quality set of dock building plans to give guidance through each stage of the build process.