Crocker Marine Services designs, builds, and repairs docks, seawalls, and boat lifts throughout Naples, Florida, in Collier County. Naples waterfront runs from the deepwater estates of Port Royal and Aqualane Shores through the Royal Harbor and Oyster Bay canals to the Moorings and Park Shore — most of it on Naples Bay, the Gordon River, or a canal with Gulf access through Gordon Pass. The City of Naples reviews dock work closely, and the bay's seagrass beds add a step to permitting.
Marine construction services in Naples
Crocker Marine is a full-service marine contractor, familiar with the City of Naples dock-review process. See the full range of services or browse completed dock, seawall, and lift projects across Southwest Florida.
Docks
Naples runs to larger vessels, so slips and platforms are sized to the boat — within the City of Naples limits on how far a dock can protrude and how close it can come to the side property lines. We build new docks and handle repair, replacement, accessories, and canopies.
Seawalls
Naples Bay and its canals are almost entirely seawalled, and the concrete walls in the older neighborhoods are aging. We install and replace concrete and vinyl seawalls and keep sound walls going with repair and maintenance before a replacement or new installation.
Boat lifts
For everything from a center console to a large yacht, we install and service boat lifts from Coastal Boat Lifts in Fort Myers. Slip depth and the draft you can carry through Gordon Pass to the Gulf both factor into the design. Repair and service covers cables, motors, and controls.
Dredging
Gordon Pass is federally maintained, but private slips and canal ends are not, and many shoal over time. Our residential dredging restores permitted depth at the dock, permitting handled.
Marine inspections
Given the values on the Naples waterfront, transactions here often include a marine inspection — a written condition report on the dock, seawall, and lift, with remaining service life and needed repairs.
Permits and local conditions in Naples
Most Naples waterfront is permitted through the City of Naples, with Collier County covering areas outside the city and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers covering work below the mean high-water line. The City of Naples sets dock protrusion and setback limits, and larger docks get additional review.
- Seagrass. Naples Bay has seagrass beds; a seagrass survey may be required, and it can limit dock length, terminal-platform size, or where a lift can go.
- Manatees. Naples Bay and the Gordon River are within manatee protection and slow-speed zones, and in-water work can carry conditions.
- Deep-draft vessels. Port Royal and Aqualane Shores are known for large yachts — lift capacity and slip depth are designed around the boat, and Gordon Pass depth sets the ceiling on the draft you can run to the Gulf.
- Modest tide, sensitive bay. The tidal range is small, but Naples Bay's flushing and water quality are an ongoing local concern that shapes how permits are reviewed.
Why Naples 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.
- Built for this market. More than 60 years of combined experience and a showroom at 2101 McGregor Blvd in Fort Myers — and we know the City of Naples review process.
- Warranties. A 15-year seawall warranty and a 1-year dock warranty.
Naples marine construction FAQ
How far can a dock extend into the water in Naples?
The City of Naples sets a protrusion limit and side setbacks that depend on the width of your waterway and your lot. We design to the current code, and larger docks go through extra review.
Do I need a seagrass survey for a Naples dock permit?
Often, in Naples Bay. If seagrass is present it can affect how long the dock can be, how big the terminal platform is, and where a lift can go. The survey is part of what we coordinate.
Can I install a lift for a large yacht in Port Royal or Aqualane Shores?
Yes — the lift is sized to the vessel weight and the slip depth. The one hard limit is Gordon Pass: the pass depth sets the maximum draft you can run to the Gulf.
Who permits dock work in Naples — the city or the county?
The City of Naples for most of the waterfront, Collier County outside the city limits, plus FDEP and the Army Corps for anything below the high-water line.
Are there manatee rules that affect construction in Naples Bay?
Yes — Naples Bay and the Gordon River are slow-speed manatee zones, and in-water work can carry manatee-protection conditions. Request a free estimate or call (239) 841-9674.