Cheers Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I am rebuilding my crib dock this spring and have the ability to make it higher out of the water . How high should a dock be above water level ? I am thinking 18 inches. What do you think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delcecchi Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hiw much does the water level change during the (open water) year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider4ever Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 We have the deck surface of ours about 15-18" above the water when we put it in. We basically leave it alone unless there's a big rain and the lake goes up. Has happened about twice in the 25 years I've been there. But, yes water fluctuation is the key question here. Are you on a river? Lake with inlets/outlets? Spring fed? I would guess 18" above the highest you've ever seen it if the water stays relatively stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheers Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 I can compensate for the water level fluctuations , just wondering about the theoretical target to aim for assuming normal conditions should I plan for 18 inches or is that to low or high ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delcecchi Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I seem to like it best when my dock is like a foot or so above the water. Are you tying boats to it? swimming off it? what do you use it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottertailguy Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 It depends on how big the body of water you are on? What works when a wind storm comes on Gull Lake won't work on Mille Lacs Lake because it's so much bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheers Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 I keep the boat on a lift so the storms are not a factor , just swimming and day use for boats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner55 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 We have bumpers for the boat & dock & to protect against dock rash ours need to be around 15-18" off the water.We have a busy resort nearby & July/August sees a lot of skiing so I will put it on the lift then.A winch with a strap & 6 bolts & 1 person can adjust the height alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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