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Build Your Own: Premium Floating Dock Systems

$1,108.33 - $1,865.21

Build a floating dock that fits your shoreline with the Patriot Docks Build Your Own Premium Floating Dock System. Featuring durable 4-inch Low-Profile aluminum frames, foam-filled flotation drums, and integrated Side Stability Floats, each modular section provides added buoyancy, a wider footprint, and a protective bumper along the sides. Choose your section quantities, decking, and connection options to create a custom floating dock that fits your property, space, and budget.


*Do Not Use as Swim Platform*

Sale price $1,477.08

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SKU: D-32010

Description

Patriot Docks Premium Floating Dock Section – Stability Meets Customization

*Do Not Use as Swim Platform*

The Premium Floating Dock Section is our flagship DIY floating dock solution, designed for those who want maximum stability, width, and weight capacity in a modular system. This upgraded section features integrated Side Stability Floats, which extend the dock’s overall width while significantly increasing its buoyancy and resistance to rocking.

Each section is built around our trusted Low-Profile frame, constructed from marine-grade aluminum and engineered for simple, bolt-together assembly. Underneath, foam-filled float drums provide dependable, leak-free flotation. The added width and floatation make this section especially useful for DIYers looking to build wider, more stable dock designs without sacrificing modular flexibility.

Use the Premium Section to:

  • Stabilize central dock zones in custom layouts
  • Add to the length of previous dock
  • Make a custom designed dock

Sections can be joined rigidly or with hinges, depending on your dock layout needs. Connection hardware is not included—this allows you to choose the setup that’s right for your shoreline.

Need help planning your layout? Our dock specialists are standing by to make sure you have everything you need for your custom design—whether you're expanding, reconfiguring, or starting from scratch.

Note: This section is not intended for standalone use. It is one complete unit designed to connect with other dock sections to build unique layouts and configurations.

Specifications

FRAME SPECIFICATIONS

  • Weight: 60 lbs.
  • Dimensions: 96” L x 48” W
  • Height: 4 ¾ inches
  • Load Capacity: 45 PSF when assembled as specified
  • Material: Marine-grade 6061-T6 aluminum
  • Style: Low-Profile
  • Construction: Bolt-together design
  • Hinge Spacing: Every 16 feet

FLOATS SPECIFICATIONS

  • Material: High-density polypropylene
  • Construction: Foam-filled
  • Dimensions: 48" L x 24" W x 12" H
  • Buoyancy Capacity: 390 lbs. per float

SIDE STABILITY FLOAT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Material: High-density polypropylene
  • Construction: Foam-filled
  • Dimensions: 43 ¼ " L x 13 ¾ " W x 7 ⅛ " H
  • Buoyancy Capacity: 120lbs. per float

DECKING SPECIFICATIONS

Western Red Cedar

  • Panel Weight: 37 lbs
  • Construction: Unfinished Premium Western Red Cedar Boards (48 x 6 x 1 inches) with supporting stringers.

Polypropylene

  • Panel Weight: 30 lbs
  • Construction: Four 48 x 12 x 1-inch polypropylene panels with internal aluminum reinforcements and supporting stringers.

Aluminum

  • Panel Weight: 25 lbs
  • Construction: Premium extruded aluminum boards (48 x 6 x 1 inches) with screwed stringers, powder-coated finish, and wood-grain appearance.

HINGES SPECIFICATIONS

  • Material: Aluminum
  • Dimensions: 48" L x 1" W
  • Articulation: 73 degrees up & 32 degrees down

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

  • Hardware Material: Grade 5 Yellow Zinc-Plated
  • Hardware Sizes: 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch (M10 or M12)

Features

DOCK FRAMES: Lightweight (60 lbs); Low profile (4"
tall, easy watercraft access); No-rust aluminum; Bolt-together sections;
Modular (bolt or hinge one frame to the next); Nests decking (frames in
drop-in decking panels)

FLOATS: Foam filled for leak protection; 780-pound buoyancy rating per platform; Large plastic drums (12" tall); Easy mounting to frame

STABILITY FLOATS: Extra side flotation provides 120
pounds in additional buoyancy rating per float; Plastic surface acts as a bumper

DECKING: 4x4 Panels; Premium material options (Cedar, Poly, Aluminum); Drops into frame

HINGES: Articulates to prevent tension; Large range of articulation (25 degrees); Easy slide assembly

DETAILS: Ships to most commercial and residential
addresses; Complete kit including hardware; Comes with instruction video
and step-by-step PDF

Components

  • (1) 4x8 Floating Dock Frame
  • (2) 4x4 Decking Panels
  • (2) Floats w/ Hardware
  • (4) Side Stability Floats

Layout

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