Our Patented Automated Retractable Dock System is a revolutionary new way to gain the most use of waterfront property while resulting in minimal negative impacts on wetlands. Invented, developed and patented (7,144,199 B2) by Michael Bontje, this docking system can advance decking over installed pilings following a specialized track and can retract after use (with optional remote). It fits neatly in a closet-sized weather shelter that can even be placed below grade (i.e., no unsightly or ungainly pile of equipment to block your waterfront view!).
BENEFITS: 1: Minimal to no shadowing of wetland below. 2: Useful in vegetated tidal/freshwater wetlands. 3: Minimal construction impact. 4: Useful with NYSDEC Article 24 and Article 25 of the Environmental Conservation Law, NJAC 7:7A and E, Connecticut DEEP as well as useful for obtaining permitting in otherwise un-permittable circumstances from the Army Corps of Engineers. 5: For boat owners with seasonal properties and who keep their boats seasonally at their own docks, we can work with insurance companies to reduce boat insurance costs. |