Kayak dock?

Redwing · 06-02-2011, 10:27 AM

Since we had our new "Raise a dock" installed last summer (which we love, by the way!), we no longer have the safe launching area/platform (which had been on our old dock) for getting into our kayaks. Is anyone aware of a portable/floating kayak dock on the market? Currently, we are entering our kayaks through a rocky area which is dangerous; do-able, but not ideal. Any thoughts or suggestions? I will also ask our handyman, who may have some ideas, but wanted to check on the Forum, as well. So many thanks, everyone!

upthesaukee · 06-02-2011, 07:30 PM

You could tie some bungy cords to the end posts, stretch the cords back towards the shore end, put the kayak in the slingshot area, get in, release the cords and enjoy the ride.

Seriously, any way to attach a step down area to the "raise a dock" to make it easier to get in? How much higher is the new dock over the old one?

Redwing · 06-02-2011, 09:43 PM

Yes, indeed...those bungy cords could catapult me right into the kayak!!

The new dock is quite a bit higher than the old one, and the new dock is so pristine and aesthetically pleasing I am hesitant to detract from it by adding steps. I have googled kayak docks and also called Tom from Wild Meadow this afternoon, and he is researching them. Perhaps I should get into the kayak docks business....hmmmmmmmm. Appreciate your suggestion and definitely giving it some consideration .....as safety is my #1 concern (aesthetics aside).

newbie · 06-03-2011, 12:37 PM

I also have a beautiful Raise a dock and have the same issue. I did a little research and found this

http://www.greatnortherndocks.com/Do...ccessories.htm

See the last photo on left

What do you think. No idea on what this would cost.

AC2717 · 06-03-2011, 01:27 PM

what about one of those floating (ride up on jetski docks)

SIKSUKR · 06-03-2011, 01:39 PM

I like the bungy idea so much I thought a less scary entry would be like a log flume ride.You would be all positioned in the kayak and slide down that wood slide!I guess that doesn't help with getting out though.

06-02-2011, 07:30 PM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,597 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,455 Thanked 1,979 Times in 1,080 Posts	Bungy cords You could tie some bungy cords to the end posts, stretch the cords back towards the shore end, put the kayak in the slingshot area, get in, release the cords and enjoy the ride. Seriously, any way to attach a step down area to the "raise a dock" to make it easier to get in? How much higher is the new dock over the old one? __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

06-02-2011, 09:43 PM	#3
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	Bungy cords Yes, indeed...those bungy cords could catapult me right into the kayak!! The new dock is quite a bit higher than the old one, and the new dock is so pristine and aesthetically pleasing I am hesitant to detract from it by adding steps. I have googled kayak docks and also called Tom from Wild Meadow this afternoon, and he is researching them. Perhaps I should get into the kayak docks business....hmmmmmmmm. Appreciate your suggestion and definitely giving it some consideration .....as safety is my #1 concern (aesthetics aside).

06-03-2011, 12:37 PM	#4
newbie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Just North of Boston Posts: 106 Thanks: 60 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	I have the same desire I also have a beautiful Raise a dock and have the same issue. I did a little research and found this http://www.greatnortherndocks.com/Do...ccessories.htm See the last photo on left What do you think. No idea on what this would cost. Last edited by newbie; 06-03-2011 at 12:38 PM. Reason: Forgot one comment

06-03-2011, 01:27 PM	#5
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,573 Thanks: 753 Thanked 354 Times in 266 Posts	what about one of those floating (ride up on jetski docks) __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

06-03-2011, 01:39 PM	#6
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	This would be more fun I like the bungy idea so much I thought a less scary entry would be like a log flume ride.You would be all positioned in the kayak and slide down that wood slide!I guess that doesn't help with getting out though. __________________ SIKSUKR

06-02-2011, 10:27 AM	#1
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	Kayak dock? Since we had our new "Raise a dock" installed last summer (which we love, by the way!), we no longer have the safe launching area/platform (which had been on our old dock) for getting into our kayaks. Is anyone aware of a portable/floating kayak dock on the market? Currently, we are entering our kayaks through a rocky area which is dangerous; do-able, but not ideal. Any thoughts or suggestions? I will also ask our handyman, who may have some ideas, but wanted to check on the Forum, as well. So many thanks, everyone!

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