The Bogwalk Challenge

we build a lot of custom docks
but the bogwalk was a challenge we loved solving 

Bass Lake Custom Dock | 10,000 DOCKS rebuild
BEFORE

 
 
 

Bass Lake Bogwalk Challenge | BEFORE

CHALLENGE #1

> remove old posts
& 460' of old dec


"We took on the bogwalk because challenge keeps you on your cutting edge."

The 460-foot long dock traversed bogs, sandbars, swamp, and ended in a traditional lake with a dock complete with swimmers' platform and stairs for the dog to climb up after a swim. 

 

 

Bass Lake Bogwalk | DURING REBUILD



CHALLENGE #2

build enduring supports
> for mud-bottom bog

30-foot posts driven deep
 

> for floating dock

21-foot posts (weighing 200 pounds each) that kept the floating portion aligned with the fixed portion
 

> on the sandbar

10-foot posts that can winter-over
 

> and in the lake

required removable posts to accomodate winter lake-freeze (working as one with the non-removable bogwalk)

 

 

 

 

 

Floating Dock Aligned | DURING REBUILD


 


CHALLENGE #3

> keep floating dock aligned with stationary portions of dock 

drive 21' posts into soft bottom (upon which floating dock could rise and fall)

all the while assuring they remained uncompromisingly straight (to ensure not only a level dock but the ability for the floating dock to move freely up and down)

do all this while standing on the floating dock

total number of screws? 12,000

refurbished old hardware when possible (cost saving measure)

 

> solution?

build a custom, post-driving tripod system

use team members as counter weights that move toward the center as the posts are sent deeper

Grounded and floating Dock | DURING ALIGNMENT

Grounded and floating Dock | DURING ALIGNMENT

CHALLENGE #4

> create a seamless
finish so six distinct builds appear as one

  • over land

  • over shallow bog

  • over deep bog

  • over sandbar

  • back into bog

  • and over la ke

FINAL ADJUSTMENTS | different segments of dock are attached and aligned


CHALLENGE #5    >   inspect every portion

Final inspection and leveling of dock's 460-feet | BEFORE poles are cut and finishing touches applied

Final inspection and leveling of dock's 460-feet | BEFORE poles are cut and finishing touches applied

460-feet of perfection

AFTER | Final inspection, pole leveling begins and finishing touches are applied

AFTER | Final inspection, pole leveling begins and finishing touches are applied

Great custom docks that are aligned with your waterfront and lifestyle. We build new and refurbished docks for Twin Cities Lakes; docks that are within budget and meant for a lifetime of use. You’ll love our service as much as your new dock. We offer no-hassle phone consults. Contact 10,000 DOCKS for outstanding docks and service.

Bass Lake, Plymouth, Mn | Custom Dock by 10,000 DOCKS
A trusted MN Lake Service Provider

 
 
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