As a commercial dock owner, you face a number of liabilities on a daily basis. There’s always the potential for property damage with boats coming and going on a daily basis, but there may also be the possibility of damage to the boats themselves from other boaters, injuries to boaters from problems with your dock,
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What are the Opening Costs Involved in a Marina?
July 23, 2021
Few things are as important to those who live near the water as a perfect place to keep their boat, both during the season and after it’s over. While some choose to keep it on a trailer and store it, some vessels are simply too large for that and some boaters just don’t have the
What are the Maintenance Tasks for Every Marina?
July 14, 2021
A well-run marina means the perfect boating experience for the residents who surround you and the guests who come in and out. It’s not easy to keep a marina running, though. Instead, marinas have an essential responsibility – maintaining clean, reliable facilities for those who use them on a regular basis. What marina equipment have
What are the Fundamentals of Designing a Marina?
July 06, 2021
Marina design is changing. Thanks to dock manufacturers’ changing processes, innovative marina designs are on the horizon, and the dock options your marina selects could help shape its future in the industry. What fundamentals are still in play, and what’s changing? Take a look. What You Can Expect One of the biggest things you’ll still
How are floating bridges built?
June 20, 2021
Floating bridges are not a new invention. In some form or another, they have been used to connect two land locations separated by a body of water for hundreds of years. For the most part, bridges that float have been used by the military, the government, or the transit system. Permanent floating bridges are usually
What is the First Step in Ship Construction?
June 19, 2021
The ship construction process is a relatively long and complex one, and it has evolved over the years. Just a few decades ago, merchant vessels, passenger ships, and military vessels alike required tons of steel and aluminum. Today, the materials and processes involved are changing fast. What isn’t changing, though, is the tasks associated with
What are floating platforms?
June 18, 2021
Water occupies approximately 71 percent of the Earth’s surface, and the vast majority of this space remains unutilized. Thankfully, today with better equipment and improved engineering tools, engineers are now able to build floating work platforms. These floating platforms, also referred to as floating docks, can be used for: Relaxing Floating passage Holding tools and
Design Considerations for Commercial Docks
June 17, 2021
Every company has a vision, and if yours is one of the many with a need for a commercial dock, designing the ideal space is nothing short of a must. Commercial boat docks require more planning and forethought than residential docks, and commercial dock installation is no easy feat. So instead, design considerations abound here.
Large Floating Docks: Understanding Your Needs
May 29, 2021
Whether your property is lakefront or you have an oceanfront view, a private dock can be an excellent choice for companies like yours. It offers great access to the water without the storage and slip fees that many other businesses might charge. It means a higher level of security for any watercraft you currently own.
The Impact of the Rising Cost of Raw Materials
May 20, 2021
Raw materials – they’re the key ingredient for almost everything you buy today from printer ink to new cars to docks. Typically, manufacturers place orders for the raw materials necessary for their products months in advance, and sometimes, they’re locked in at a contract price. If anything changes in the market, though, suppliers must often
Is AccuDock an essential business during the Pandemic?
May 13, 2021
As COVID-19 spread, more stay-at-home orders went into effect across the nation, and suddenly homeowners had quite a bit of time to enjoy their space in a way that had never been possible previously. Those who live on waterfront properties had an amazing opportunity thanks to the serenity and calmness that often comes with living
How Bridges Are Made Over Water
May 05, 2021
No matter where you travel each day across the country, you’re likely to pass bridges. They’re a key connecting link across the country and throughout the world. Ever stop to marvel at this fantastic accomplishment? Ever wonder exactly how bridges are made over water, particularly when that body of water is incredibly large? It’s a
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