Want to make the most of the sun and gorgeous weather? Want to provide endless fun for your family and friends? How about lazing around and soaking up the rays while you let the cares of the world drift away? Sounds good to us! With one simple addition to your property, you can enjoy all
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Extreme Weather Preparation: Prepare Your Dock
April 20, 2025
If you live or work near the water, you know how unpredictable the weather can be. One day it’s calm and sunny—then suddenly, a storm rolls in. When that happens, your dock can take a big hit if it’s not ready. Extreme weather preparation isn’t just about playing it safe—it’s about protecting your dock, your
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Why Choosing the Right Dock on a River Matters for Changing Water Levels
April 15, 2025
If you live or work near a river, you probably already know that the water doesn’t stay the same for long. It goes up, it goes down, and sometimes it rises a lot more than you’d expect. That’s why picking the right dock on a river is so important—it’s not just about having a place
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Dock Safety Equipment You Need to Prepare for Severe Weather
April 10, 2025
If you own a dock—whether it’s in your backyard, part of a marina, or used for work—you know how important it is to keep it safe and sturdy. And when a big storm rolls in that safety becomes even more important. Wind, waves, and rising water can cause serious damage if you’re not prepared. That’s
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The Importance of Freeboard Height in Dock Design for Flood-Prone Areas
April 05, 2025
If you live near the water—whether it’s a lake, river, or the intracoastal waterway—you know how important it is to have a safe and sturdy dock. But there’s one key detail that’s often overlooked: freeboard height. It may sound technical, but it plays a huge role in how well your dock holds up, especially in
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How Dock Construction Can Save Your Waterfront from Hurricane Damage
March 20, 2025
Living by the water has its perks—beautiful views, easy access to boating, and a peaceful atmosphere. But when hurricane season rolls around, waterfront properties are at high risk of damage. Strong winds, storm surges, and rough waves can destroy docks, damage boats, and erode shorelines. The good news? Dock construction plays a huge role in
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Floating Dock vs Fixed Dock: Which Endures Hurricanes Better?
March 15, 2025
If you live in a hurricane-prone area and have waterfront property, choosing the right dock is a big decision. Hurricanes bring strong winds, rising water, and powerful waves, so you need a dock that can handle the challenge. When comparing a floating dock vs fixed dock, which one is better at standing up to hurricanes?
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Newtons 2nd Law Meets Hurricane Season: The Science of Our Docks
March 10, 2025
When hurricane season rolls in, coastal communities know the drill—secure outdoor furniture, board up windows, and brace for strong winds and high waters. But have you ever thought about how floating docks handle these extreme conditions? At AccuDock, we use science to design docks that can withstand the powerful forces of nature. And one of
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How a Ballast Tank Keeps Our Docks Stable in Hurricanes
March 05, 2025
If you live near the coast, you know how powerful hurricanes can be. The strong winds, high waves, and storm surges can wreak havoc on boats, docks, and waterfront properties. For floating docks, staying secure during a storm is top priority—that’s where a ballast tank comes in. A ballast tank helps keep floating docks steady,
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How to Dewinterize Boats: A Step-by-Step Spring Checklist
February 27, 2025
Spring is almost here, which means it is time to get your boat back on the water. But before you head out for your first adventure of the season, it is important to make sure everything is in working order. Dewinterizing a boat is a key part of keeping it running smoothly and avoiding problems
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Best Fishing in Florida: Top 10 Spots Only Locals Know About
February 18, 2025
Florida is a fishing paradise. With endless coastlines, freshwater lakes, and winding rivers, there’s no shortage of great places to cast a line. While famous spots like the Florida Keys and Lake Okeechobee get all the attention, locals know where to find the best fishing in Florida without the crowds. Whether you love bass fishing
Prefabricated Docks: 5 Advantages
February 28, 2020
Adding a dock to your waterfront property is a no-brainer! Of course you want to increase access, usability, versatility, convenience, and fun. But what’s the best choice for your needs? Floating prefabricated docks offer a number of benefits – and best of all, you can start enjoying all of them virtually instantly. The Benefits of
How to Build a Floating Work Platform
February 17, 2020
Wondering how to build a floating work platform? Don’t! When it comes to safety, purchasing a stable, secure work platform is the way to go. While building your own floating work platform might seem like the way to go, they are incredibly unstable and can puncture easily. Trying to paint, clean, or service your boat
How Much Value Does a Dock Add to a Home?
February 10, 2020
There is no doubt that residential floating dock systems provide exceptional flexibility, freedom, convenience, and fun! This addition allows you to maximize the potential of your waterfront property. But when it comes to adding value to your home, do these additions deliver? The short answer: yes, usually! Let’s dive in and see how docks can
How Do You Assemble Floating Docks?
January 28, 2020
Floating docks add tremendous flexibility and versatility to your home and/or business. With floating docks, you can enjoy convenient access to the water for boating, kayaking, canoeing, jet-skiing, and swimming – while taking advantage of easy assembly and installation. So, gather your floating dock connectors and hardware, and let’s get started. A Quick Guide to
Marina Dock Safety Tips
January 21, 2020
Marina dock safety is the number one priority for owners and managers of these facilities. Not only do you need to protect your guests, but you also need to protect your business from legal action and damage to its reputation. Here are a few tips to ensure your fixed or floating marina docks are as
Why Portable Floating Docks Are Better Than Inflatables
January 14, 2020
When cleaning, detailing, and performing necessary exterior maintenance work on a yacht or other large watercraft, accessing those hard-to-reach spots can be difficult – and dangerous. Regardless of whether these maintenance tasks are performed every two weeks or every month, portable floating docks allow you and/or your crew to maneuver around the boat with greater
10 Things to Know Before Buying a Jet Ski
January 07, 2020
There’s no better way to spend a day – or make the most of the sunshine and scenery – than cruising through the waterways on your jet ski. There is a tremendous sense of freedom and possibility. Investing in one of these personal watercrafts will certainly pay you back again and again. What should you
What Is the Best Seawall Design?
December 17, 2019
Seawalls play an important role in waterfront and coastal communities. They are designed to prevent the sea from encroaching into residential areas and eroding your land. In the event of a severe storm, a seawall can also give you valuable time to evacuate and even prevent flood waters from wreaking havoc. So what’s the best
How to Prevent Barnacles from Building Up
December 12, 2019
Barnacles: if there’s a more tenacious pest than these, we definitely don’t want to meet it! These marine creatures attach themselves to almost any surface that gets covered by water, such as boats, pilings, docks. And once they’re on, they’re not going anywhere. They stay permanently affixed to these surfaces unless you put in a
Should You Install Your Own Floating Dock?
December 04, 2019
If you have a waterfront property, installing a floating dock is a no-brainer! What better way to enjoy the outdoors, the water, and your favorite activities – all in the privacy of your own backyard. Not only will you have a convenient launching point for your boats and personal water crafts, a floating dock pulls
How Does a Floating Dock Work?
November 26, 2019
Do you love fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, power boating, jet-skiing, or just sitting around shooting the breeze with a few friends and a few more cold drinks? Residential floating docks are a great investment in your property in terms of enjoyment, recreation, and, overall property value. How does this type of dock work, and
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