Custom Boat Lift Installation in SWFL

Design, permitting, installation, and long-term service all handled by Stokes Marine’s team so you can simply enjoy your waterfront property.

Protect Your Vessel with a Lift

A boat lift is the best way to protect your vessel from waterline corrosion, barnacle growth, storm surge, and daily wear. It also makes getting in and out of the water faster and safer.

Stokes Marine is the exclusive authorized dealer of Golden Boat Lifts in Southwest Florida. These lifts are built from marine-grade aluminum and engineered components that hold up in saltwater environments. As the direct dealer, we size your lift specifically to your vessel, with shorter lead times and direct factory support that national dealers cannot offer.

What Size Boat Lift Do You Need?

Before having a crew out to install your boat lift, you first need to learn what capacity lift you need for your specific application. Lift sizing is based on your vessel’s weight, beam width, and the water depth at your dock. It’s also important to make sure that there’s enough water depth around your slip to properly store and access your boat year round.

Use our free calculators to find the right fit before your consultation:

Load Lift Calculator

With this calculator, you’ll input a few measurements of your boat and slip. Then, you’ll learn exactly what size and capacity lift you need to avoid costly damage to your lift and boat.

Water Depth Calculator

With this calculator you’ll identify the minimum threshold for your boat to park and navigate in and out of your dock slip, how tides influence how much you can store year-round, and determine the best place to install on your property.

With over thirty five years of experience in building a full range of lift systems, in sizes ranging from five hundred pounds to two hundred forty thousand pounds, Golden Boat Lift manufactures lifts for boat owners and marina operations around the world. This fast growing company has a superior international reputation and a commitment to quality and service. Headquartered in North Fort Myers, Florida, Golden Boat Lifts maintains a worldwide network of dealers and distributors. Golden Manufacturing Incorporated received ISO nine thousand one two thousand and eight certification indicating that they meet the global quality standards set by the International Organization for Standardization, for increased productivity, efficiency, and reliability. They say if you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself. That's definitely true for Bill Golden, owner, founder, and the primary source of inspiration for Golden boat lifts. Over thirty five years ago, Bill Golden saw a unique opportunity. What is the secret of the company's remarkable success? I saw a need for a company to put design, craftsmanship, quality, safety, and service first. Setting even higher standards, never going in a quicker cheaper way. My team and I have over two hundred years collective experience in the boat lift industry, and we believe our motto says it all. When it's done right, it's golden. What makes your product so far superior to your competition? Our materials, our ability to custom create, and our welded aluminum frames. Welding is superior to bolting. That's why the added investment of having a skilled welder behind the fabrication of your product is worth it. It has companies like Mercedes Benz, Rolls Royce, Bentley. We use sixty sixty one t six marine grade aluminum, three hundred series stainless steel for our cables and hardware, and we've been using aluminum bearings with grease fittings for over twenty five years. To hammer home the point of what Matt says, take a look. This is our collection of gearboxes. All of these are broken gearboxes that were used in the past and are still being used by our competitors. We currently have over eighteen thousand c drives in the market today. To date, not one of these have ended up in this pile. We let our product speak for itself. The the reason that Golden, stands out is because they listen to us. They listen to us that sells the bulk lift in different countries so that, they make their boatless better and better. Because they have for example, in Norway, we have this harsh environment, very rugged, very tough. It's completely different than Florida. So you need to have a product that actually matches everywhere on the globe, and they do this. Do you manufacture boat lifts for large scale installations? We absolutely do. We've constructed entire lift systems for marinas. Law enforcement and public service agencies engage in us for their enterprise needs. Right now, we nearly finished constructing a series of massive boat lifts. Once they go golden, they go nowhere else. What makes your drive systems the industry's best? Remember that pile of sat looking gearboxes? Now take a look at ours. Our

When You're The Best Boat Lift Installer, You Use The Best Boat Lifts

Stokes Marine is your exclusive Lee County Golden Boat Lift dealer. We choose to work with Golden Boat Lifts® because we believe that they are the premium boat lift option on the market.

With 35 years of knowledge and expertise, Golden Boat Lifts® has perfected the art of designing quality boat lifts. They share our same commitment to supply products that are safe, easy to operate, and dependable.

How Does the Project Process Work?

After installing hundreds of residential boat lifts and managing large-scale municipal projects, we’ve refined a process that keeps things on track from the first phone call to on-going maintenance. For this reason, boating communities across the region continue to recommend us by name.

Consultation + Site Assessment

We start with a phone call or email to understand your ideas and goals. Then, visit your property to assess your waterway, see if you need vessel storage, and identify any site constraints that shape what can be built.

Custom Design

Our in-house CAD team produces a design specific to your property. You review and approve it before any work begins.

Permitting

We manage the full permit process on your behalf, including coordination with local agencies, the Army Corps of Engineers, FDEP, and SFWMD. Read more on our permitting resources page.

Construction

The crew building your project are Stokes Marine employees, not subcontractors. They hold themselves to the standard we’ve built over 20 years.

Long-term Service

Once your project is complete, our dedicated service department handles annual maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. Visit our maintenance page for details.

Customers Recommend Us By Name

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   Nikole T 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stokes did a phenomenal job putting in our new dock and lift! From sales and design (Eric) through install, every person we encountered were amazing. Eric suggested a kayak dock that makes it easier to launch and return. Great addition to our project. The men that came back to install the canopy were knowledgeable and cautious when moving our boat around. They provided good insight when explaining our options. We would highly recommend Stokes for all your dock and lift needs.
  
 
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   Gordon S 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Called twice, left number; finally called again and was told how busy they were, wanted my credit card number before they could help me , and It am a neighbor of part of the family;  looking for other contractor ; this needs to be erased, stokes called and cleared it up, thanks to Brent stokes!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Worked with Phil LeBoutillier and Eric Sammet on a project to reconfigure our dock to accommodate a new boat.  Their crew came out last week and in a short period of time completed the renovations. The crew did a great job executing the plan perfectly.  They were very careful in keeping the area clean, their workmanship exceeded all expectations.  Thanks Stokes Marine!
  
 
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   Kevin K 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just had Nick and Josh out to service our lift and make adjustments to the bunks.  They were incredible!  Made sure the boat was perfectly situated for us.  Definitely went the extra mile to ensure things were just right!  Thank you!!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stokes did our courtesy docks at Fishermen’s  Village. Not only did they work fast but their staff was professional and created a safe environment within lots of construction and the walking public. Highly recommend Stokes.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t say enough good things about this company. The work crews were the best workers I have ever had  do work for me. They were courteous, respectful and great to deal with. They repaired my seawall and cleaned up everything….was neat and tidy when they left each day.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such a great experience working with Stokes. They designed and built our dock.  We collaborated with them and they listened to all
of our ideas trying to incorporate all aspects while still being within code. They had great insight into the design. We loved seeing the 3D renderings which were very helpful in making final decisions. The building process was great. Everyone was so polite and hard working.  We most appreciated them always showing up when they said they would and cleaning up when work was completed.  We highly recommend Stokes and would
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The assessment and installation of the crew that came to help us in a neighborhood off Island Park road was amazing

Fair in their assessment of a new home we bought that needed repairs. We have no experience with this stuff and Eric Sammet came out and gave us a solid and fair assessment of what we needed and came and made the repairs very promptly and professionally…. There was work that needed done to our dock and lift that was still damaged from Ian and they told us what HAD to happen and what we could wait on!

Team was professional courteous and knew what they were doing!

I will definitely go to them in the future.

The crew that helped us out was Nate, Chris, Kenneth, and Mikle and of course the best EVER dock and boat lift sales Guy Eric Sammet!

Thanks again guys for all your hard work and job well done.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm new to the island and Stokes came highly recommend. Stokes is very prompt, knowledgeable, and goes the extra mile to get the job done.
  
 
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   Scott E 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We moved to Florida 7 months ago and our dock needed some servicing. Reached out to Eric at Stokes and he was fantastic. In no time, he had the guys out to the dock. They replaced some piling covers, some submerged wood framing and I couldn’t be happier. Nathan and the other guys are always courteous and always do a great job. Just had my lifts done for their six month service and that crew was great as well (I forget their names). I will always use and recommend these guys. The proof is in the results

Frequently Asked Questions

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What permits are required for a residential dock, boat lift, or seawall project in Southwest Florida?

Required permits vary by project type and city, but most residential waterway construction involves coordination across local, state, and federal agencies. We manage the full permit process on your behalf. Review the permits typically required for your project type.

How do you estimate the cost to build a deck?

The cost of building a new dock varies based on size, materials, add-ons, and other factors. Our sales team is experienced in the area, and able to provide accurate quotes from a site visit. Contact us for a free estimate.

Is every build fully custom?

We design every dock to fit your specific property, but we’ve compiled 30 of the most common dock configurations to help homeowners understand their options before a consultation.

Download the free dock design guide.

We also work with EZ Dock and Golden Marine Systems for modular floating dock configurations.

Does Stokes Marine service docks they didn’t originally build?

Yes. Our service department handles maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on docks, lifts, and seawalls across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and surrounding cities, regardless of who built it originally. Visit our maintenance page for details.

Sales: (239) 489-3625

info@stokesmarine.com

Service: (239) 245-7469