Tampa Bay Floating Docks & Drive-On Ports

Built for Tampa Bay’s canals, rivers, Intracoastal & open-bay homes: modular floating docks, boat ports, PWC/Jet Ski ports, pontoon ports, ProTect’R™ canopies, and swim rafts—installed by your local Wave Armor dealer.

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Floating dock and port options for Tampa Bay canals and bays
Modular sections sized for bayfront homes, canals, rivers & marinas across Tampa Bay.

Why Tampa Bay homeowners choose floating docks

Tide & surge friendly

Floating platforms follow daily tides and seasonal surges across Old Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay & Boca Ciega. Hinge/pipe-sleeve kits keep alignment tight along seawalls and narrow canals.

Salt-smart & low-upkeep

UV-stable, foam-filled shells with corrosion-resistant hardware. Rinse and relax—no rot, sanding, or repainting.

Expand later

Start with a lounge dock; add PWC, boat or pontoon ports and a canopy later—no tear-out required.

Year-round boating & storm season — why floating docks work here

  • Long hot season: peak boating from spring through fall. Floating ports keep hulls high & dry between trips to cut fouling.
  • Afternoon storms: sea-breeze pop-ups are normal. Floating systems rise with quick surges and return level.
  • Mild winters: protected canals & rivers see active winter boating across the bay.
  • Hurricane season: June–Nov. Modular layouts + proper anchoring let you prep fast and recover quickly after high water.

Add a ProTect’R™ canopy for UV/rain coverage while loading in summer and shoulder seasons.

Drive-on PWC port in a Tampa Bay canal
Drive-on convenience keeps PWCs high & dry for quick runs to the bay or Intracoastal.

Popular add-ons around Tampa Bay

  • PWC / Jet Ski drive-on ports for Intracoastal canals & island neighborhoods
  • Boat ports for bay boats, skiffs & family center consoles
  • Pontoon & tritoon ports — power-free, drive-on convenience
  • ProTect’R™ canopies — shade + protection from sun and squalls
  • Steps, cleats, bumpers, ladders for narrow seawall approaches
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Drive-on boat port integrated with floating dock on Tampa Bay
Clean drive-on integration for bay & river approaches.

Local install notes: bridges, channels & bay chop

Approach, wind & wake

We place ports for sea-breeze crosswinds, weekend traffic, and turning radii at seawalls. Hardware/anchoring matched to shoreline type (seawall/pilings/floating) and exposure.

Channels & bridges

From Gandy to the Sunshine Skyway, channels see heavy traffic and wake. We spec low-profile layouts and bow-stop positioning to ease drive-on and protect hulls.

Rivers & estuaries

On the Alafia & Little Manatee, we account for current and seasonal level changes; pipe sleeves or hinge kits keep alignment smooth.

Permitting guidance

Many modular additions are straightforward. We outline drawings, setbacks, and typical steps as part of your quote—tailored to Tampa Bay waters.

Tampa Bay service area

We install throughout the bay: Tampa, St. Petersburg, Apollo Beach, Riverview/Alafia, Tierra Verde, and Clearwater side bays. East on the Alafia & Little Manatee; west along the Intracoastal.

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Local photos & projects

Modular floating dock foundation with space for a future boat port on Tampa Bay
Foundation set today, easy expansion later.
Drive-on boat port integrated with floating dock near a bayfront seawall
Drive-on docking for fast bay access.
Pontoon port sized for tritoon with access to Tampa Bay and ICW
Pontoon/tritoon port — no lift power required.

Tip: When you upload project photos later, use descriptive alt text (e.g., “Tampa Bay floating dock with PWC port on Intracoastal canal”).

Get a free Tampa Bay design & quote

Tell us your canal/river/bay, shoreline type (seawall/pilings), boat/PWC, and goals. We’ll send a simple layout and a clear price.







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