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Jet Ski Docking Accessories You Didn’t Know You Needed
Docking a jet ski presents a variety of challenges, from strong environmental forces to maintaining stability and control. Overcoming jet ski docking challenges requires practice, technique, and the right accessories... Read more...
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How to Maintain and Protect Your Boat Dock Through the Seasons
With regular maintenance on your dock, you’ll help improve its longevity, ensure everyone’s safety when on the dock, and avoid any expensive damage that comes from neglect. Every season brings... Read more...
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Dock Anchoring Techniques to Keep Your Dock Secure
Keeping your dock secure is important, not just for safety and stability, but also to ensure your dock lasts for a long time. Using the correct techniques and equipment required... Read more...
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Aluminum vs. Galvanized Steel: Which Dock Material Is Better?
For a dock, it isn’t a matter of picking the “strongest” metal on a spec sheet; you should be aligning material behavior with the realities of your shoreline, your maintenance... Read more...
white pontoon with red trim resting on a ShoreDocker dock on a lake shoreline
How to Install ShoreDocker Pontoon Ramps
The ShoreDocker Pontoon Ramp simplifies the process of bringing the boat up from the water and storing it on shore. The ramp comes as a kit with detailed instructions, making... Read more...
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Dock Extensions: When and Why You Need Them
A bigger dock means it’s easier to establish clear pathways. You can also reduce the risk of falling and tripping accidents. If you have more room to maneuver, then you... Read more...
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Shoreline Docking Solutions for Shallow Water
Shallow water can be a challenge for boat owners. When lake levels drop or fluctuate, docks that usually work well might immediately feel awkward, unstable, or even unusable. But a... Read more...
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Roller Ramp Systems: How They Simplify Docking
You’re easing back to shore after a perfect run. A cross-breeze kicks up. The water chop gets playful. This is usually the part where docking gets tense. But not today.... Read more...
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The Best Dock Hardware Kits for Secure Installation
This guide explores the real backbone of dock building—how parts work together, what to prioritize, and how to shop smart for dock parts for sale without falling for cheap mistakes.... Read more...
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How to Improve Your Dock with Adjustable Supports
If you've spent any time on a wobbly dock, you know how frustrating and temperamental it can be. You don’t want to begin confidently toward your boat, only to begin... Read more...
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How Much Does a Dock Cost in 2025?
A boat dock can offer numerous benefits for those who are exploring the option of having one on their property. From the convenient access to water it provides, to enhancing... Read more...
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What are the Best Dock Systems for Lakes?
When designing your very own lakeside retreat, choosing the right dock system is essential for boating inconvenience, safety, and adaptation to fluctuating conditions and durability. In this short guide, we're... Read more...