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ishoot308 · 07-13-2016, 10:43 AM

Couple questions...

Can I assume there is no breakwater associated with this dock? If not is it seasonal and either removed or raised during the winter months??

A farm jack is the tool for the job. They are relatively inexpensive and work great. Put farm jack in water, raise areas that need to be leveled. Remove existing 4"x4" post and reattach when level.

Stainless or galvanized (I use stainless) carriage bolt or hex bolt with large washer underneath head should be used and it should be through bolted through horizontal dock board with large fender washer and lock washer or lock nut on back side to keep from loosening. Bolt heads should be recessed on water side to avoid possible rub damage on boat.

If this is attached to a breakwater then the process is totally different and you may wish to hire a pro as rocks may need to be removed to raise horizontal support members. You can shim it but again I would leave that to someone more experienced to do.

Dan

07-13-2016, 10:43 AM	#3
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,294 Thanks: 2,403 Thanked 5,306 Times in 2,067 Posts	Questions Couple questions... Can I assume there is no breakwater associated with this dock? If not is it seasonal and either removed or raised during the winter months?? A farm jack is the tool for the job. They are relatively inexpensive and work great. Put farm jack in water, raise areas that need to be leveled. Remove existing 4"x4" post and reattach when level. Stainless or galvanized (I use stainless) carriage bolt or hex bolt with large washer underneath head should be used and it should be through bolted through horizontal dock board with large fender washer and lock washer or lock nut on back side to keep from loosening. Bolt heads should be recessed on water side to avoid possible rub damage on boat. If this is attached to a breakwater then the process is totally different and you may wish to hire a pro as rocks may need to be removed to raise horizontal support members. You can shim it but again I would leave that to someone more experienced to do. Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!