Doughboy Pool Semi Inground - Make Deeper

We have a 12' x 24' Doughboy above ground pool partly in ground. The wall is 48" leaving us with only about 36" of water. Can we make this deeper or are there straps from side to side that will be in the way?


Hi. This size pool is made two ways, with and without straps. Either way a deep end is more than possible. On this page Above
Ground Pool Directions I show how a pool with straps can be converted to one without straps.

If your pool is a foot or more in the ground you could cut your straps out and not have to worry about converting your pool and installing the big blocks. The blocks are used to hold the wall from pushing out with the water pressure, the dirt around the pool would do the same thing.

When digging the center out be sure to leave all the pressure plate assembly on flat ground. Come in about six inches from these plates and start sloping. This means your pool sides will have about a three foot ledge. The ends should have a ledge also but not as big. You should have at least a foot and a half before your slope begins, this holds the wall and cove in place.

Below are a few pages that might help with installing the new liner.


Expandable Liner Installation

Overlap Liners


Above Ground Pool Liner Installation

Vinyl Liner Replacement