On Tue, 13 Jul 2004 21:25:41 GMT, A. the b. wrote:

I was asked to build a dock on lake front property. Does the dock have
to float or can I build it like I would a deck? Please help. The dock
would run 20 out into the water and would be about 2 feet deep at it's
deepest point.

More on Watts's theme:
If the water level varies by less than 3 ft over a 20 year period, you
might well choose a fixed jetty on driven piers.

If more, then box in a foam-plastic dock on sliding piers to keep up
with the water level.

Brian W