Aluminum Frame docks

At Marine West Industries we’re uniquely equipped and totally committed to making the world’s finest aluminum framed docks for the commercial marina industry. And if you ask our customers, they’ll attest to it. We use only extruded 6005-T5 aluminum alloy, combining high strength and corrosive resistance. The result is long life and easy maintenance of your Dock equipment.

Your needs are unique, and Marine West Industries is ready to design just the system that’s right for you using one of three systems:

Truss System Docks

The aluminum truss system is composed of a tube frame with a reinforcing rod welded in repeating "V" shapes along the outer walls. Thirty percent of commercial docks sold by ShoreMaster utilize the truss system. The truss system may be manufactured with a 12", 16", 30" or 48" sidewall, depending on site conditions. The larger the truss, the stronger the frame. For example, the 12" truss will be sufficient for the main framework of most marina systems, but a 16" or 30" truss may be needed for rougher water, bigger boats, or long fingers without intermediate anchoring. The 48" truss is used for floating breakwater systems. All of the aluminum structures on our marine systems feature polyethylene floats and are available with either aluminum, vinyl or wood decks. Truss systems can support the same vertical loads as plane systems, but with less material. Frequently, whaler boards are attached to provide greater lateral strength and serve as a bumper.

Rail System Docks

Our world-class rail system, also known as the single-plane system, is manufactured with an outer frame composed entirely of aluminum tubing or rails. Seventy percent of commercial docks sold by ShoreMaster utilize the single-plane system. The world-class system can be constructed with sidewalls of a variety of sizes depending on your site conditions. Much like the truss system, larger rails are used for rougher waters. And all of the aluminum structures on our marina systems feature polyethylene floats and are available either with aluminum, vinyl or wood decks. You can add slide-in bumpers without the need for screws or rivets which add holes and detract from the appearance of the dock.