Sounds like you have a plan, I think you will do alright Sean. I was just pulling your leg a little, I like that T-style dock. you could make lifting that sucker a breeze with a couple plastic drums if you have an air compressor handy. Sink them by filling them with water, slide 'em under your dock headers and tie them to it, then pump them full of air to drive out the water and they will raise your dock for you. Then you can adjust the height to what you want and anchor in place. I have lots of ideas, If you were just down the road I'd be there to help out too, keep us posted.