Hardware that Works Together

Why is it important to have high quality hardware?

Alumi-Span is your one-stop-shop for boat dock hardware. Everything is made to work with each other, so your installation experience is seamless.

Complete Hardware Kits

Each hardware component comes with all the necessary parts for a seamless installation. Whether you're installing a ladder, securing a dock post, or assembling a complete dock system, we provide everything you need in one package. This eliminates the hassle of sourcing additional hardware and ensures compatibility across all components.

Comprehensive Range of Products

Alumi-Span offers a diverse selection of hardware to meet various dock requirements. Our product line includes:

• Ladder Mounting Kits: Designed for the secure and stable attachment of dock ladders.
• Diagonal Assemblies: Make any 2” pole into a diagonal brace to stabilize your dock.
• Bumper and Corner Pins: Used to secure dock end bumpers, side bumpers, and corners to dock sections.
• Replacement Hardware: Replacement hardware for any parts is available in bolt, nut, and washer sets

Read more in our latest article.

Why Choose Alumi-Span Boat Dock Parts?

Alumi-Span boat dock parts are more than just a collection of nuts and bolts—they’re a commitment to quality and reliability. Whether you're setting up a new dock or upgrading an existing one, Alumi-Span's hardware is a dependable choice.

If you have questions about our products, or if you’re ready to place an order, call 855-523-2444 or submit a contact form here.

High-Quality Dock Hardware

Is all boat dock hardware the same?

The answer is no! When it comes to building or maintaining a dock, choosing the right hardware is just as important choosing the right sections. Alumi-Span offers a wide range of hardware options, all designed to make dock installation and maintenance straightforward and efficient.

Corrosion-Resistant Components

Alumi-Span’s hardware is built to last, even in the harshest conditions. All nuts, bolts, and fittings are hot-dipped galvanized, providing superior protection against corrosion caused by water and weather exposure. This galvanization process ensures that the hardware remains strong and reliable, giving you peace of mind for years to come.

Simplified Installation with Uniform Bolts

All our bolts are standardized to the same size, meaning you only need one wrench to handle your entire dock assembly. This not only saves time, but also reduces the need for carrying multiple tools, which makes the building process run smoother.

Read more in our latest article.

Why Choose Alumi-Span Boat Dock Parts?

Alumi-Span boat dock parts are more than just a collection of nuts and bolts—they’re a commitment to quality and reliability. Whether you're setting up a new dock or upgrading an existing one, Alumi-Span's hardware is a dependable choice.

If you have questions about our products, or if you’re ready to place an order, call 855-523-2444 or submit a contact form here.

Augers and Permanent Bases

Do you know if your dock needs an auger or permanent base?

Following our previous blog, here are two more pieces of hardware that can help keep your dock stable:

Augers: Augers screw down into the ground and are ideal when the dock needs to be anchored. This can be because a boat is being tied directly to the dock, it is a shorter dock, or the dock stays in all year round. Often a combination of augers and bottom plates can be used to keep installation easier or both can be used in milder muck situations. Read our previous blog for more info on bottom plates.

Permanent Dock Base: Alumi-Span’s Perma-Auger is a great way to get an augered dock base, without the work each year. Designed to stay under the ice line year-round, these are installed one time. Regular 2”OD uprights simply drop into them. A large vinyl funnel makes it easy to put in the post even if visibility is restricted. They should not be installed in areas so shallow that the ice can freeze around the unit. Leave 6-10 inches of pole sticking out of the lake bottom to avoid sand getting in the tube.

Read more in our latest article.

Shop Boat Dock Parts and More!

No matter your lake bottom conditions, Alumi-Span has a solution for you! Call 855-523-2444 or submit a contact form to get our advice on what boat dock parts would work best for you!

Bottom Plates

Do you know what type of bottom plate you need to keep your dock stable?

Here are three types of bottom plates offered by Alumi-Span:

• Standard Bottom Plates: The standard bottom plate is great for solid, sandy lake bottoms on docks over thirty feet long. This 6”x6” plate fits around both a 2” OD pole or a 1.9” pole. The advantage to using bottom plates is you can leave your entire leg set together when taking the dock out each year.This not only makes installation easier, but it also minimizes levelling of the dock from year to year. These plates can also be moved up the pole a bit for milder muck situations.
• Large Bottom Plates: The large bottom plate provides added support and is used for a variety of reasons. These 12”x12” plates are ideal for supporting party platforms. They not only add stability, but they make installation of a platform easier as well. This is because they allow the truss to stand on its own in the water as sections are added to it. These larger plates are also helpful when muck is an issue (up to a foot and a half of muck). The plate can be run up the pole, so that the leg set can be jammed into the muck and still have something stable on which to rest.
• Bottom Plates and Treated Boards: For more extreme muck conditions (over a foot and a half), a treated piece of plywood with a hole in the middle can be used in combination with a standard bottom plate. The upright poles of the leg set go through the board, while the bottom plate rests on top of it. The board creates a stable surface on which your dock can rest. It also gives you something to stand on while doing the install.

Read more in our latest article.

Shop Boat Dock Parts and More!

No matter your lake bottom conditions, Alumi-Span has a solution for you! Call 855-523-2444 or submit a contact form to get our advice on what boat dock parts would work best for you!