Maximize Your Waterfront Space
If you have a waterfront property, you have probably thought about adding a custom boat dock to your St. Pete Beach backyard. This addition is not only a convenient spot to keep your watercraft, but it can be a great place to sit and enjoy your view or host a neighborhood barbeque. With the help of Priority Marine Construction, you can feel confident that your backyard addition will look perfect and be structurally sound. As a local marine construction company for over 30 years, we have all of the necessary qualifications to create and build a perfect design.
Custom Boat Docks
Before we begin construction on St Pete Beach custom boat docks, we will need to figure out what kind will best suit your needs. The two basic designs are either floating or stationary. Floating ones will be anchored to the shore, and are perfect for an area with a mucky bottom, a significant difference between high and low tide, or very deep water. Stationary docks are better for areas with rough water conditions since the waves can easily pass underneath them. If you are unsure which is best for you, our experienced technicians at Priority Marine in St Pete Beach would be happy to sit down with you and help you figure out which will benefit you the most.
Material
One of the most important decisions you can make concerning your custom boat dock is building material to use. At Priority Maine Construction in St Petersburg, we offer our customers the ability to use a Brazilian walnut hardwood called Ipe. This is one of the strongest wood materials available and is rated to last at least 30 years. Since it is a tropical hardwood, it is naturally resilient against marine environments, making it perfect for your next marine construction project.
An alternative to using wood as a building material for custom boat docks is a composite material made of a mixture of plastic and wood fibers. Some of the popular brands we use are Trex, TimberTech, and Azek. All three come in a variety of colors, so they can match whatever look you desire. This composite material is extremely durable, low maintenance, and resistant to harmful insects. Also, unlike wood, it will never warp or need to be stained and sanded.
Accessories
Once you have chosen the layout and building material, the next step is to decide what accessories you would like on your custom boat dock. This is where you can get as creative as you want; think about what uses the new addition will serve, and we can make sure to add the necessary embellishments. If you plan to host many get-togethers, you might want to add seating areas or a bar. If you like to catch your own dinner, we can install fishing rod holders and cleaning tables. Some other available accessories include:
- Ladders for easy water access
- Cleats to tie up your boat
- Bumpers to protect the dock and your watercraft if there are frequent waves or heavy traffic
- Storage boxes that can double as seats
- Boat lift to keep your watercraft out of the water and for easy cleaning
- Solar-powered lights for aesthetics and added safety
Priority Marine Dock Construction
As the best custom boat dock builders in St Petersburg, at Priority Marine Construction, we can design, create, and build the perfect new backyard addition for you. If you are lucky enough to live on the water, you should take advantage of your view and have a beautiful place to unwind and relax. With our help, this dream can become a reality.
We are boaters too, and we know that it takes personal experience to know what makes a dock the very best; we would never build something that we wouldn’t want to use ourselves. Our experienced technicians will know exactly what design and material will be best suited for your St Pete Beach home and build something you can trust and be proud of.
For more information on our custom boat docks, contact us today at 727-662-9146.