Tommy Docks

Buying Guide: Tommy Docks Dock Hardware

Dock Frame Connectors
Outside corner and straight brackets join dock sections, and the straight bracket connects two sections either end to end or side to side. The gray steel brackets have polyester powder coat paint for rust protection, and a silver steel L-pin is also offered.

Feet, Pads and Pipe Caps
The auger foot is 8 in. long and suits soft soil, mud deeper than 24 in., or rough water areas. The muck foot pad is 14 in. square and is meant for soft or semi-soft lake bottoms where the soil does not exceed 12 in. deep. Blue pipe caps cover the ends of 1-1/4-in. pipe.

Dock Line
The white braided nylon dock line is 15 ft. long and 3/8 in. thick, with a 4400 lb break strength. It is made from marine nylon and has a 12 in. eye splice for securing a watercraft to a cleat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tommy Docks make?
Tommy Docks offers hardware for do-it-yourself docks, including outside corner and straight brackets, L-pins, gray steel foot pads, an auger foot, a muck foot pad, blue pipe caps and white braided nylon dock line.

How do I choose the right foot or pad?
Match the foot to your lake bottom. The auger foot suits soft soil, mud deeper than 24 in., or rough water, while the muck foot pad suits soft or semi-soft bottoms where soils do not exceed 12 in. deep. Measure your dock post pipe and match the size on your old part before ordering.

Can Tommy Docks hardware be used in salt water?
No. Tommy Docks hardware is not meant to be used in brackish or salt waters. Check your dock manual and follow the manufacturer's instructions for the setup you plan.