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Is a Floating dock the answer?
DIR By: Michael Caswell
Date: April 28, 2019, 2:36 am
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I've been looking at a company called Rolling Barge Co.
HTML https://rollingbarge.com/
They use 50 gallon plastic drums as the flotation devices,
rather than the specially made interlocking block systems
available.
In colder climates, like New York, they claim the curved drums
will be forced upward by the ice, preventing them from being
crushed, unlike the square blocks. There is also a huge cost
saving as these drums can be found for about $25 each.
One such source is Kaplan Containers of East Rochester NY.
HTML http://www.kaplancontainer.com
HTML https://rollingbarge.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/3-Heavy-Duty-Truss-Dock-after-Assembly.jpg
HTML https://youtu.be/WJSNewo1Wes
If getting a permit for a dock is a problem, registering the
dock as a boat might be an answer for you.
See more details here.
HTML https://rollingbarge.com/floating-dock-permits-how-to-solve-the-problem/
HTML https://youtu.be/HtbTjSV_X2E
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Re: Is a Floating dock the answer?
DIR By: guest15
Date: May 6, 2019, 9:09 am
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From section II-A-10. of "Design and Construction Requirements
for Residential/Non-Commercial Docks, Decks, Platforms and Boat
Launches/Ramps"
HTML http://www.canals.ny.gov/business/realproperty/tap-923b.pdf
"Flotation devices for docks shall be foam blocks, pontoons or
other material manufactured specifically for flotation. Metal
barrels, drums, or other containers that are not specifically
made for flotation are prohibited."
So my understanding is that blue barrels are not approved for
docks but registering it as a boat may be a loophole. Of course
you won't be allowed to attach your "boat" to the shore
permanently with steps or the likes.
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Re: Is a Floating dock the answer?
DIR By: Doug K
Date: May 7, 2019, 7:39 am
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Thanks for posting the NYCC Dock Information, looking like a 4'
wide dock extended from the top of an Raised Embankment section
towards the water would work. But pontoons may be best, can
stabilize 100 square foot of platform pretty easily.
Make the dock look like a pontoon boat platform, minus the
motor. Should confuse anyone trying to approve the design & work
permit , like Dam & Levee.
Thanks for the information.
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