Roadwarrior, thanks for the help in getting me started in building my floating dock. I really appreciate all the advice you gave me. I purchased my hardware from dockbuilders.com. It is very beefy hardware and undoubtedly overkill for my small project but will definitely outlive the lumber that I used to put it all together. Looking at the prices of the parts individually it doesn't seem too expensive but when you add it all up it can become a pricy project. Luckily I have a wife that indulges me in my projects...sometimes.
I have attached pics of the progress that has been made. I constructed a gangway that is approx. 40"W X 10'L that will attach to the dock that will be 10X10. I plan to anchor a frame (which can be seen leaning against the tree) to the bank approx. 3 feet deep and concreted in place. The dock isn't built yet but I completed the gangway today and am pleased with how it turned out. I will begin building the dock within the next week or two and will post pics of the progress. If anyone has any questions I would be glad to help. If only I could get rain now to fill my empty pond I would be doing great!
