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Old 06-03-2014, 02:35 PM   #43
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Originally Posted by Steveo View Post
Don't forget that no work can be done on an island (without bridges) until you have a decent docking system. I say system because you have to have a way to bring in different size vessels and be able to offload materials. On many islands you will also need a jetty/breakwater which can increase the budget significantly.
Not really true. Typically they land the barges right up to shore with ramps and deliver materials with a skid steer or crane. Our house was completely built before our dock was even started (permitting took a ridiculous amount of time on the dock and beach). They barged out excavators, dump trucks and material to clear the lot and install the septic in November 2004, then the materials for the platform and log home kit was delivered by barge, crane and skid steer in late December. Our dock did not go in until July 2005 which was about the same time we took occupancy.

Breakwaters can certainly ring up a bill when needed.
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