A floating dock

Left over galvanized Z-Channels...

bend into shape....

Screwed together...

Stabilized...

2x4 placed to get the barrels supported...

Barrels secured with galvanized high strength wire, protected by a garden hose...

It floats!

Decking goes on...

Final seal for the wood...

The bridge extension...

Dock floated in place...

Bridge (widow maker) gets started...

Test drive to see fit before the wood goes on...

Here comes the bridge...

 

Marriage of dock and bridge...

Secured!

Final wood placed...

Enjoy!