Originally Posted By: esshup
What about taking some "U" bolts, and welding a piece of flat steel to them? Say 1/4" thick x 2"-3" tall and 6"-8" long. Weld them so when the u bolt is clamped to the pipe the flat pieces of steel are horizontal.

Then get some white UHMW, 1/2"-3/4" thick, 6"-8" wide and 6 feet long. Counterbore holes so they can be bolted to the flat stock that was welded to the u bolts. As the water level drops, keep adding u-bolts so the plastic can be bolted to them.

If you are worried about the plastic expanding and bowing in the heat, make countersunk slots and let it "float" on the attachment bolts.

The white corian countertops are a type of UHMW. If you know anyone that fabricates them, maybe you can get drops?


U-bolts would work for the pipe posts, but they won't work for the edge of the pier deck. But if I weld some angle iron under the pipe that supports the deck, then i will have a flat surface to drill and bolt to. Just gotta be careful about welding from an aluminum boat..... grin.

Just an old guy who likes to fish.