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.
(including the engine) Boat weight can sometimes be difficult to determine. The manufacturer usually gives a weight in the sales brochure but itâs often without the engine. You can usually make an estimated guess. Most modern 20â pontoons with full furniture will weigh 1800 to 2000 lbs. Engines can be 200 to 600 lbs.