We recommend contacting a local professional, like our expert team at Diversified Docks & Lifts. A lakefront professional will make different recommendations based on water depth, the lake bottom, and your shoreline. They will also make recommendations based on the dock's hardware. Your needs may differ depending on whether you plan to remove the dock, leave it in the water, or hire someone to provide that service. Having the right product will ensure years of stress-free boating seasons.