Multinautic QP-400 Aluminum Dock Kit - Do It Yourself

The ultra-lightweight Multinautic® aluminium fixed dock has an all aluminum structure that is easy to assemble (with the included stainless-steel hardware) and will never rust! This dock is ideal for shallow water up to 1.2 m (4 ft.) deep. The dock comes with all the necessary hardware to assemble and join 2 docks end to end, side by side or in an ‘’L’’ shape. Plus, this Multinautic® aluminium fixed dock is 100% recyclable!
Features:
Complete marine-grade aluminium frame
Extremely lightweight
Easy to assemble
Stainless-steel hardware
Dock is strong and durable
Easily transported
Dock with wooden decking (not included) will float to installation site (Please note: This is not a floating dock)
Accessories to assemble and join docks (end to end, side by side or in an ‘’L’’ shape)
Will handle a charge of 344.7 kg (760 lb.)
100% recyclable
Easy to remove for wintertime storage
Requires (10x) 2.54 cm (finished) x 15.2 cm x 2.4 m (1 in. [finished] x 6 in. x 8 ft.) cedar or composite decking to complete dock (not included)
Kit Includes:
2 - aluminium dock sides 243.8 cm (96 in.)
1 - aluminium central support 121.9 cm (48 in.)
2 - aluminium end pieces 121.9 cm (48 in.)
2 - galvanized-steel base plates 15.2 cm x 15.2 cm (6 in. x 6 in.)
2 - galvanized-steel leg posts 1.8 m (6 ft.)
2 - PVC post caps
2 - junction plates
1 - lateral adapter
1 - parallel adapter
8 - bolts 2.54 cm x 1.3 cm (1 in. x 0.5 in.)
24 - bolts, nuts and lock washers
Specifications:
Steel posts: 0.3 cm (0.125 in.) thickness x 1.8 m (6 ft.) long
Dimensions (L x W x H): 243.8 cm x 121.9 cm x 15.2 cm; (96 in. x 48 in. x 6 in.)
Weight: 26 kg (57 lb.)
Warranty:
3 years
Note: Compatible Red Cedar Decking Kit for Multinautic® Aluminum Docks available for purchase on Costco.ca, see item number 358926.
For more information about this product, call Multinautic® Customer Service Centre at 1-800-585-1237, or email [e-mail].
Model: 21011

[@DearApolloZ]

Thanks for flying through it in great detail. Really helped visualize the steps needed. Nothing was glazed over at all. .....

[@bmaher4882]

Can you use pressure treated lumber on these Aluminum dock kits?

[@jean-philippemichaud6747]

Yes you can.

[@bmaher4882]

@@jean-philippemichaud6747 the chemicals in pressure treated wood will not have a reaction with aluminum? I read this somewhere else was hoping someone could answer.

[@multinautic1868]

Available in USA:
www.costco.com/multinautic-4-ft.-x-8-ft.-aluminum-dock-kit---do-it-yourself.product.100172319.html
And in Canada:
www.costco.ca/multinautic-qp-400-ultra-light-aluminium-fixed-dock-kit.product.10328517.html

[@andrewsoule7921]

Multinautics are some of the absolute worst docks to install. Requires use of wrenches and sockets while in the water as well as nuts and bolts that can all be dropped in. The relationship of the post/feet to the decking eliminates the possibility of using the technique of flipping in the next section meaning you pretty much are required to be in the water. This is not so much a problem if you have a "clean" water front that is relatively shallow but a mucky bottom and/or depth around shoulder height becomes a real issue. Spend your money wisely up front on a better designed system, you will save money on your installation charges over the years. We charge twice the amount for a Multinautic install as we do for a shoremaster or other well designed dock system.

[@jeroliver]

Hey man, thanks for this feedback. What are some other brands I should look at?