On Feb 14, 9:09*pm, John H. wrote:
On Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:47:53 -0800 (PST), wrote:
Has anyone built a floating dock using 55 gallon plastic barrels? I
have 5 available and would like to make a dock that is at least
12x12 . Does anyone have any easy plans to use or suggestions? Thanks!

Maybe this will help:

http://www.canadianfishing.com/dock/qal.htm

Sometimes Canadians get things right.
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John H

Five barrels is probably too few for 12x12. My 10'x10' floating dock
has four 48"x"48"x16" floats under it.