Marine Construction,
Done Above Board.

Custom docks, boat lifts, and seawalls—built to spec, built to last.

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Docks · Boat Lifts · Seawalls · Riprap ·
Pile Driving · Restorations

8+ Years Serving all of Charlotte & Sarasota Counties · Licensed & Insured · Top-Rated by Local Homeowners

License #CBC1262735 · License #SCC131152111

About Above Board Marine

We're a family business based in Englewood, and we work all over the area—Port Charlotte, Boca Grande, and throughout Charlotte, Lee and Sarasota Counties.

Over the years, that adds up to:

o Installed over 200 boat lifts

o Driven more than 10,000 pilings

o Screwed down more than 300,000 sq. ft. of decking

o Lost 32 drills in the process!

Your Waterfront, Elevated

Engineered docks, lifts, and seawalls crafted for lasting performance and everyday ease.

Docks

Boat Lifts

Seawalls

Engineering-First · Marine-Grade Materials · Permits & Inspections Managed · Licensed & Insured · 5 Star Reviews · Warranty & Aftercare

Built Above Board—for a Reason

When you live on the water, the details matter. We pair engineering-driven planning with best-in-class equipment and marine-grade materials so your dock, lift, or seawall looks sharp, passes inspection, and holds up to Florida’s salt, sun, and storm season. Our local crews manage 99% of permitting (local, state, and federal), keep clean, organized sites, and communicate at every milestone. It’s professional marine construction—done right, backed by warranty and local references.

What sets us apart

  • Built stronger by design: deep-set pilings, rough-sawn marine lumber, and all-stainless hardware where it counts.

  • Best equipment & systems: Deco® box-beam boat lifts (stronger than common I-beam), vinyl seawall panels with an industry-leading 60-year warranty, and Titan™ light-permeable decking for high-impact zones.

  • Licensed & experienced: marine specialty, building, and general contractor licenses; 14+ years navigating permits with first-name familiarity among reviewers.

  • Full-scope delivery: sales, drafting, permitting, construction, repairs—plus maintenance packages, storm strapping, and responsive post-build service.

  • We serve residential, commercial, and government waterfronts with the same standard: engineered quality, clean execution, and clear communication.

The DECO Advantage

We're exclusive dealers for DECO boat lifts, and there's a reason we only install these. They're simply built better. After 16 years in this business and installing hundreds of lifts, we know what holds up to Florida's saltwater and weather. DECO lifts are superior to most other brands out there—better materials, better engineering, better performance over time. When you're spending money on a boat lift, you want it to work perfectly 20 years from now, not giving you problems in five.

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Contact Us:

2400 S McCall Rd STE B,
Englewood, FL 34223
941-292-0732
info@aboveboardmarine.com  

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What Homeowners Say
Real projects. Real reviews.

  • We LOVE our new dock, and we loved working with the Above Board Marine team. Everything went extremely well and just as expected. Scott and Maryann and their entire crew were fabulous to work with. They gave us great advice from the planning stage all the way to the final details. Very professional, yet down to earth and super easy to communicate with. Excellent quality of work and attention to detail. Second to none! Every interaction with their team conveyed that customer service is a #1 priority. You can't go wrong with these guys! Look at our gorgeous dock!

    Tami W.
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  • Our dock is absolutely beautiful! Scott and Maryann, along with their crew, Chris, Logan, Dave, and Mike were such a great group of people to work with. Their professionalism, knowledge and attention to detail was outstanding! We enjoyed having the crew here and watching the daily progress as well as understanding how they build a dock. They go above and beyond with the quality of the material and attention to detail. We love the finished product and will enjoy our dock for many years to come. Would recommend Above Board Marine to anyone considering building a dock or replacing an existing one. Thank you Scott and Maryann!

    Maryann W.
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  • If you like quality work, attention to detail, and people who actually get back to you and communicate timelines, etc. Above Board is the right team for you. I am a very picky, fussy customer and they worked with my demands for exact pile placement until we got it how I wanted it. You can't do better than these guys, and the price was right, too!

    Jay B.
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  • Scott and Maryann and Above Board Marine completed a big boathouse project for us recently and we were beyond thrilled with the results. After spending months trying to find a company to work with us and either being ignored or promised things that never occurred, etc., I connected with Scott and Maryann and their level of professionalism, commitment and communication were such a welcome sight! These projects take time but I was regularly kept informed about what was going on, what to expect and the project came in slightly under budget and the boathouse looks amazing! We couldn't be happier and I give them my highest recommendation!

    Taylor M.
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  • Amazing experience. Building a dock and dealing with the regulatory agencies is quite the nightmare in general. This company made the process easy and once we had the permit, they built a high quality dock in tight quarters and installed very high quality lifts. Highly recommend this company if you are building a dock in their service area.

    Thomas M.
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  • We couldn't be happier with the dock and boatlift that Above Board Marine installed at our house on a canal. Quality materials and workmanship! Everyone was very professional. Would hire them again in a heartbeat!

    Leslie M.
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  • OK, It is an often I write a review but I felt absolutely compelled to share the wonderful experience I had with Aboveboard Marine. I had an unusual situation where the dock had to be built at an angle. They came in did their due diligence and put together a dock that was beyond my expectations. Scott and Marianne were not only incredibly professional but responsive and personable. The crew worked hard and got the job done in two weeks needless to say the dock is absolutely beautiful they put all the subcontractors into place regarding my awning, my lift, plumber and electrical, they did it all without me having to worry about anything else. I would highly recommend Aboveboard Marine above anyone else.

    Johnathan J.
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