Born from boaters’ frustration with bottom paint and hull scrubbing, Solstice Docking Solutions brings SeaPen in-water dry docks to U.S. boat owners, keeping boats floating naturally while completely dry. The company teamed with Australia’s Barber family in 2018 to introduce SeaPen to the American market; within six months, the system won a Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award. Solstice also provides modular Dock Blocks and custom on-site dock installations, extending its focus from boat storage to the broader waterfront setup.
Jet Dock Systems, IncFrom its Cleveland manufacturing base, Jet Dock Systems makes specialized floating boat lifts and drive-on docking systems for watercraft ranging from personal watercraft to large boats. The company says it invented drive-on docking, and its patented modular design lets owners reconfigure or expand portable docks for changing water levels and demanding marine conditions. Jet Dock also operates a facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and distributes through dealers around the world.CLEVELAND, OH
AlumidockFamily-owned Alumidock has been making American-made aluminum waterfront equipment since 1968, including configurable docks, removable stairways and lightweight gangways. Based in Randolph, New York, the company builds its systems from marine-grade aluminum around easy-to-assemble brackets, making them lighter to install, remove and store than conventional waterfront structures. Its newer EasyConnect line adds independently adjustable legs and modular sections for changing lake bottoms and water levels.RANDOLPH, NY
Deep Creek Docks, IncBorn from Deep Creek Lake’s marine trade, Deep Creek Docks manufactures standard and custom aluminum floating dock systems in Accident, Maryland. Founded in 1999 by Eric Sisler and now owned by his nephew Justin Hershman, the company builds its docks by hand with all-welded frames and backs them with maintenance, repair, and refurbishing services. Its dock-building roots stretch back more than 40 years through the Sisler family’s marine businesses, and its products are made in the United States.ACCIDENT, MD
Boat Lifts Unlimited IncFrom its Odenton, Maryland operation, Boat Lifts Unlimited Inc. manufactures Magnum boat lifts built around more than 30 years of boat-lift experience. Its galvanized-steel designs range from low-profile systems for canals and lakes to custom-fit boat-house lifts and a Super HD model for vessels up to 40,000 pounds. The company also makes PWC lifts, davits, and accessories, with service and customization available for different waterfront sites.ODENTON, MD