Dock Floats
All Purpose Dock Floats
Techstar All Purpose Dock Floats offer the maximum in design flexibility and economy. Each float has 6 molded holes enabling you to lag your floats to your frame up from the bottom. You can use any size framing lumber. 3 different heights allow you to choose your freeboard.
Why Choose Techstar Polyethylene Dock Floats?
- Both lumber and hardware stay out of the water.
- Foam filled for added security.
- Less wood required for construction.
- Less labor to build your dock.
- Polyethylene is environmentally friendly.
- Polyethylene is gasoline resistant.
- Polyethylene is resistant to aquatic wildlife such as muskrats, otters and beavers.
- 3 Heights to choose from (8", 12" & 16")
- Mounting holes are molded in.
Requirements
- 2 Choose your required freeboard then pick the correct float for height taking into consideration your frame height. Next, work out the square footage of your dock design and consult the chart below. Let's say you were going to build an 8' x 20' standard rectangular dock and wanted to use AP-12 floats. Your dock would be 160 square feet so if you divide by 20 (the number off the chart), you would need a minimum of 8 floats. Put a float close to or right on each corner and spread the balance out relatively equally. If you have a heavy ramp at one end, we would strongly suggest adding flotation under the dock where the ramp weighs on it.
| Model Number | Outside Dimensions | Flotation (pounds) | Average Wall Thickness | Sq. Foot Deck coverage | Shipping Weight | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP-8 | 24" x 48" x 8" | 250 | .125 | 15 | 26 | 20 |
| AP-12 | 24" x 48" x 12" | 400 | .150 | 20 | 41 | 12 |
| AP-16 | 24" x 48" x 16" | 510 | .225 | 25 | 54 | 10 |
Low Profile Shoulder Floats
Techstar Low Profile Shoulder Floats are uniquely molded with a mounting shoulder and holes to bolt through to your frame. They are ideal for commercial docks and large residential applications.
Features
- Low Profile Shoulder Floats allow you to use any size framing lumber and bolt
- sideways thru a choice of 8 molded holes.
- Now foam filled for added security.
- 12" of flotation sit under your dock.
- A favorite float for many dock builders.
Requirements
- A minimum of one LP-2448 is required for every 20 square feet of deck surface of the dock you are building. If your dock is going to be 30' x 12' or 360 square feet, you would need 18 floats minimum (360 divided by 20=18) to float your dock properly. 4 floats should be set in the corners and the balance spread evenly throughout the surface area.
| Model Number | Outside Dimensions | Flotation (pounds) | Average Wall Thickness | Sq. Foot Deck coverage | Shipping Weight | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LP-2448 | 24" x 48" x 16" | 425 | .250 | 20 | 48 | 10 |
Heavy Duty Shoulder Floats
The top of the line at Techstar. Our Heavy Duty Shoulder Floats are commonly used in large commercial docks. Two size floats accommodate finger docks 24”, 30” and 48” wide.
Features
- You can comfortably use large framing such as 2 x 12 or 3 x 10
- 12 Molded holes in each float for ease of attachment
- Adjustable dock height with different frame heights
- Our toughest floats - 3/8" thick
- Molded cable trough
Requirements
- A minimum of one HD Shoulder Float is required for every 25 square feet of deck surface you are building. If you are building a dock 60'x10" or 600 square feet, you would need 24 floats minimum (600 divided by 25=24) to float your dock properly. If you are hinging 30" x 20' finger docks to this main dock, each finger would be 2.5 x 20=50 square feet. You would need a minimum of 2 Mode MF-30306 floats for each finger, one mounted about a foot from the deep end and one in the middle. The main dock should float the hinged end well enough.
| Model Number | Outside Dimensions | Flotation (pounds) | Average Wall Thickness | Sq. Foot Deck coverage | Shipping Weight | Per Skid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF-3036 | 30" x 36" x 22" | 575 | .375 | 25 | 65 | 4 |
| MF-2448 | 24" x 48" x 22" | 630d> | .375 | 25 | 70 | 8 |
Skid Plate Floats
Easy to Assemble! Techstar Skid Plate Floats are available in 5 convenient sizes and are easy to assemble making a beautifully finished dock!
Features
- 5 convenient sizes
- Foam filled for maximum durability
- Molded with U.V. stabilizers
- Builder-friendly
- Stackable for shipping
- 10 year warranty
| Model Number | Outside Dimensions | Flotation (pounds) | Average Wall Thickness | Sq. Foot Deck coverage | Shipping Weight | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP2448 | 24" x 48" x 12" | 400 | .187 | 20 | 35 | 12 |
| SP3648 | 36" x 48" x 12" | 600 | .187 | 30 | 45 | 6 |
| SP4848 | 48" x 48" x 12" | 800 | .187 | 40 | 55 | 6 |
| SP3672 | 36" x 72" x 12" | 900 | .187 | 45 | 70 | 6 |
| SP4872 | 48" x 72" x 12" | 1200 | .187 | 60 | 90 | 6 |
