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Dockmate Float Drum, 12"H x 2' x 4'

Item # 87017
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Key Features

  • 12"H x 2' x 4'

  • 434 lbs. buoyancy

  • Rotationally molded seamless outer shell

  • Reflective Flash Dot is easily seen at night

  • 15-year warranty


Our Price  $149.99
Sale Price  $89.99

Availability: Ships within 6-7 business days

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Product Description
dockmate Designed for superior flotation and long lasting service, Dockmate Float Drums also make it simple on the do-it-yourselfer. Thick mounting flanges and slots provide easier installation, while ribbing adds strength and durability. Rotationally molded seamless outer shell is filled with expanded polystyrene foam for maximum buoyancy. Self-venting plug allows hot air to escape. The unique reflective Flash Dot is easily seen at night to take the guess work out of nighttime docking. 15-year warranty.
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Specifications
Dimensions 12"H x 2' x 4'
Weight (lbs.) 31
Buoyancy (lbs.) 434

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Dockmate Float Drum, 12"H x 2' x 4'
 
5.0

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9/15/2008

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Just right

By OJ

from MA

About Me Recreational

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Pros

  • Easy To Use

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Docks

    Comments about Dockmate Float Drum, 12"H x 2' x 4':

    Freight lower than competition. Web site could show better picture of how float attaches to dock.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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    9/6/2008

    (5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Swimming dock kept high and dry.

    By Carol the "She-Doo" rider

    from Lake Springfield, Illinois

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    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Safe

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Docks

      Comments about Dockmate Float Drum, 12"H x 2' x 4':

      We are using it to keep the wooden swimming dock out of the water to prevent wood rot, algae growing on the sides. Also keeps the geese and ducks high and dry when sleeping at night.
      Affectionaltely called "Goose Island"

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      • Q:

        What is the exact outside length and width in inches of the two by four foot float drum?
        Asked on 5/25/2012 by Dave from Westport,Ma.

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      • Q:

        Are these really 2' wide or will they fit between joists set 2' on center (i.e., they are 1.875' wide)? Thanks.
        Asked on 5/31/2011 by Anonymous

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      • Q:

        on the 4ft x 2ft x 12in drum,nothing on it.how meny inches in the water does the drum submerg.
        Asked on 5/3/2009 by Anonymous from Tulare,ca

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        • A:

          It depends on the weight of the dock. If it (the dock) weighs more than the water displaced (by the float drums) it will sink. One float displaces 8 cubic feet of water. One cf of water weight 62.4 pounds. If you do the math and want the float to submerge approximately 6 inches it will support 249 pounds less the weight of the float.

          Answered on 5/31/2009 by Jose from Grand Lake OK

        • A:

          Its easy, first go on the Multinautic.com site and all the questions are answered.
          to make it easy, the follwoing applies
          8" high float ( example 24'' X 48" X 8") = + or - 13" free board, that means from the water to the edge of dock
          12" high float ( example 24" X 48" x 12") YOU GET +OR - 17" freeboard meaning 17" from the water line to the dock
          16" high float ( ex 48" X 60" X 16") you get = approx 20" from the waterline to the edge of dock.

          the buoyancy for a good dock is 25 lb per square ft.
          a 8' X 12' dock = 96 sq ft multiply by 25 lb you need 2400 lb
          so you need 6 floats of 370 lb buoyancy

          Answered on 3/15/2012 by Jim Multinautic from Montreal, Quebec
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