Five Easy Ways to Improve Your Dock

Is your dock looking a bit lackluster? Maybe it’s lacking in some additional safety features or it’s just not comfortable. Either way, it’s high time you made some improvements to your dock and the surrounding area. Here are five easy ways to improve your dock.

Waterside Lounger Dockbox

Store your stuff and look good doing it! Makesocial times on the dock more comfortable with the Waterside Lounger from Better Way Products. Built with a heavy-duty fiberglass sandwich core construction, a UV-resistant gelcoat finish and stainless-steel hinges, the 14-cubic foot dock box withstands the elements. A unique EZ Drain system keeps seats clear of standing water.

MSRP $1,019
dockbox.com

DockGrip

One safety product to add to your dock is DockGrip. The hand-welded aluminum frame provides a secure grip to safely step from the dock into your boat (or PWC, kayak, canoe, or SUP) and back to the dock for people of every age and supports up to 300 pounds. It mounts to docks of any surface through six heavy steel screws.

MSRP $275

dockgrip.com

Semco Teak Sealer

Furniture looking dull? This is the ideal time to spruce it up. Semco teak sealer provides long lasting natural looking protection. Lasts through the season and can be renewed without deep cleaning or stripping for years! Repels water without being slippery. Relieves the drudgery of constant teak maintenance. Known the world over as the best protection for teak.

MSRP $39.95

chicteak.com

Ocean Series Speakers

Turn up the music! You can host a bumpin’ dock party with poly-planar, a marine audio products manufacturer who recently released its new Ocean Series high-performance speakers. Available in 6.5-inch (shown) and 8-inch models, the two-way, waterproof (IPX6 rated), low-profile, blue LED-lit coaxial speakers are sun, salt and corrosion-resistant. Power rated at 480 watts and 500 watts respectively, the speakers feature high power, long-excursion woofer.

MSRP $399.95 for 6.5-inch speakers

polyplanar.com

Sport-a-seat

Stay comfortable with Sport-a-seat. It’s great for lounging on and off your dock. Resembling a cushion with a carrying handle, the seat has a steel frame embedded within the foam, which allows it to ratchet to 6 different positions.

MSRP $149.95

sportaseat.com

Harbour Island in The Bahamas is well-known for its natural beauty, soft pink sands and combination of English and Caribbean aesthetics. The 300-year-old Dunmore Town on the island once served as the Bahamian capital in the early 1900s—and it is there that you’ll find the new Valentines Resort & Marina.

Valentines Marina is the largest on Harbour Island, with 50 slips for boats up to 160 feet. State-of-the-art systems for fresh water, power, cable TV, and WiFi access are provided at each slip. Dock attendants are on hand to assist with arrival and departure, while security ensures only docked guests may access the wharf at night. Other amenities include shower, restroom, coin laundry, and waste disposal services.

The sunset view from the docks of the Valentines Resort.

Valentines Resort is a collection of stylish villas inspired by historic Harbour Island architecture. Each villa comes with a large patio, plush décor, marble restrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen with filtered drinking water. If you don’t want to cook, room service for breakfast, lunch and dinner is available. Massage therapy and yoga classes can be arranged in the comfort of your own suite.

SCUBA fans can explore local reefs and grottos with the Valentines Dive Center—equipment and cameras are available to rent each day. The Dunmore Town watersports center offers rental watercraft and a number of fishing excursions for deep-sea, fly or reef fishing. Harbour Island and the nearby Eleuthera Island are home to excellent bonefish spots, and trips can be reserved through phone or email.

Marina Features:
• 50 slips for vessels up to 160 feet
• Electricity (30, 50, 100 amps), fresh water, cable TV, and wireless internet access
• Fuel dock
• Waste disposal
• Shower, coin laundry, and restroom facilities
• Nighttime security
• Mail service
• Fax newspaper
• Onboard and room dining

Other Amenities:
• Resort villas with luxury décor and full kitchen
• Massage and yoga therapy
• Room service meals
• Babysitting services
• Pool
• Dive Center with SCUBA and watersport rentals
• Fishing charters

Information:
Valentines Resort & Marina
Box One, Harbour Island
North Eleuthera, Bahamas
1 (800) 389-6864
Fishing Reservations: (242) 333-2142
valentinesresort.com

info@valentinesresort.com

By Daniel Wagner, Southern Exposure

Tag: docks