Tampa Floating Docks & Drive-On Ports

Built for Tampa’s canals, bayfront homes, and the Hillsborough River: modular floating docks, boat ports, PWC/Jet Ski ports, pontoon ports, ProTect’R™ canopies, and swim rafts—installed by your local Wave Armor dealer.

Davis IslandsHarbour IslandApollo BeachPalmetto BeachBayshore
Hillsborough RiverHillsborough BayChannelsideDavis Islands Cut
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Floating dock and drive-on boat port on a Tampa bayfront home
Clean, modular dock + boat port setups for Tampa Bay homes and river frontage.

Why Tampa homeowners choose floating docks

Made for bay tide & river level

Floating platforms follow Tampa Bay’s tides and the Hillsborough River’s level changes. Hinge/pipe-sleeve kits keep alignment tight along seawalls and narrow canals.

Salt-smart & low-upkeep

UV-stable, foam-filled shells resist sun and salt. Rinse and relax—no rot, sanding, or repainting.

Expand later

Start with a lounge dock; add a PWC, boat, or pontoon port without tearing out your foundation.

Tampa’s year-round weather: why floating docks make sense

  • Long hot season: late spring through early fall brings daily boating. Floating ports keep hulls dry between runs and cut growth.
  • Afternoon storms: summer pop-ups and windy squalls are normal. Floating systems rise with short-term surges and return to level automatically.
  • Mild winters: cooler temps but active boating—especially on the river and in sheltered canals.
  • Hurricane season: June–November. Modular docks + proper anchoring let you prep fast and recover quickly after high water.

Tip: add a ProTect’R™ canopy to shield from UV and summer rain while loading/unloading.

Drive-on PWC port attached to a floating dock in a Tampa canal
Drive-on convenience keeps PWCs high and dry—perfect for Davis Islands and Apollo Beach canals.

Popular Tampa add-ons

  • PWC / Jet Ski drive-on ports for river and bay channels
  • Boat ports sized for bay boats, skiffs, and family center consoles
  • Pontoon & tritoon ports — power-free, drive-on convenience
  • ProTect’R™ canopies — shade + protection from sun and summer storms
  • Steps, cleats, bumpers, ladders for tight canal sides
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Dock modules and port options suitable for Tampa canals and bay access
Modules, corners, ramps, and wedges to fit your shoreline geometry.

Local install notes: Davis Islands, Harbour Island & Apollo Beach

Approach, wind & wake

We set port position and bow stop for bay chop, sea-breeze crosswind, and tight turning radii. Hardware and anchoring match your shoreline (seawall/pilings/floating).

River considerations

On the Hillsborough, we account for current and level changes, and spec pipe sleeves or hinge kits to 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 waters.

Neighborhood fit

Low-profile installs that look great along Bayshore, Channelside, and the island neighborhoods.

Tampa service area

We install throughout Tampa: Davis Islands, Harbour Island, Bayshore, Channelside, and Apollo Beach. East toward Palmetto Beach; north along the Hillsborough River.

Looking outside Tampa? See Tampa Bay or St. Petersburg.

Local photos & projects

Modular floating dock foundation with space for a future boat port on a Tampa canal
Foundation set for future port expansion.
Drive-on boat port integrated with floating dock near Davis Islands
Clean drive-on integration at the seawall.
Pontoon port sized for tritoon with Tampa Bay access
Pontoon/tritoon port — no lift power required.

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Get a free Tampa design & quote

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







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