Is Making A Wood Dock Pedestal Practical?

[Dave Richards]

I wouldn't expect a great deal of longevity for something like that made of pressure treated lumber or marine ply in a saltwater environment unless you plan to do a lot of upkeep. You might investigate the cost of the electrical stuff required to make your pedestal suitable for the application, too. Between the cost of those parts, the opther materials and your repeated input of labor to keep the thing in good shape, a manufactured pedestal might be a pretty reasonable investment. I did a quick look at Defender's site and see they have a dock pedestal with two 30 Amp 125 Volt Twist Lock Shore Power Outlets, two Water Spigots, and a Fluorescent Light with Dusk to Dawn Photocell for $610. Not cheap but for the convenience and minimal upkeep required, I'd be inclined to go that way.