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How to Prevent Damage to a Pontoon Dock

How to Prevent Damage to a Pontoon Dock

As a waterfront property owner, your pontoon dock is a convenient way to enjoy the water and an investment in your property. At Micks Marine Maintenance, we know that proper maintenance and...

Is a Pontoon Dock Safe?

Is a Pontoon Dock Safe?

As a pontoon dock owner in South East Queensland or Northern New South Wales, you may have heard some horror stories about pontoon docks and their potential safety risks. As an...

10 Tips for Buying Your Dream Waterfront Property

10 Tips for Buying Your Dream Waterfront Property

Looking to buy your dream waterfront property or investment property but don't know where to start or how to go about it? Don't worry. You're not alone. Buying a waterfront home is a...

How to Best Secure Boats to a Pontoon

How to Best Secure Boats to a Pontoon

While pontoons can be used for various applications, they primarily offer mooring for boats. If you're one of the many waterfront homeowners with a pontoon installed for this purpose, then...

A Quick History of Boat Docks – From Primitive Jetties to Modern Pontoons

A Quick History of Boat Docks – From Primitive Jetties to Modern Pontoons

As the owner of Micks Marine Maintenance, I've seen a lot of docks and pontoons in my time. From primitive jetties to modern pontoon docks and gangways, it's incredible to see how far boat...

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Pontoon Docks

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Pontoon Docks

Pontoon docks are wonderful things, and I'm not just saying this because they're our bread and butter. While on the surface, they may look like a simple solution to a problem, there's...

How to Ready A Pontoon For Bad Weather

How to Ready A Pontoon For Bad Weather

As a company that specialises in pontoon dock repairs and maintenance, I’ve seen firsthand the damage that bad weather can do to a pontoon dock. Even the most robust pontoons are not...

Expert Tips for Jetty Repairs and Maintenance

Expert Tips for Jetty Repairs and Maintenance

Are you a waterfront homeowner or landlord with a dangerously damaged jetty on your hands? If so, don't panic. You're not alone. We meet waterfront property owners in the same situation as...

Your Guide To Pontoon Dock Shapes & Design Options

Your Guide To Pontoon Dock Shapes & Design Options

I bet you haven't thought much about a pontoon dock's design or shape. You may simply be interested in installing a pontoon dock on your waterfront home, and not what it looks like or its...

The Ultimate Glossary of Terms About Pontoon Docks

The Ultimate Glossary of Terms About Pontoon Docks

Pontoon docks are a specialised type of floating dock commonly used in residential settings as a jetty alternative. They comprise a series of connected components to form a stable...

Top 9 Benefits of a Pontoon Dock

Top 9 Benefits of a Pontoon Dock

If you're lucky enough to live on the waterfront, then there's a good chance a pontoon dock is on your wish list. Pontoon docks are an excellent way to extend your living space and enjoy...

How to Replace Broken Pile Brackets on a Pontoon Dock

How to Replace Broken Pile Brackets on a Pontoon Dock

If you have a pontoon dock, there's a good chance that you'll eventually need to replace a broken pile bracket. Pile brackets are the metal brackets that attach the pontoon dock to the...