The permanent pier will eliminate the annual expense of installation and removal along with waiting for service due to bad weather, equipment failure or product shortage. Due to the excessive snowstorms in Spring 2011 and a delayed install season, the permanent pier stays in all year long, allowing usage of your pier before Memorial Day Weekend and long past Labor Day Weekend. Permanent Piers were designed for Lake Michigan and the bay of Green Bay seasonal weather.

Advantages to converting an existing pier to a permanent pier:
No annual pier installation or removal
Utilize existing galvanized pier with recycled plastic deck
6" galvanized pipe compared to 1.5" or 2"
Adding 6" galvanized I-beams, U-bolted to frame
Use existing side extension
Add new end extension if permanent boatlift is in future
All existing Port-A-Pier accessories are attachable

The process for installation is as follows:
Install existing Port-A-Pier
Locate and drill holes 6' deep in lake bottom
Insert galvanized, steel pipes into lake bottom
Secure galvanized steel pipe to permanent pier
Pump grout through pipes filling holes to secure