Why GatorDock™

The core of GatorDock’s™ strength is not just in the structural aluminum frame that is the foundation of every one of our products. Our strength comes from choosing the best quality materials and construction methods as well as our decades of research and development. GatorDock™ takes great pride in the meticulous engineering and years of testing, validating, and innovation behind our patented dock systems. We choose the best possible marine grade aluminum alloys and extrude them into optimized shapes specifically designed for heavyweight performance in all conditions from high-traffic public areas to private residences to large commercial marinas. GatorDock’s™ expert team of AWS certified master craftsmen weld and hand assemble each custom order providing the best combination of strength, durability and corrosion resistance in a remarkably light weight product. Our firm dedication to quality throughout our manufacturing process is why GatorDock™ is the most trusted name in the industry.

The GatorDock™ line of products have been built to meet the following criteria:

• High Performance: GatorDock™ and parent company, Crane Materials International (CMI), have decades of experience in plastic, composites and aluminum, during which we have refined our product designs to achieve superior performance in harsh marine environments. From a single dock to a full-scale marina, GatorDock™ products are built to perform beyond your expectations.
• Long-Lasting: With over 7000 marine access installations across the United States, you can trust in the proven durability and longevity built into your future dock, pier, or gangway. GatorDocks™ from coast to coast and in all climates have been in service over 30 years without needing to be replaced. Docks and piers composed of other conventional materials, including wood, concrete, or steel could never make this claim.
• Environmentally Friendly: Reducing waste starts in the design of our extruded shapes and continues through fabrication by recycling drop materials and fabricated items that do not pass our stringent quality controls. The lighter aluminum frames result in less fuel used during transportation and quicker installation in the field, reducing the carbon footprint of your project. Finally, the aluminum used in GatorDocks™ has been approved for use in protected bodies of water where treated wood and coated steel have been banned.
• Low Maintenance: GatorDock’s™ line of products require little to no maintenance due to the inherent performance characteristics of marine grade aluminum.
• Cost Efficient: Not only can we provide you with a cost effective solution upfront, but GatorDock™ products will minimize your life cycle costs of repairs and replacement. Your hard-earned dollars can be spent on future projects or expanding your marina.

At CMI, we are committed to revolutionizing the industries we serve through experience, innovation and customer satisfaction. Helping you find the best solution to complete your project on time and within budget is at the core of our business and the secret to our success over the last 65 years. With over seven thousand marine access installations in the U.S. and 800 million feet of product around the world, our real world experience can benefit your project. Whether you are in the early planning, design or development stages, we have experienced professionals that can help you determine the ultimate solution for your project and help you through any challenges you may face.

GatorDock™ can create custom solutions for your marine access needs no matter how small or large of a project you are taking on. Our customers range from individual homeowners to large government entities and include such recent clients as:

• Corporate clients including world renowned theme parks
• US Forest Service
• Fish & Wildlife Commissions
• Departments of Natural Resources

Why Aluminum?

We know that a new marine access system is a large investment. Ensure a long life span and minimal maintenance by using GatorDocks™ constructed with corrosion resistant, marine grade aluminum.

Over just a few years salt and marine borers destroy wood support piles. Build your dock once by using the best materials available.	This steel marine wall is failing and full of large holes due to corrosion by salt, water and weather.	This was once a concrete walkway. Water eats away at concrete’s porous texture and water movement washes away the foundation causing collapse.