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Molded Foam Filled Plastic Dock Floats

PermaFloat® dock floats are premium flotation devices engineered to provide durable and reliable support for both residential and commercial dock systems. Constructed with a seamless, rotationally molded outer shell made from virgin polyethylene containing ultraviolet inhibitors, these floats are designed to withstand harsh marine environments, resisting damage from sun exposure, saltwater, freshwater, debris, oil, gas, and marine organisms.

PermaFloat® dock floats are premium flotation devices engineered to provide durable and reliable support for both residential and commercial dock systems. Constructed with a seamless, rotationally molded outer shell made...
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PermaFloat® dock floats are premium flotation devices engineered to provide durable and reliable support for both residential and commercial dock systems. Constructed with a seamless, rotationally molded outer shell made from virgin polyethylene containing ultraviolet inhibitors, these floats are designed to withstand harsh marine environments, resisting damage from sun exposure, saltwater, freshwater, debris, oil, gas, and marine organisms.

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Part # / Model Size (inches)
(W x L x H)		 Bouyancy (lbs)  (Rating is for float being fully submerged) Weight (lbs) Product Link
2 Foot Wide Series
BD2436-12
 24 x 36 x 12 327
24
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BD2436-16
 24 x 36 x 16 442
28
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BD2436-20
 24 x 36 x 20 524
32
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BD2448-8
 24 x 48 x 8 288
 25
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BD2448-12
 24 x 48 x 12 434
31
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BD2448-16
 24 x 48 x 16 598
37
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BD2448-18
 24 x 48 x 18 642
38
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BD2448-20
 24 x 48 x 20 719
43
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BD2448-24
 24 x 48 x 24 867
46
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#2436-08 24 x 36 x 8 211
21

#2448-36 24 x 48 x 36 1297
72

#2496-08 24 x 96 x 8 562
53

#2496-12 24 x 96 x 12 866
64

#2496-16 24 x 96 x 16 1155
75

3 Foot Wide Series
BD3648-8
 36 x 48 x 8 471
32
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BD3648-12
 36 x 48 x 12 691
44
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BD3648-16
 36 x 48 x 16 905
51
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BD3648-20
 36 x 48 x 20 1114
59
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BD3648-24
 36 x 48 x 24 1346
67
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BD3672-12
 36 x 72 x 12 1059
65
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BD3672-16
 36 x 72 x 16 1359
72
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BD3672-20
 36 x 72 x 20 1727
84
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BD3672-24
 36 x 72 x 24 2090
96
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BD3672-32
 36 x 72 x 32 2575
107
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BD3696-12
 36 x 96 x 12 1414
81
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BD3696-16
 36 x 96 x 16 1822
94
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BD3696-20
 36 x 96 x 20 2298
114
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BD3696-24
 36 x 96 x 24 2687
127
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#3648-08
 36 x 48 x 8
 429
37

#3648-18 36 x 48 x 18 982
54

#3696-32 36 x 96 x 32 3409
152

4 Foot Wide Series
BD4848-12
 48 x 48 x 12 937
53
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BD4848-16
 48 x 48 x 16 1220
67
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BD4848-20
 48 x 48 x 20 1520
77
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BD4848-24
 48 x 48 x 24 1799
88
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BD4860-12
 48 x 60 x 12 1190
63
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BD4860-16
 48 x 60 x 16 1552
80
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BD4860-20
 48 x 60 x 20 1900
87
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BD4860-24
 48 x 60 x 24 2300
98
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BD4872-12
 48 x 72 x 12 1406
83
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BD4872-16
 48 x 72 x 16 1863
96
BD4872-20
 48 x 72 x 20 2280
112
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BD4872-24
 48 x 72 x 24 2702
126
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BD4872-32
 48 x 72 x 32 3560
166
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BD4896-12
 48 x 96 x 12 1834
110
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BD4896-16
 48 x 96 x 16 2475
130
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BD4896-20
 48 x 96 x 20 3076
144
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BD4896-24
 48 x 96 x 24 3618
164
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BD4896-32
 48 x 96 x 32 4804
227
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#4848-32 48 x 48 x 32 2231
108

#4860-32 48 x 60 x 32 2815
130

#4872-28 48 x 72 x 28 2948
141

#48120-20
 48 x 120 x 20
 3692
117

Additional Sizes
BD2072-8
 20 x 72 x 8 376
32
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BD2072-10
 20 x 72 x 10 459
34
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BD2096-10
 20 x 96 x 10 595
40
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BD1248-12
 12 x 48 x 12 203
17
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BD1248-20
 12 x 48 x 20 345
27
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BD4272-16
 42 x 72 x 16 1627
84
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#4272-12 42 x 72 x 12 1166
80

#1848-36 18 x 48 x 36 966
54

 

The interior of each PermaFloat® is filled with expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, ensuring superior buoyancy and environmental protection. The flat top design includes molded-in mounting slots and holes, facilitating straightforward attachment to various dock frameworks, including wood, steel, or aluminum.

Available in nearly 50 different sizes, PermaFloat® dock floats offer buoyancy ratings ranging from approximately 203 lbs to 4,804 lbs, accommodating a wide array of flotation needs for diverse projects. Each float is backed by a 15-year limited manufacturer's warranty, reflecting the commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction.

Applications:

Residential Use: Homeowners frequently utilize PermaFloat® dock floats to construct personal docks for activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. For instance, a user on a boating forum shared their experience of building two 8x12 floating docks using PermaFloat® floats, highlighting the product's suitability for DIY residential projects.
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Commercial Use: PermaFloat® dock floats are also employed in commercial settings, including marinas and public docks, due to their durability and high buoyancy ratings. Their design facilitates easy installation to various dock frameworks, making them a preferred choice for large-scale operations. 

These features make PermaFloat® dock floats a reliable choice for constructing durable and long-lasting floating docks.

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