Countries by average annual precipitation. In meteorology, precipitation is any product of the condensation of atmospheric water vapor that falls under gravity. The main forms of precipitation include drizzle, rain, sleet, snow, graupel and hail. Precipitation occurs when a portion of the atmosphere becomes saturated with water vapor, so that the water condenses and precipitates.
1 Piling docks, perhaps the most popular type of permanent dock, usually cost about $20 to $40 per square foot. That includes installation but not fancy features such as gazebos, rails or lifts. Those features can raise the price to $60 per square foot.  Adding a boat lift usually costs an extra $5,000 to $7,000.
Pontoon boat prices reflect deck size, brand, quality of materials, engine size, tube size, the year it was made, and extra features: 1  A small, no-frills boat can cost as little as $11,500. 2  The average pontoon boat sells for roughly $20,000. 3  For higher-end pontoon boats, prices start at $35,000-$40,000.