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Originally Posted by CaptT820
Feb-
We are in a relatively wavy area. I was just looking for options on converting my existing dock to a crank up style dock, not replacing it altogether. I have also thought of building my own davit style crane that I could use to take the dock sections in and out every year. This may prove to be the more cost effective option in the long run.
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Even without bubblers, two 10" pilings driven-in close to shore will be rarely affected by winter's ice. (The lake is drawn down, and the thickest winter ice doesn't reach close to shore). However, your present middle "posts" are probably NOT strong enough to support the following thought. (But here it goes)...
Start the tilt-up part anchored in the middle. The lifted span will be shorter and there'll be fewer panels to lift out. Those panels can be lag-bolted to (and stored) on the first section.
To keep it out of winter's strongest winds, the tilt-up can be pulled over-center, and supported by 2x4s. That'll keep the tilt-up section protected from winds that torture—and break—one's boulder- or concrete- anchoring points and supporting tree(s).
One example:
https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...0&postcount=25
Now I'm wondering how
IslandRadio and
TiltonBB have "weathered" their new docks.
https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...Hybrid%22+Dock
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