AP Docks

All Purpose Floating Docks

The All Purpose (AP) is our most popular dock.  These docks can be custom built to any shape or size.  With the AP dock system Cottage Docks can adapt exactly to your lifestyle on water.

AP Floats are available in different sizes for freeboard adaptation.  8″, 12″ (most popular) and 16″.

Features:

  • All seamless 2×8 frame construction
  • All oversized 13″ x 1/4″ corner brackets
  • All 1/2″ fasteners
  • More than 1/3 HDG steel on all our headers
  • 2×6 Decking
    • PT (Pressure Treated) Sienna ultimate rounded edge #1 grade
    • WRC (Western Red Cedar) KD 4 S4S Pinnacle brand #1 grade
  • Exclusive lifetime warranty on all techstar floats
A wooden dock extends over a calm lake; two Floating Docks blocks are shown inset in the bottom right corner.

Dock Shown includes accessories BB-9 Bumpers and Dock Cleats

Available in two colours: Sandstone and Black

Sandstone:

A wooden floating dock extends over a calm lake with a forested shoreline in the background under a cloudy sky.
Rectangular beige plastic All Purpose Floating Dock container with a flat, textured lid and two black circular openings on top.
All Purpose Floating Dock on a calm lake, surrounded by green trees and a grassy shoreline under a cloudy sky.

Black:

A custom dock builders' masterpiece extends over a serene lake, framed by autumn-colored forested hills in the background.
A large, rectangular black plastic storage container with a recessed lid—ideal for use on an all purpose floating dock.
Large metal and wood crates secured with straps on a trailer, likely supplies for custom dock builders; trees and more crates in the background.

Popular Dock Configurations

Not sure what style of dock you’d like.  Here are some of our most popular models for inspiration.

An All Purpose Floating Dock extends from the shore onto a calm lake surrounded by dense green trees under a cloudy sky.

16x16 Typical

16×16 AP 12 Black.  Western Red Cedar Decking.  Sandstone Ladder.  BB 9 Bumpers and dock cleats.
An All Purpose Floating Dock forms an L-shape over a calm lake, surrounded by trees beneath a cloudy sky.

20x20 Entertainer

20×20 AP 12 – WRC decking.  6×16 intermediate right side attached (RS). This is a great choice for people who need a lot of room on their dock and extra space for parking.
An All Purpose Floating Dock extends into a calm lake, with trees and greenery in the background on a cloudy day.

With Waveport

This is ideal for people who are looking for easy and convenient way to store their jet skis.
An All Purpose Floating Dock extends over calm lake water, surrounded by green trees under a partly cloudy sky.

18x20 Long Ramp

All Purpose 18×20 dock with black floats, sandstone ladder, and cleats.
Cottage Dock in shallow water

Shallow Water

A long ramp with intermediate dock sections can work perfectly with shallow water conditions where the owner wants to get further out onto the lake.
All Purpose Floating Dock on a lake near a forested shoreline, with stairs up the hill and boats in the background.

U-Shape

The U-Shape dock is ideal for boat owners who want the most protection for the watercraft.
An All Purpose Floating Dock extends over calm water, sunlight casting shadows on its planks and a smaller dock section nearby.

The 8x20

A beautiful, straightforward cost effective (see special) dock to get out for a dive and long enough to park your water toy.
large custom dock build

Custom Ideas

Click here to see some of our custom dock builds.  We can build almost anything you imagine. 

Popular Accessories

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