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Breakwater/Lift-Out/Permanent Dock?

We need to replace our dock....we're looking for any information to help us decide between breakwater, lift-out or permanent dock. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

We have a breakwater with a permanent dock attached to it. Each spring when the ice flow starts moving around, the dock always gets beat up. Wish we had a lift up dock. The breakwater has also changed the water movement so the lake bottom is now muddy in areas. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by sunsetsme

We need to replace our dock....we're looking for any information to help us decide between breakwater, lift-out or permanent dock. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

I'd suggest you get in touch with the NH DES Wetlands Bureau (their web site is at http://www.des.state.nh.us/wetlands) and ask them if breakwaters are allowed in your particular area. Whether or not you can obtain a breakwater permit depends in large part on your location and exposure to large waves.