Sam Merriam

Building Your Own Dock


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      Copyright © 2019 Sam Merriam and Creative Homeowner

      This book may not be reproduced, either in part or in its entirety, in any form, by any means, without written permission from the publisher, with the exception of brief excerpts for purposes of radio, television, or published review. All rights, including the right of translation, are reserved. Note: Be sure to familiarize yourself with manufacturer’s instructions for tools, equipment, and materials before beginning a project. Although all possible measures have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the material presented, neither the author nor the publisher is liable in case of misinterpretation of directions, misapplication, or typographical error.

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      Building Your Own Dock

      Vice President-Content:: Christopher Reggio

      Editor: Anthony Regolino

      Copy Editor: Katie Ocasio

      Designers: Christopher Morrison, Mary Ann Kahn

      Illustrator: Seth D. Merriam

      Indexer: Jay Kreider

      Print ISBN 978-1-58011-819-4

      eISBN 978-1-60765-653-7

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Names: Merriam, Sam, author.

      Title: Building your own dock / Sam Merriam.

      Description: Mount Joy, PA : Creative Homeowner, [2019] | Includes bibliographical references and index.

      Identifiers: LCCN 2019000699 (print) | LCCN 2019001237 (ebook) | ISBN 9781607656531 | ISBN 9781580118194 (softcover : alk. paper)

      Subjects: LCSH: Docks--Design and construction--Amateurs’ manuals.

      Classification: LCC TC355 (ebook) | LCC TC355 .M47 2019 (print) | DDC 627/.31--dc23

      LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019000699

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       CONTENTS

       Preface

       Introduction from the Dock Pro

       1 Permitting

       2 Fastenation

       3 Docks in Sections

       4 Fixed Docks

       5 Completing the Site Survey for a Fixed Dock

       6 Skid Dock

       7 Permanent Post Dock

       8 Post and Bracket Dock

       9 The Pipe Leg Dock

       10 Stabilizing a Fixed Dock

       11 Crib Docks

       12 Roll’n Docks

       13 Floating Docks

       14 Completing the Site Survey for a Floating Dock

       15 Dock Sections That Float

       16 Connections of Sections

       17 Flotation Sensation

       18 Shore Transition and Anchoring for Floating Docks

       19 Fixed to Floating Dock

       20 Tidal and River Waters

       21 Swim Rafts

       22 Clues for Cleats

       23 Safeguarding from Wind and Waves

       24 Fender Friends

       25 Accessorizing

       26 Understanding Ice-Over and Winter Storage

       27 Preservatives on Wood Docks