With my 0.9 acre pond, the ice will move some, but the only thing it's ever moved with it are Xmas trees sitting on top waiting to melt in. My dock, several floats attached by 1/4" poly or nylon rope, and some t-posts have all made it through about 5 Winters without moving or damage.


"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever."
-S. M. Stirling
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