I printed out the 16 pages from DOW and really appreciate the tip on website location!

Nice looking dock, but I believe I will go with on a 3 feet wide dock vs. 6 feet, so I'm hoping I can get by with only one billet per 10 foot section. Anyone know if that will work? As it would be half the width reducing the weight load, I'm assuming it should. I have another dock that is permanent, and 3 feet wide is plenty.

I also believe the deck brace in the center would not be necessary with only a three feet wide dock, and don't believe the skirting on the bottom and the corner posts are necessary. The decking should hold the frame together just fine. Of course, I would still adhere the billets with the bottom skids and use three cross ties per 10 foot section. IMHO there is just too much lumber used on the plans on website, and using less lumber will reduce both weight and cost.

If pigs could fly bacon would be harder to come by and there would be a lot of damaged trees.