esshup, if you figure out a way keep the posts sunk into the pond vertical & plumb let me know. I have considered framing the top, but interferes with the dock when pond is full. Could try driving the posts, but then you can't move the dock to shore for repairs. As you can see the posts get out of plumb when the wind is blowing the dock (25mph yesterday) , plus the pontoon boat makes the pull even worse.. I may try cables from the pier to the corners of the dock...du

Last edited by david u; 01/23/10 09:41 AM.