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Boat Lifts
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November 11, 2026
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9 min read
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Hurricane Marine Products Boat Lift Guide, Part II: Bay boats, pontoons, PWCs and smaller boats

November 11, 2026
Photo courtesy of Hurricane Marine Products
Boat Lifts
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November 11, 2026
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10 min read
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Hurricane Marine Products Boat Lift Guide, Part I: Big center consoles and yachts

November 11, 2026
A white fish-cleaning table on a Florida dock at sunset, with open water of the Indian River Lagoon in the background
Docks
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November 10, 2026
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13 min read
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What should I add to my dock for the ultimate outdoorsman and fishing setup?

November 10, 2026
Dockside Builders. A Florida canal-front deck in a warm gray-brown composite plank, looking toward a quiet residential canal.
Maintenance
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November 10, 2026
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6 min read
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Wood vs. composite decking: what's best for a Florida waterfront?

November 10, 2026
A Florida canal dock with composite decking, two boat lifts, stainless boarding ladders and a storage box
Maintenance
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November 10, 2026
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8 min read
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What should I add to my dock for hurricane season?

November 10, 2026
Dockside Builders crane barge lowering a gray honeycomb concrete Reef Arch beside installed arches in shallow water inside a yellow turbidity curtain
Project Stories
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November 6, 2026
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6 min read
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Reef Arches living shorelines: Coconut Point, ORCA, and how to watch the site

November 6, 2026
Flooded boardwalk and damaged wooden dock after high water in Central Florida
Maintenance
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November 6, 2026
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8 min read
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What should I check on my dock and seawall after Central Florida's historic flood?

November 6, 2026
A thatched waterfront tiki hut on a dock beside a boat lift holding a pontoon boat in Micco, Florida, at dusk
Project Stories
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November 5, 2026
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5 min read
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What is a waterfront tiki hut, and how does it fit a Florida dock?

November 5, 2026
Dockside Builders crane barge lowering a gray honeycomb concrete Reef Arch beside a row of installed arches in shallow water, with a yellow turbidity curtain and crew in safety vests
Project Stories
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October 30, 2026
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4 min read
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How Reef Arches are protecting the Sebastian Inlet shoreline

October 30, 2026
Long fishing pier with pilings and a covered platform over the Indian River Lagoon, built by Dockside Builders in Barefoot Bay, FL
Project Stories
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October 23, 2026
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3 min read
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Project spotlight: a fishing pier for Barefoot Bay

October 23, 2026
What is a dune crossover, and do you need one?
Project Stories
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October 24, 2026
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2 min read
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What is a dune crossover, and do you need one?

October 24, 2026
How to choose a dock contractor in Florida
Docks
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October 25, 2026
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2 min read
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How to choose a dock contractor in Florida

October 25, 2026
How to choose a boat lift (and when to add a covered boat dock)
Boat Lifts
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October 26, 2026
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2 min read
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How to choose the right boat lift for your Florida dock

October 26, 2026
Dockside Builders. A Florida canal seawall at king tide, with water over the cap and onto the lawn.
Seawalls
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October 27, 2026
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14 min read
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Wood, vinyl, concrete or stacked rock: which seawall fits a Treasure Coast shoreline?

October 27, 2026
How much does a seawall cost per foot in Florida?
Seawalls
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October 30, 2026
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2 min read
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How much does a seawall cost per square foot in Florida?

October 30, 2026
King tide floodwater surrounding a wooden dock and a waterfront house, with yellow caution tape on the railings
Maintenance
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October 29, 2026
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2 min read
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What is a king tide, and how does it affect your seawall and dock?

October 29, 2026
Do I need a permit to build a dock in Florida?
Permits
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October 28, 2026
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3 min read
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Do I need a permit to build a dock in Florida?

October 28, 2026

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