Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina’s bayside docks are back in operation after suffering damage from Hurricane Ian more than 18 months ago. Fort Myers-based Golden Marine Systems added the state-of-the-art floating aluminum dock array. Golden’s Fort Myers production facility also suffered damage from the Category 5 storm but quickly began building the replacement docks.

Golden 850 Series Single Track System and Golden 100 Series Commercial Gangways are built of 6061-T6 aluminum for strength and longevity. Integrated E-Tracks now allow Pink Shell Marina to easily add and move cleats as needed for specific vessels. Flexi-Block connectors eliminate noise as dock sections flex and roll from waves and wakes.

Only five of the 33 internal piles needed to be replaced, meaning new dock sections needed to be precisely manufactured to fit the existing piles. A longtime Golden dealer, RJ Gorman Marine Construction, installed the main dock and 13 fingers. Endeck composite decking, 12-inch Golden adjustable cleats and new 30-, 50- and 100-amp power pedestals completed the rebuild.