Dock Repair & Maintenance
When choosing a company to service or maintain your existing dock, a good starting point is to find one that is close to you. We service existing docks from Bagnell Dam to the 24MM of the main channel including the Gravois Arm. By limiting ourselves to this area we are able to give a timely response and put out services of high quality.
Another factor to consider is the capabilities of the company. We maintain a top notch service fleet of knowledgeable employees and capable floating vessels and other equipment to serve our customers
Meet our fleet:
The phyxer
The phyxer was the origin of Horseshoe Bend Dock Service. A 22’ x 46’ Corp of Engineers flat barge turned self propelled. The first vessel we ever built. It’s purpose is assisting in large scale dock models/reinforcements on commercial docks as well as residential. Also lifting docks out of the water to assist in floatation removal/replacement. It’s hull was originally riveted together in 1931.
The captain
A twin engine diesel tug boat meant for one purpose: to push and push hard.
The Louisiana purchase
A twin engine aluminum V-barge built by Hanko’s Boats of Morgan City, Louisiana. This fast response vessel is used in dock repairs and maintenance. Hauls up to 6,000 lbs at 30 mph.
the tracy b
The newest member of our fleet built by Hanko’s Boats of Morgan City, Louisiana is the Tracy B. Named after Tracy Bachelier, the owner of Horseshoe Bend Dock & Rip Rap Service. The Tracy is a fast response dual outboard aluminum V-barge. Used in small repairs and dock maintenance. Also used to push docks and barges big and small.
the franklin e
Named after our company’s founder, Franklin Emile Bachelier. The Franklin is a twin engine diesel push boat 14’ wide x 26’ long. It is used primarily in pushing massive loads such as the rip rap barge and big commercial docks.