Breakwater/Lift-Out/Permanent Dock?

sunsetsme · 07-17-2005, 07:54 AM

We need to replace our dock....we're looking for any information to help us decide between breakwater, lift-out or permanent dock. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

Fargo · 07-17-2005, 08:19 AM

We have a breakwater with a permanent dock attached to it. Each spring when the ice flow starts moving around, the dock always gets beat up. Wish we had a lift up dock. The breakwater has also changed the water movement so the lake bottom is now muddy in areas. Good luck.

DRH · 07-17-2005, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sunsetsme

We need to replace our dock....we're looking for any information to help us decide between breakwater, lift-out or permanent dock. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

I'd suggest you get in touch with the NH DES Wetlands Bureau (their web site is at http://www.des.state.nh.us/wetlands) and ask them if breakwaters are allowed in your particular area. Whether or not you can obtain a breakwater permit depends in large part on your location and exposure to large waves.

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sunsetsme Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Breakwater/Lift-Out/Permanent Dock? We need to replace our dock....we're looking for any information to help us decide between breakwater, lift-out or permanent dock. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	We have a breakwater with a permanent dock attached to it. Each spring when the ice flow starts moving around, the dock always gets beat up. Wish we had a lift up dock. The breakwater has also changed the water movement so the lake bottom is now muddy in areas. Good luck.