Air Bags to lift docks and boat lifts?

DeepCMark58A

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I vaguely remember a topic about inflatable bags to lift docks and boat lifts I am unable to find it and a google search is not helping either. Anybody use them?
 

Scott Danforth

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How about posting the company so that when someone searches it may help them......
 

DeepCMark58A

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8' bag at the end of the dock lift up the legs float the dock in as we pull it up the bank may be better than wheels. Won't even have to get my feet wet to get the dock out.
 

DeepCMark58A

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Expensive but under $1000. Because of the depth of the water at the end of the 32' dock the investment will be worth it over time.
 

DeepCMark58A

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I just got back from their facility, it is very nice. I will be a popular guy next spring when it is time to put docks back in.
 

harringtondav

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I've spoken by phone several times with Donnie Manns, the owner...or owner's son. Great guy. Good products.

I was a little concerned about how the bags would fare eight - fourteen feet below the Mississippi. But when I received the bags I felt better. They are made of tough stuff. And their bonding process looks near bullet proof.

When I pulled the lift I felt better. Other than a little staining from river muck, the bags are fine. I ordered two when one would handle the load...just to have a back up. I placed them 5' apart at the end of a 40' (4X10' sections) to ensure end lift if one leaked.

Next year I'll move one bag about 25' forward so the whole thing floats near level, making maneuvering the 40' back parallel to shore easier. ....river current and the shore end is a little heavy for my old body.

PS: If you're OK with it, PM me with your name. I'd like to get Kudos from Donnie for kinda sending business his way.
 

DeepCMark58A

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Donny is a great guy gave me the tour explained operation, kinda cool I was only 15 minutes away. Great Product.
 
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