Normal Duty hardware fits the average residential dock in calm, protected water like a quiet lake or sheltered cove. Heavy-duty hardware uses thicker steel and beefier brackets that tie into the dock's primary structure, so it holds up to bigger waves, current, boat wakes, and rough weather. If your water stays mellow most of the year, Normal Duty is the place to start.

Your footpad depends on what sits under your dock. The round 8-inch footpad holds firm on hard-packed soil or sandy lake beds, the square Muck Footpad spreads the load across soft or silty bottoms up to 12 inches deep so your posts don't sink, and Auger Feet screw down into loose ground for a locked-in hold.

Most Tommy Docks footpads, brackets, and accessories pair with the 1-1/4-inch Normal Duty pipe, which measures 1.66 inches in outside diameter. Each product page lists its compatible pipe size and part number, so you can confirm fitment before you order.

Each bracket handles a different connection point or hole on your dock frame. The "A" bracket is for outside corners, the "B" bracket joins straight runs, the "C" bracket fits 2-way inside corners, and the "D" bracket handles 3-way inside corners.

Yes, no dock construction project needed. Our systems are built for DIY assembly with no cutting required. A weekend, basic tools, and a helping hand are all you need.

The Winch Leveling System and Leveling Hook let you raise, lower, and square up your docking points once the posts are in place. For auger feet, the Auger Wrench helps you turn them down into the bottom by hand, and the installation instructions on each product page walk through the setup.