Welcome WMA members! Agenda

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1 Welcome WMA members! Agenda Overview Ace/Pier Genius Floatation technical details and questions to ask Docking technical details Case study at Manitowoc and Washburn Questions

Marina Dock systems Managers perspective New docks are needed what to replace? The entire marina? some parts of marina? Ice damage? Adding on? How to buy?

2 Marina Dock systems Managers perspective New docks are needed what to replace? The entire marina? some parts of marina? Ice damage? Adding on? How to buy? Lots of choices, big companies, small companies, local companies, component companies, some manufacture and install others rely on a local installation contractor What to buy? Aluminum, steel, 1000 s of decking options, floats What do you do? How do you your know your getting a good value for your money?

3 Marina Dock systems Managers perspective What Ace/Pier Genius offers Ace and Pier Genius can bring together ALL the information and resources YOU need to make GREAT decisions on your dock projects. + = WIN!!

4 Marina Dock systems Technical overview What Ace offers Commitment to setting and leading the Industry quality standards Test every size of float annually

5 Tank Tested Buoyancy

6 7 Day Hunt Water Absorption Test

7 Falling Dart Impact Test

8 Encasement Wall Thickness Test

9 Ace Questions?

10 Pier Genius Redefining the floating dock

11 Anti-Sway floating docks BACKGROUND Built/Owned/Operated 60 slip marina Hydrohoist floating boatlift distributor Degreed engineer post graduate level Founded Pier Genius in 2006 Focused on stability of floating dock systems, and relationships with the industry Work with the highest level of ethics, integrity, and trust every day The floating dock that feels like a stationary

12 Anti-Sway floating docks Proud supporter of WMA Affinity program contributes 3% of all sales made to WMA members! Thank you to Madeline Island, and Manitowoc! The floating dock that feels like a stationary

13 Anti-Sway floating docks Stability on floating systems Wood is BAD 1. Moisture absorption 2. Rots as soon as its milled ie. Rust on bare steel 3. New realistic good life ~8 years The floating dock that feels like a stationary

14 Anti-Sway floating docks Stability on floating systems Frame Angle Iron is BAD 1. Torsional Flex 2. Used because less work for galvanizing 3. Truss side frames do very little and cost a lot 4. Gauge of material isn t as important as overall structure 5. Heavy requiring more floatation costs The floating dock that feels like a stationary

15 What is Anti-Sway?

16 Anti-Sway floating docks Why Ace floats Dock MFG perspective Integrated mounting points depend on accurate wall thickness Ice loading, seiche, etc Buoyancy ratings must be accurate every time Inaccurate float ratios cause stresses or loadings not expected in dock design The floating dock that feels like a stationary

17 Anti-Sway floating docks Pier Genius products The only 3rd party certified frame Modular floating frames in 4 sizes 4x8, 4x10, 6x8, and 6x10 Optimized decking based on need Patented marine grade nylon decking exclusive to Pier Genius because it s the best The floating dock that feels like a stationary

NOT a typical composite Weight adds stability in rough water Panelized for

18 Anti-Sway floating docks Pier Genius PG Deck decking #1 Seller 20 year warranty NO WOOD Recycled carpet fibers Great price point 1/32 expansion NOT a typical composite Weight adds stability in rough water Panelized for easy access Recycled and recyclable The floating dock that feels like a stationary

19 See why its Pier Genius Main take away for floating dock systems: Tube frame steel systems ideal for great lakes ask for it Independent 3 rd party frame testing ask for it ICC certified decking ask for it Float ratios ask for it References ask for them and call them Lastly find a company that you trust will treat you fairly and have your best intentions in mind!

Anti-Sway floating docks Pier Genius 2014 Case study Manitowoc Aging multi manufacturer system and needed guidance on what the life of each part of the marina had left Sent in Sheldon King to conduct

20 Anti-Sway floating docks Pier Genius 2014 Case study Manitowoc Aging multi manufacturer system and needed guidance on what the life of each part of the marina had left Sent in Sheldon King to conduct a dock only assessment and laid out a plan for the marina that would help the city budget for the upcoming years Immediately replace ice damaged finger piers The floating dock that feels like a stationary

maximum stability <1/2 of sway with no underwater truss

The only dock we know of to perform at such a high level

21 Anti-Sway floating docks Pier Genius 2014 Case study Manitowoc 6x50 foot fingers damaged in the ice Wanted maximum stability <1/2 of sway with no underwater truss One dock builder said IMPOSSIBLE! Success! The only dock we know of to perform at such a high level of torsional rigidity! Thank you RICH!! The floating dock that feels like a stationary

Lots of life left in the Meeco system 10-15 years Maintenance is very

22 Anti-Sway floating docks Pier Genius 2014 Case study Washburn 30+ year old Atlantic Meeco system Nothing wrong! Lots of life left in the Meeco system years Maintenance is very well controlled and issues fixed quickly THANK YOU MICHELLE!!! The floating dock that feels like a stationary

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