Our Products
We are very proud of the development and growth our design has undergone since the early seventies. Over the years, we have pioneered several concepts that have become pace setters for both floating dock and marina standards.
Docks
Historically, floating docks have been criticized for being inherently unstable. Our unique ‘monocoque’ design creates a level of strength and stability, even in windy settings and turbulent waters that is unmatched by our competition. Our floating docks also provide numerous advantages over traditional fixed pier systems. With the ability to rise and fall as water levels fluctuate, it is certain to prevent a large climb or descent scenario upon exiting a vessel. We do, however, acknowledge that a floating dock may not be suitable for every application or environment. For this reason, we have developed a unique fixed dock design as well. FDS ‘trestle’ docks are an excellent alternative when certain extraneous factors prohibit their floating counterpart; and although considered 'fixed', they may be manually adjusted as necessary with minimal time and effort.
Fishing Piers
Manufactured using our unique monocoque structure, FDS fishing piers possess identical levels of superior strength and stability for which our floating docks have become known for, even under heavy load situations. It is certainly understood that marshy areas and shallow water environments often limit locations of fishing platforms. Under adequate conditions, our fishing piers have the ability to double as scenic water-traversing walkways prior to reaching their respective apexes. This creates the possibility of a broad array of applications, evolving to most any scenario. When handicap accessibility is a consideration, accommodation can be achieved quite simply. Designed with the Michigan DNR specification in mind, FDS fishing piers are easily outfitted with various ADA approved items such as special railing, kick plates, and wheelchair accessible fishing stations.
Wave Attenuators
The Flotation Docking Systems break wall is particularly well suited to the task of reducing wave activity which can be attributed to two primary factors. First; the massive weight of our wave attenuators acts as a barrier to turbulent waters. Second; and more importantly, our unique design actually uses water as a breaking mechanism, resisting wave generated pitching movement and reducing the resultant wave height. We’ve visited many competing designs, watched their movement under wave activity, and remain respectfully confident that our unique application provides more effective results, while carrying the structural integrity required by virtue of improved wave attenuation.
Custom Structures
From swimming platforms to work barges, FDS offers a wide variety of products which have been given the classification of custom marine structures. Nearly all of the items under this product category can be used as either standalone units, or directly incorporated into one of our dock systems. Since these products satisfy very specific needs, we do not feel it is beneficial to enter into great detail on this matter. Rather, we prefer to address these forms of projects on a case-by-case basis. We have discovered over time that necessity is often the best facilitator of invention. If a situation arises in which a unique need exists, we would like to offer our expertise to create a solution.
