Aerial view of a completed Beach Bumz waterfront dock installation on a Michigan lake

Local. Experienced. Here to Help.

Why Beach Bumz?

We're a local team based in Paw Paw, Michigan, with decades of experience working on docks, boat lifts, and waterfronts throughout the area. We don't believe the right setup starts in a showroom — it starts at your shoreline.

Our Approach

We'd Rather Come See It.

No two waterfronts are exactly alike. That's why we perform a site survey for nearly every new dock and boat lift project. Before finalizing a recommendation, we want to see the shoreline, understand the water, look at the boat, and talk with you about how you actually want to use the space.

A system can look perfect on paper and still be wrong for the property. Seeing the waterfront ourselves helps us catch those details before equipment shows up at the lake.

See the Waterfront

Water depth, lake bottom, shoreline, water-level changes, existing equipment, and property access can all affect the project.

Understand What You Want

We talk through your boat, how you use the waterfront, what you like about your current setup, and what you'd like to change.

Recommend the Right Setup

Once we understand the property, we can recommend the dock, lift, layout, accessories, and installation approach that actually make sense.

Aerial view of a Michigan shoreline with a dock and boat lift installed at the water
Completed Beach Bumz dock project with a lake view in Southwest Michigan

Local to Southwest Michigan

Local Isn't Just Where We're Located.

Beach Bumz Marine is based right here in Paw Paw, Michigan. We're a local small business working on the same lakes and in the same communities we know firsthand.

That matters when you're buying something that's going to sit in the water for years. You're not ordering from someone hundreds of miles away who's never seen your property. You can stop into our store, call us directly, and work with people who are actually involved in your project.

We appreciate every customer who chooses to support a local business, and we don't take that lightly. Our name is attached to the work we put in the water around here, so we want to make sure it's something both you and we are happy with. You can see more about the lakes and communities we serve in Southwest Michigan.

Decades on the Water

Decades of Experience. Right Here.

Our experience isn't limited to selling waterfront equipment. As a team, we've spent decades designing systems, installing and removing docks and lifts, servicing equipment, working directly with customers, and learning the products we sell from the water up.

That hands-on experience matters when you're working through water depth, shoreline conditions, boat weights, dock layouts, lift sizing, installation access, and all the little details that don't always show up on a product sheet.

Erik20+ Years Experience
Cisco15+ Years Experience
Alex5+ Years Experience

Hands-On Experience

Product Knowledge

Understanding the equipment beyond what's printed in a brochure.

Installation & Removal

Hands-on experience installing and removing docks, boat lifts, and waterfront equipment.

Service

Knowing how these systems work, wear, adjust, and what it takes to keep them working.

Product Selection

Helping customers compare brands and options to find what makes sense for their waterfront.

Design

Planning docks, lifts, layouts, and accessories around the boat, property, and waterfront.

And we're accessible. The people helping you choose and design your system are the same people who understand how it's installed, serviced, removed, and actually used on the water.

From Your Shoreline to the Water

We Stay Involved.

  1. 01

    Tell Us What You're Thinking

    Start with a conversation. Tell us about your boat, waterfront, existing setup, and what you'd like to accomplish.

  2. 02

    We Come Take a Look

    For almost every dock and boat lift project, we'll visit the property and perform a site survey so we can understand what we're actually working with.

  3. 03

    We Build the Right Plan

    We'll work through the brands, equipment, layout, and accessories that make sense and put together a quote around the project.

  4. 04

    We Get It in the Water

    We deliver and professionally install the waterfront systems we sell, so we're involved from the initial conversation through getting your equipment in the water.

Options Matter

We're Not Tied to One Answer.

Part of recommending the right system is having more than one option. We carry CanDock, ShoreStation, FLOE, and Twin Bay because each system has different strengths. What works beautifully on one lakefront may not be what we'd recommend next door.

Our job is to explain the differences and help you decide what makes the most sense for your property, your boat, and your budget.

Explore Our Products
  • CanDock
  • ShoreStation
  • FLOE
  • Twin Bay

Behind Beach Bumz

The People Behind the Waterfront.

From the first conversation to the final install, we're a hands-on team. You'll find us at the store, walking shorelines, delivering equipment, working boat shows, and helping get projects in the water.

Beach Bumz waterfront installation on a Michigan lake
Shoreline site survey view of a Michigan waterfront
Completed Beach Bumz dock project with a lake view
Sectional dock system installed at a Michigan lake
Waterfront dock system at dusk on a Michigan lake

Let's Talk About Your Waterfront

Start With the Waterfront. We'll Help With the Rest.

Tell us what you're thinking. We'll ask a few questions, take a look at the property, and help you work through what makes sense for your waterfront.