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24 in. x 48 in. x 12 in. Foam Filled Dock Float Drum distributed by Multinautic
- Proudly 100% Made in the USA
- Offers a buoyancy of 390 lbs.
- For replacement on an existing dock or to build a new dock
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About This Product
U.S.A.-made Eagle Floats relies on Multinautic to distribute its sturdy floats across the country. Multinautic's excellent customer service, combined with years of experience working with waterfront property owners and recreational boaters, along with providing and designing a wide range of top-quality docks and marine accessories, will meet your expectations. This floating drum is a 1-piece seamless construction, rotationally molded with 0.15-in. thick wall. Top quality virgin polyethylene with ultraviolet inhibitors guaranty sturdiness and long-lasting use. This premium float can be used as replacement on existing docks or the key element to build a new dock. Whether you install it on a wood dock, an aluminum or steel structure, the heavy-duty fabrication of this float will resist saltwater, sun, oil and gas spills, hence its 15-year limited warranty. This float is filled with closed cell expanded polystyrene (EPS).
Highlights
- This 24 in. W x 48 in. L x 12 in. H foam filled float allows to chose from 8 slot locations on the extra thick 1-3/4 in. heavy duty mounting flange, allowing unlimited positioning on any dock structure
- Floats are to be installed with bolts or lag bolts and large flat washers (not included) underneath the frame so both lumber and dock hardware stay out of the water
- Tough polyethylene shell prevents polystyrene core from degrading the environment, and is resistant to aquatic wildlife such as muskrats, otters and beavers. Also resistant to gas, and UV. rays
- Manufactured in the United States by Hendren Plastics, Eagle Floats exceed all the Marine Industry standards for encapsulated dock flotation using cutting edge technology: Infrared telemetry-Computer controlled steaming
- On wood docks, attach the floats with large washers underneath the frame to 2-in. thick wood boards so that the frame lumber and hardware stay above water. See our 12 or 8-packs of 3/8-in. x 4 1/2-in. lag screws with 1 3/4-in. washer (item number 22163 or 22162) available
- On aluminum docks, refer to the dock manufacturer guidelines or use Multinautic 3/8-in. hex bolt kit No22203 (sold separately) that includes the required large flat washers to protect the float outer shell from bolt's head. The smaller washers spread the bolts' pressure on the aluminum bottom edge
- Calculate 380 lbs. of buoyancy per float to evaluate your needs based on our How-To-Build Guide available for download on this web page
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Specifications
Dimensions: H 12 in, W 24 in, D 48 in
Dimensions
Product Depth (in.) | 48 in |
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Product Height (in.) | 12 in |
Product Length (in.) | 48 in |
Product Width (in.) | 24 in |
Details
Color | Black |
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Material | Polyethylene |
Product Weight (lb.) | 30.1 lb |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty | 15-year limited warranty. For additional information call 1-800-585-1237 or visit www.multinautic.com |
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Questions & Answers
Can I use these for a jet ski floating dock?
Hello Mark, I hope that you are a handyman. This is quite a project! But yes, dock floats can be used for that purpose but I would suggest a lower float such as Model # 14102 (Internet # 313582876). Make sure that your platform is attached to a dock or a structure with mobile hinge with a large opening. You can also have a look at or wobbler wheel kits #34111 and keel roller #34106. We'd love to see your results! Please don't hesitate to share pictures of the building steps with us at info@multinautic.com.
Im getting an 8x4 cedar wood Tommy Floating Dock. Looks like I would need 2 of these floats based your your user guide 8x4=32 x 25 = 800 / 380 = 2.1 or 2 floats Can someone confirm if that sounds about right?
Hello Andy, You've got it right. Two of these floats will give a freeboard of approximately 17 in., using the 2x6 boards. But make sure that the kit is designed for a floating layout. It will need anchoring brackets and structural steel corners. That's because a floating dock will move unlike a post dock. It's also recommended to add float supports made of 2x6 to keep the dock structure and hardware out of the water as much as possible. Thanks for asking!
What size of lag screws/bolts should I used for these floats?
Hello Daniel, please unfold the Product Details section on this page to view the whole description of the product. In the fifth bullet, you'll see that 3/8" lag screws or hex bolts are required along with large flat washers. On a wooden dock, you may use item No.22162 or 22163; on an aluminum dock, you'Il secure the floats with the ensemble No.22203. Please don't hesitate to contact our customer service at 1-800-585-1237 x.218 or by email to info@multinautic.com for more details. Thanks for asking!
I have a 5'x7' handicap deck that I want to put dock blocks under. Which dock blocks would I use to make it a kayak dock?
Hello Mitchi, the suggested freeboard to easily embark a kayak is created using the lowest floats. As your platform is 5 ft wide, I suggest the 24" x 60" x 8", item number 14008 ( https://www.homedepot.com/p/Multinautic-24-in-x-60-in-x-8-in-Foam-Filled-Dock-Float-Drum-14008/322038232#overlay ). Depending on the weight of the deck (wooden, steel, aluminum...), for 7ft. long, you will need 2 or 3 floats underneath. Again, depending on the material to which they will be attached, you will either need hex bolt kit No.22203 to secure them to bottom edges, or lag screws (No.22162 or 22163) to secure them to a wood structure. You can reach our customer service on weekdays at 1-800-585-1237 x. 218 or by email to info@multinautic.com for specific requirements you may have. Thank you for asking!
My dock will be 10 x 10, joist stringers 2 x 8, composite decking. I want to use 2 x 4 x 12 floats, my plan is two use 8, 2 rows of 4, it that good?
Hi, based on the Guide on this webpage, 6 or 7 floats would give you about 25 lbs of buyoncy per square foot. So with 8 floats you'll have a very good buoyancy which will be a good thing as you are using 2x8 and composite that is usually heavier than wood. Thanks for asking!
The dock will be in a lake with a hard rock bottom. For the colder 6 months they lower the water level, so the floats will be touching the lake bottom, supporting the weight of the dock. Can the floats handle this weight? 8 floats for a 10x10.
Hi, the amount of floats is calculated to handle the weight of the dock as it will usually be stored on shore for wintertime. In our case, the problem is that the rocky bottom will not be even and that the dock will not be still. It will move and scratch the floats on the rocks. A suggestion would be to add protection under the floats: it could be long boards attached to the main frame or the addition of leg holders around the frame to install posts with wheels that will overhang the bottom of the floats, stopping the dock from going deeper. These are only suggestions, not recommendations, as there are too many unknown facts on our side for your precise situation. But feel free to contact our customer support and see if they come up with other suggestions or ideas. 1-800-585-1237 or by email at info@multinautic.com. Thanks for asking!
With the 2 x 4 x 12 float, is it sufficient to secure the float direct to the 2 x 8 stringer joist using 4 lag screws in the center of the float, with no screws on the outer edges? So the float will have 4 fasteners not all 8.
Hello, the float offers eight openings to choose from. Four lag screws are enough for that float size. But instead of securing the floats directly on the stringer joists, it's preferable to add float supports (2x6 long boards) underneath the frame and screws the floats on these. The float will stay still, contrary to the joists, which could slightly curve in time and put pressure on the float structure. The float supports will also strengthen the dock frame as they will connect both dock sides with the joists in which they will be screwed in. Finally, adding float supports under the frame will keep the main frame and its structural hardware above the water. I hope this helps. Thank you for taking the time to ask us! We can also be reached at 1-800-585-1237 or by email at info@multinautic.com.
What is the weight of the 24x48x12 float compared to the 24x48x16?
Hello Jay, A bit of a delayed response on our part. Please forgive us. The 24x48x12 weighs 31 pounds, and has a buoyancy of 390 pounds. The 24x48x16 weighs 35 pounds, and has a buoyancy of 530 pounds.
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The plastic shell is 0.15-inches-thick, and is among the thickest in the industry.
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