I find myself in need of a floating work platform to do regular maintenance, spring commissioning, and winterizing of the boats out back. Our family boat is kept on a 16000# lift so i can only reach about 1/2 of one side from the bulkhead. The rest is impossible or a stretch with the risk of a splash .
I had originally decided to buy a section of floating dock for this as i have way too many items on the to-do list but the best deal i have found so far is $900+ for a 40" x 10' platform.
I would like to build a 4' x 8' platform out of PT 2 by and plywood (about $100 ) I am at a loss on how much buoyancy i need to add to the float, i am thinking of using PVC drain pipe capped at both ends secured inside the box. can anyone offer any advice or a formula i can use to get this right.
TIA Paul