Thanks hawgtusks. I was wondering how much up-force was actually there. Thanks for taking the time to lay it out. Essup, Bolts are not an issue. When I built this dock the city was replacing the telephone poles along a road. The project manager gave me permission to haul off any of the old materials which included a multitude of 18" X 1/2" galvanized bolts, reinforced washers, lock washers and nuts. I was like a kid in a candy store. I am sure that I will be trying a remedy similar to all of the suggestions here. I really appreciate it and knew that I could count on all of you.


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