Crocker Marine Services designs, builds, and repairs docks, seawalls, and boat lifts in Bokeelia, Florida, at the northern tip of Pine Island in unincorporated Lee County. Facing open Charlotte Harbor rather than the more sheltered sound side of the island, Bokeelia sees more wind and wave exposure than most Pine Island communities — a working fixture since the town's fishing and mango-growing days.
Marine construction services in Bokeelia
Crocker Marine is a full-service marine contractor — docks, seawalls, boat lifts, dredging, and inspections, in-house. See the full range of services or browse completed projects across Southwest Florida.
Docks
Harbor-facing docks in Bokeelia see more chop than the sound side of Pine Island, so piling and bracing are built accordingly. We build new docks and handle repair, replacement, accessories, and canopies and shade covers.
Seawalls
Charlotte Harbor exposure is harder on a seawall than a sheltered canal, and Bokeelia's older waterfront lots show it. We install and replace concrete and vinyl seawalls and keep sound walls going with repair and maintenance before a replacement or new wall.
Boat lifts
We install and service boat lifts from Coastal Boat Lifts in Fort Myers, sized for harbor chop and the local water depth. Repair covers cables, motors, bunks, and controls.
Dredging
Shallow approaches near the point can shoal. Our residential dredging restores permitted depth, permitting handled.
Marine inspections
Our marine inspections give buyers, sellers, and insurers a written condition report on the dock, seawall, and lift.
Permits and local conditions in Bokeelia
Marine construction in Bokeelia is permitted through Lee County, since the community is unincorporated, along with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for work below the mean high-water line.
- Charlotte Harbor exposure. Bokeelia faces open harbor water rather than the sheltered sound side of Pine Island, so wind and wave design matter more here.
- Historic character. The town's fishing-pier and mango-grove history shapes its low-key, small-scale waterfront.
- Shallow approaches. Depth near the point varies and is checked at mean low water before design.
- Manatee zones. Slow-speed protections cover the surrounding water.
Why Bokeelia homeowners choose Crocker Marine
- True Price Guarantee. The quoted price is the price you pay — no change orders, excluding rock excavation, client-requested changes, or specialty permitting.
- Licensed and insured. Florida certified building contractor CBC1266139, with $2 million in insurance coverage.
- Regional reach. More than 60 years of combined experience and a showroom at 2101 McGregor Blvd in Fort Myers.
- Warranties. A 15-year seawall warranty and a 1-year dock warranty.
Bokeelia marine construction FAQ
Is Bokeelia more exposed to wind and waves than the rest of Pine Island?
Yes — it faces open Charlotte Harbor rather than the sheltered sound side, so docks and seawalls here are built for more chop.
Who permits dock and seawall work in Bokeelia?
Lee County, since Bokeelia is unincorporated, plus FDEP and the Army Corps for in-water work.
How deep is the water near the point?
It varies. We check depth at mean low water before designing a dock or lift.
Do you also work in Pine Island Center and St. James City?
Yes — we cover all of Pine Island. Request a free estimate or call (239) 841-9674.
Are there manatee rules in Bokeelia's waters?
Yes, slow-speed zones cover much of the surrounding harbor and sound.