Category Archives: Post / Stationary Dock Brackets

Floating Dock Hardware and Post Dock Hardware

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You probably don’t give your floating dock hardware or post dock hardware much thought until something breaks. When it does break, however, and you need to make a quick fix, it can be frustrating to have to wait for parts to arrive. While we at Ve-Ve Inc. do a great job shipping items out quickly and all orders ship within 1 to 3 days, waiting for dock hardware can be frustrating. Here’s a simple solution: have spare parts on hand!

For those of you with summer homes, you know that at some point you’re going to have to make dock repairs, right? Why not order an extra kit of floating dock hardware or post dock hardware and keep it in storage until you need it? You don’t have to order every possible piece of hardware – just what you know gets the most wear and tear.

Dock hardware includes pipe mounting brackets, section connectors, pipes, and even accessories like bumper kits, although bumpers aren’t technically hardware. When you order floating dock hardware or post dock hardware, why not order two so you have a spare “just in case”? This way, you won’t have to worry about finding replacement parts on a Sunday morning just when you want to enjoy time on your dock or on the water.

Ve-Ve Inc. is one of the largest manufactures and suppliers of boat trailer accessories, boat roller ramps, post and floating dock hardware. We offer a wide selection of marine hardware products on our website, from dock & boat accessories to boat ramps for both fresh and saltwater applications. We have over 45 years of experience manufacturing and selling durable American-made marine products. Visit us online to shop for your dock or lift wheels & wheel mounting kits, boat dock accessories, dock hardware & accessories or boat & PWC roller ramps and more.

Stationary Dock Hardware for Building or Refurbishing Projects

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Stationary Dock Hardware for Building or Refurbishing Projects

Stationery dock hardware is used to build a new dock from scratch or to repair an existing dock.  Our stationary dock hardware is made specifically for fresh water use ONLY, because of the painted finish.  Galvanized floating dock hardware marked for saltwater can be used in fresh water, but not the other way around. Salt water tends to be harder on painted metal parts than fresh, and can corrode certain kinds of metal more quickly than freshwater.

In general, floating docks are used in areas prone to hurricanes and storms, and in tidal areas. The reason is simple once you think about it; they float and move up or down with the water, which makes them less prone to damage. In hurricane areas, that means that a floating dock, which moves with the water, is less prone to damage than a stationary dock that must bear the brunt of the force of wind and water.

Benefits of a Stationery Dock

Stationery docks are what many non-mariners think of when they hear the word “dock.”  The solid, firm structure feels better underfoot, and doesn’t give the uneasy sense that you’re going to tip into the water when you move in and out of your watercraft the way a floating dock can feel.  Stationary docks can also hold more people than floating docks; many floating docks made with PVC barrels collapse under the weight of too many users, crushing the barrels and ruining their flotation ability.  Consider a stationery dock if your dock will see heavy foot traffic during peak boating season.

Stationery docks can cost a little bit more money to make than floating docks, but the benefit of a sturdy dock that feels safe for all ages, makes it well worth it. Also the investment in building costs of a dock may be offset by the increased value that the dock adds to your property. For example, a property/lot that has water frontage (with or without a house) has more real estate value because of the water accessibility the dock provides.

Building a stationery dock isn’t hard. Stationery dock hardware is readily available, and the wood you need to build your dock is available from major home supply stores. Home Depot offers a free project instruction sheet to help you anchor either a stationery or floating dock. The stationery dock hardware needed to complete your project is listed on the sheet, and you can purchase it easily online from Ve-Ve Inc.

So if you’re ready to build your stationary dock, visit Ve-Ve Inc. For a complete list of stationery dock hardware for 3 different dock pipe sizes, 1-1/4” (1-5/8” O.D.) , 1-1/2” (1-7/8” O.D.) & 2” (2-3/8” O.D.) ., visit our website. NOTE: Remember pipe is called out by its inside dimension, not the outside dimension a person usually measures. We manufacture and sell only the finest American-made products and ship nationwide and into Canada.