Design plans to make a 10x4 stationary boat dock?

[BrianNeil]

I just got my first boat - 2000 18' Maxum and will have to extend the boat dock I currently have.

I would like to make a 10' long x 4' wide stationary wooden boat dock. Has anyone done this ?

If so might they be able to offer design plans and a list of items I will need ?

Thanks

[mmwjr]

Are you on a lake or tidal body of water?

[BrianNeil]

Sorry I should have confirmed that initially. I am on Marino Pond. Here is a picture of the current boat dock I use.

[BrianNeil]

Might anyone have design plans and a list of items I will need? I plan on heading out there and doing this Thurs so I'd like to spend tomorrow prepping for the project. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Phillbo]

Won't you need someone to come out and sink some new pylons? Or are you planning to do that yourself?

Or you can add a floating dock the end of the existing one. That would probably be a easy bolt up solution.

[BrianNeil]

The 2 docks that are currently there arent using pylons that were sunk. They have been sledge-hammered into the ground and have never moved. I just want to add another 10x4 section of docking to connect to what is already there. I considered a floating dock option but I have some older family members that have difficulty walking and I feel a floating dock wont offer them the stability they need.

[mmwjr]

Can you use the existing sections for the design pattern? Seems like 2 more posts to set further out connected by two stringers to the current last two post. Then add decking.

I also see some braces to keep the post from racking.

[BrianNeil]

I finished the boat dock this past weekend and installed it in our pond. Pretty proud of how it came out. Wanted to post a couple pics if you are interested

[jimq26]

Well done!

If the water level might rise, make sure those legs are anchored.

[mmwjr]

Looks sturdy.

My only comment is I would have use 4x4 s or larger for the legs to spread the weight so it does not settle into the bottom.