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FLOE · Twin Bay · ShoreStation

Built for Your Shoreline. Designed for Your Summer.

Beach Bumz Marine designs and installs dock systems around your shoreline, water depth, lake bottom, and how you actually use the waterfront.

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A Better Dock Starts With the Waterfront

Choosing a dock is about a lot more than deciding how many feet of dock you want.

Two properties on the same lake can need two very different docks. Before we recommend anything, we look at the shoreline, water conditions, and how you plan to use the waterfront:

  • Water depth
  • Lake-bottom conditions
  • Shoreline and slope
  • Distance needed to reach usable water
  • Seasonal water changes
  • Desired dock width
  • Seating and entertaining space
  • Boat and PWC access
  • Sectional vs. roll-in
  • Seasonal installation and removal

Beach Bumz evaluates your shoreline, water depth, lake bottom, seasonal needs, and how you plan to use the water before recommending a dock system. If you don't know all the answers yet, that's okay — we'll work through it with you.

Aerial view of a Michigan lake shoreline with a Beach Bumz dock installation

Dock Styles

Sectional or Roll-In — What's the Difference?

Both can be great dock systems, but the right choice depends on your shoreline, lake bottom, water depth, and how the dock will be installed and removed each season.

Twin Bay sectional dock with solid-surface decking extending across calm water toward personal watercraft lifts

Our Preferred Traditional Solution

Sectional Docks

Sectional docks are built from individual dock sections supported by adjustable legs, giving us the flexibility to design the dock around your shoreline, water depth, and the layout you want. Beach Bumz offers sectional dock systems from FLOE, Twin Bay, and ShoreStation.

For most traditional dock applications, we prefer sectional docks. Individual sections are easier to handle, layouts are extremely flexible, and the system can be adapted to a wide range of Michigan shorelines and waterfronts.

  • Flexible configurations and layouts
  • Individual sections can be handled separately
  • Multiple widths, lengths, decking styles, and colors
  • Easy to expand or reconfigure later
  • Works well for a wide range of Michigan waterfronts
  • A great option where rolling an entire dock in and out would be impractical

Available sizes, colors, and features vary by manufacturer, so we match the system to what you're after.

Aerial view of a FLOE dock system extending from a Michigan shoreline

Our Roll-In Option

Roll-In Docks

A FLOE roll-in dock uses wheels and connected dock sections, allowing the system to be rolled into and out of the water when shoreline and lake-bottom conditions allow. FLOE is the only roll-in dock brand offered by Beach Bumz Marine.

We generally prefer sectional docks, but there are properties where a roll-in makes sense. With the right shoreline, gradual slope, suitable lake bottom, and good access, FLOE offers a very well-designed roll-in system and is the roll-in dock we recommend.

  • Can simplify seasonal installation and removal on the right shoreline
  • Works especially well with gradual slopes and good shoreline access
  • Fewer individual sections to assemble
  • FLOE's Easy-Level™ system makes leveling and adjustment easier
  • Available in multiple lengths and configurations

Sectional docks are our preferred traditional solution for many waterfronts, but when a roll-in system makes sense, FLOE is the one we recommend.

Not sure which style fits your shoreline? That's exactly what we're here to help with.

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The Details

What Goes Into the Right Dock?

Six things we consider for every waterfront before recommending a dock system.

Water Depth

The depth at shore and at the end of the proposed dock affects leg length, dock style, placement, and the overall configuration.

Lake Bottom

Sand, muck, rock, and other lake-bottom conditions can affect stability, installation, and which type of dock makes the most sense.

Shoreline & Slope

A gradual sandy shoreline may call for a very different solution than a steep bank, a seawall, or a difficult access point.

Dock Length

The goal isn't the longest dock possible. It should reach the water depth you need while providing convenient access for swimming, boarding, and your boat or PWC.

Width & Layout

Wider sections, platforms, L-shapes, and other configurations can turn a walkway into genuinely usable waterfront space.

How You Use the Lake

Swimming, entertaining, fishing, boating, and PWC use all influence how we design the dock and where additional space makes the most sense.

Our Dock Brands

Three Traditional Dock Systems, Each With Its Own Strengths

Beach Bumz Marine offers FLOE, Twin Bay, and ShoreStation traditional dock systems — each with different strengths, features, and applications.

Aerial view of a FLOE sectional dock with two covered boat lifts, a shaded seating area and umbrellas on a lake

FLOE Dock Systems

Beach Bumz offers FLOE docks in both sectional and roll-in configurations, with FLOE being the only roll-in dock brand we carry. One of FLOE's biggest advantages is its Easy-Level™ system, which allows each dock leg to be independently adjusted from above the dock with a socket — making seasonal setup and leveling much easier. FLOE is a great fit for customers who put a high priority on adjustability and easier seasonal setup, while still wanting a premium aluminum dock system.

  • Sectional and roll-in configurations
  • Easy-Level™ adjustable legs
  • Aluminum construction
  • 4' standard sectional width
  • 8', 10', and 12' sectional lengths
  • Gray or Aluma-Grain Chestnut decking
  • Multiple layout and configuration options

FLOE is a great fit for customers who put a high priority on adjustability and easier seasonal setup, while still wanting a premium aluminum dock system. If a roll-in dock is the right solution for your waterfront, FLOE is the system we recommend.

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Twin Bay dock with tan flow-through decking, lounge chairs, benches and potted flowers beside a long walkway

Twin Bay Dock Systems

Twin Bay is a premium sectional dock system with a strong emphasis on decking options, color selection, and the finished appearance of your waterfront. It's a great choice when you want a dock that looks just as good as it functions.

Twin Bay offers two distinct decking options: Flow-Through decking for excellent drainage and a clean, functional surface, or Virtual Wood for a more premium, wood-inspired appearance without using traditional wood decking.

Flow-Through Decking

Designed to allow water to pass through the decking while providing a durable, comfortable walking surface.

Available Colors:

  • White
  • Beige
  • Gray
  • Brown

Virtual Wood Decking

A premium decking option designed to provide the appearance of wood while maintaining the benefits of a purpose-built dock surface.

Available Colors:

  • White
  • Beige
  • Gray
  • Brown

Twin Bay is a great fit for customers who want the flexibility of a sectional dock with more options to personalize the finished look of their waterfront.

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ShoreStation sectional dock with a dark canopy enclosure at the end of a long walkway on a wooded lake

ShoreStation Dock Systems

ShoreStation offers a premium sectional dock system designed for a wide range of waterfront layouts. It's a great option for customers looking for a clean, durable aluminum dock that can be configured around their boat lift, shoreline, and how they use the water.

  • Premium aluminum sectional dock system
  • Available in Gray and Beige
  • Multiple layout and configuration options
  • Easily designed around boat lift access
  • Pairs naturally with ShoreStation boat lifts and waterfront equipment

ShoreStation is a great fit for customers looking for a premium, versatile sectional dock, especially when pairing it with a ShoreStation boat lift.

Pairing a dock with a lift? See our boat lift options.

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Layout

More Than a Walkway to the Boat

A dock can be much more than a path to deeper water — it can become one of the most-used spaces on your waterfront.

How you plan to use the waterfront plays a big part in how we design the dock. Morning coffee, kids swimming, a spot for friends, easy boarding for the boat — those are the things that help determine widths, platforms, and where the dock turns.

  • Wider dock sections
  • L-shaped layouts
  • Seating areas
  • End platforms
  • Swim access
  • Boat lift integration
  • PWC port integration
  • Benches and accessories

The dock should be designed around what you actually want to do at the lake.

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Traditional Dock or Floating Dock?

Both can be great solutions. The right choice depends on your shoreline, water conditions, and how you want to use your waterfront.

Aluminum sectional dock with a walkway and a canopied boat lift on a Michigan lake

A traditional dock can be excellent when…

  • Water levels are relatively predictable
  • The lake bottom supports traditional dock legs
  • You prefer a rigid dock surface
  • Seasonal installation and removal works for your property
  • The shoreline works well for traditional dock equipment

If your shoreline and lake bottom are well suited for a roll-in system, a FLOE roll-in dock may also be worth considering.

CanDock modular floating dock system on a Michigan lake

A CanDock floating dock can be a great option when...

  • Water levels fluctuate significantly
  • Lake-bottom or shoreline conditions make traditional installation difficult
  • You want a floating platform
  • PWC ports or drive-on watercraft access are a priority
  • You want a modular system that can be expanded or reconfigured
  • You want to avoid seasonal dock installation and removal

Learn more about CanDock floating dock systems.

Because Beach Bumz offers sectional, roll-in, and floating dock systems, we can recommend the option that actually makes sense for your waterfront rather than trying to make one type of dock work everywhere.

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Seasons

Built Around Michigan's Boating Season

Most traditional docks in Michigan are installed in the spring and removed again in the fall.

How easy that process is depends on the dock system, shoreline access, water depth, lake bottom, and the overall size of the dock. Before choosing a system, it’s worth considering how the dock will be installed, removed, and stored each year.

  • Ease of seasonal installation
  • Removal
  • Storage
  • Shoreline access
  • Dock configuration
  • Size and weight of the sections being handled

If you'd rather avoid installing and removing your dock every season, CanDock is also worth considering. Many CanDock installations can remain in the water year-round when properly configured for the site, potentially eliminating one of the biggest annual chores of owning a traditional dock.

Long white dock walkway extending into a calm Michigan lake with a work barge and boat lifts nearby

Our Process

From Shoreline Measurements to Finished Dock

Our quote form walks you through your shoreline details and lets you upload waterfront photos — usually everything we need to start designing your dock.

  1. Step 1

    Tell Us About Your Waterfront

    Your lake, shoreline, how you use the water, and what you'd like the dock to do.

  2. Step 2

    Share Measurements & Photos

    Water depth, approximate distances, and a few waterfront photos go a long way.

  3. Step 3

    We Design the Layout

    Length, width, sections, platforms, and access are designed around your waterfront and how you use it.

  4. Step 4

    Choose Dock & Decking Options

    We help you choose the brand, decking style, color, and accessories that make the most sense for your system.

  5. Step 5

    Delivery & Professional Installation

    We deliver, set, and level the dock so it's ready for the season.

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FAQ

Dock Questions We Hear Often

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Docks Designed for Michigan Waterfronts

Beach Bumz Marine is based in Paw Paw, Michigan, and we work with waterfront owners throughout Southwest Michigan and the surrounding area. We know that even neighboring lakes — and sometimes neighboring properties — can have very different conditions.

That's why we recommend a dock based on your actual property, how you use the water, and what you want from your waterfront — rather than handing over a standard package. Same lake, different shoreline, different dock.

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Boat resting on a canopied lift surrounded by a floating dock on a Michigan lake

Let's Build Your Waterfront

Tell us about your shoreline, water depth, lake bottom, and how you want to use the water. We’ll help design a dock system around your property and the way you want to enjoy your waterfront.

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