Dock Height

[Kawagama]

I am about to purchase my first motor boat. I have pretty much decided that I want a 23' pontoon. I am concerned that my dock does not sit high enough in the water. The level on my lake changes dramaticly throughout the year and is often only a few inches lower than my crib dock. I was hoping to get some advice as I was unable to find a similiar topic with the search function.

 

[EGlideRider]

Re: Dock Height

At times, I had a similar problem at my last dock. I put three large fenders suspended horizontally from the dock. I had enough line on the fenders to adjust them up and down as necessary.

 

[PGFISHER]

Re: Dock Height

You can get fenders that attach to the fence and are adjustable to protect the deck coaming and pontoon tube; then you can tie up to any dock.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Dock Height

Don't know your wave action/wind conditions but you might consider mooring whips.
Probably pricey but the few I've seen were pretty effective.Especially if not unreasonably rough conditions.

 

[EGlideRider]

Re: Dock Height

+1 on the mooring whips. I had forgotten about that possibility.