Bumper Floats
BF-12 Bumper Floats
Get maximum freeboard with the all new BF-12 Bumper Float!
Techstar Bumperfloats are a unique combination of dock bumper and flotation. Designed to run the length of your dock on both sides, these floats will comfortably float a dock 8 feet wide. For docks 10 to 12 feet wide, we recommend a row of AP-12 All Purpose Floats, up the middle and for docks 14 to 16 feet wide, we recommend 2 rows of AP-12's.
Features
- Dock Bumpers are built in as part of the float.
- Foam filled with closed cell EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) for added security.
- Your wood frame, hardware and decking stay out of water.
- Polythylene is environmentally friendly, as well as gasoline and wildlife resistant.
- Construction is simple. Build a frame with corner brackets and attach floats through molded bolt holes (there are 5 holes per float).
- Deck boards sit flush with top of the float for a clean finish.
- Utilizes 2" x 8" framing.
- Maximum freeboard with 12" of float under your frame.
Requirements
- 2 Floats are required for every 4 feet in dock length therefore a 16' x 12' dock similar to the one to the right would require 8 floats and 4 AP-12's.
| Model | Outside Dimensions L x W x H |
Flotation Pounds |
Average Wall Thickness | Shipping Weight | Per Skid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF-12 | 48" x 24" x 21" | 430 | .187 | 43 lbs | 12 |
Series 1 Bumper Floats
Techstar Bumperfloats are a unique combination of dock bumper and flotation. Designed to run the length of your dock on both sides, these floats will comfortably float a dock 8 feet wide. For docks 10 to 12 feet wide we recommend a row of AP-8 All Purpose Floats up the middle and for docks 14 to 16 feet wide we recommend 2 rows of AP-8's.
Features
- Dock Bumpers are built as part of the float
- Foam filled with closed cell EPS (expanded polystyrene) for added security
- Your wood frame, hardware and decking stay out of water.
- Polyethylene is environmentally friendly, as well as gasoline and wildlife resistant.
- Construction is simple. Build a frame with corner brackets and attach floats through molded bolt holes (there are 5 holes per float).
- Your new dock will sit low to the water for maximum stability.
- Deck boards sit flush with top of the float for a clean finish.
Requirements
- 2 Floats are required for every 4 feet in dock length therefore a 16' x 8' dock similar to the one below would require 8 floats
| Model Number | Outside Dimensions | Flotation (pounds) | Average Wall Thickness | Shipping Weight | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF-1 | 24" x 48" x 16" | 415 | .187 | 43 | 12 |
Series 2 Bumper Floats
Techstar Series 2 Bumperfloats make the narrowest Bumperfloat dock with the maximum stability. 4 Foot lengths allow you to build a 4 foot wide dock in lengths of 8 feet, 12 feet, 16 feet, etc.
Features
- Molded holes in the bottom allow for easy attachment using lag screws to the 2 x 6 frame.
- Makes a great floating ramp or water access for a canoe.
- Foam filled for added security.
- Accepts 4 foot deck boards
Requirements
- One float is required for every 4 feet of dock length.
| Model Number | Outside Dimensions | Flotation (pounds) | Average Wall Thickness | Shipping Weight | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF-2 | 54"" x 48"" x 16" | 990 | .225 | 80 | 6 |
Series 3 Bumper Floats
Techstar's new Series 3 Bumperfloats are a higher version of our Patented Series 1 Bumperfloat. Designed to run the length of your dock on both sides, these floats will comfortably float a dock 8 feet wide. BF-3's are used for larger and higher docks.
Features
- Dock Bumpers are built in as part of the float.
- Foam filled for added security.
- your wood frame and decking stay way out of the water.
- Polyethylene is environmentally friendly, as well as gasoline and wildlife resistant.
- Construction is simple. Build a frame with 2x8 or 3x8 lumber and corner brackets, then attach floats through molded bolt holes (there are 8 holes per float)
- Deck boards sit flush with top of the float for a clean finish.
Requirements
- 2 Floats are required for every 4 feet in dock length and docks over 8 feet wide should have center flotation. Techstar Model MF-2448 is the right height for center flotation therefore for a 16 x 16 dock similar to the one shown here would require 8 x BF-3's and at least 4 x MF-2448's.
| Model Number | Outside Dimensions | Flotation (pounds) | Average Wall Thickness | Shipping Weight | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF-3 | 24" x 48" x 25" | 700 | .250 | 65 | 8 |
