Simple. Affordable. Built to Perform.
The Patriot Docks Low Profile Floating Dock Package is our most streamlined floating dock system, designed for waterfront owners who need an easy, reliable solution for changing water levels. It’s ideal for lakes, rivers, or reservoirs where water depth exceeds 6–8 feet or fluctuates seasonally.
This system combines lightweight modular frames with rugged float drums, giving you a stable, low-maintenance dock that’s easy to assemble and easy to own.
Why Choose Low Profile?
This is our most straightforward floating dock kit:
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Affordable and easy to install
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No water level adjustments required
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Perfect for seasonal or recreational use
Key Features
Frames are professionally engineered to be:
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Lightweight and manageable for one or two people
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Hinged for flexibility in wind and wave conditions
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Strong enough for long-term use
Flexible Anchoring Options
Each frame includes piling sleeves that support:
(Anchoring hardware not included to allow for site-specific flexibility.)
What’s Included in the Package:
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4′ x 8′ aluminum dock frames
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4′ x 4′ drop-in decking panels
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24″ x 48″ x 12″ foam-filled float drums
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4 Piling sleeves per frame
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Hinges and all required assembly hardware
For shoreline attachment, add our Low Profile hinge kit for a clean, secure connection.
Easy to Expand
Want to build out your system over time? Our DIY Floating Dock Sections make it simple to add, reconfigure, or customize your layout as your waterfront needs grow.
Specifications
FRAME:
- Weight per frame: 57 pounds
- Frame Height: 4 inches
- Frame Weight Capacity: 45 PSF when constructed as specified
- Frame Material: Aluminum (Marine Grade 6061-T6)
- Frame Style: Low Profile
- Frame Build: Bolt-together
- Hinge Span: Every 16 feet
FLOAT:
- Float Material: High-Density Polypropylene
- Foam-filled: Yes
- Float Dimensions: 48x24x12
- Float Capacity: 390 pounds
STABILITY FLOATS:
- Float Material: High-Density Polypropylene
- Foam-filled: No
- Float Dimensions: 47-1/4" x 13-1/2" x 6-3/4"
- Float Capacity: 145 pounds
DECKING:
- Decking Panel Measurements: 48x48x1 inches
- Poly Panel Weight: 30 pounds
- Poly Details: Four 48x12x1 inch Polypropylene Panels with Aluminum Reinforcements and Stringers
HINGE:
- Hinge Material: Aluminum
- Hinge Dimensions: 48x1 inches
- Articulation Range: 92″ up (74°) and 48″ down (31°) from Dock Surface
HARDWARE:
- Hardware material: Grade 8 Zinc-plated
- Hardware size: 3/8" or 1/2"
Features
DOCK FRAMES: Lightweight (57lbs with floats); Low profile (4" tall, easy watercraft access); No-rust aluminum; Bolt-together sections; Modular (bolt or hinge one frame to the next); Nests decking (frames in drop-in decking panels)
FLOATS: Foam filled for leak protection; 780-pound buoyancy rating per platform; Large plastic drums (12" tall); Easy mounting to frame
STABILITY FLOATS: Extra side flotation provides 145
pounds in additional buoyancy rating per float; Plastic surface acts as a bumper; 47-1/4" x 13-1/2" x 6-3/4"
DECKING: 4x4 Panels; Premium material options (Cedar, Poly, Aluminum); Drops into frame
HINGES: Articulates to prevent tension; Large range of articulation (Articulation Range for 8ft Ramps to Low-Profile Docks: 92″ up (74°) and 48″ down (31°) from Dock Surface); Easy slide assembly
DETAILS: Ships to most commercial and residential
addresses; Complete kit including hardware; Comes with instruction video and step-by-step PDF; Each Floating Dock package comes with 4 Anchor
Brackets
