A Complete Waterfront Build in Northwest Cape Coral: Seawall, Dock and Boat Lift
This northwest Cape Coral property was a vacant corner lot where two canals meet. The plan was to build out the entire shoreline at once: a new seawall, a dock, and a lift for a 2026 Regal SAV of about 34 feet.
WB Williamson Bros. built approximately 300 feet of seawall around the lot, then added an approximately 820 square foot WearDeck dock with a slip shaped to the boat and a 27,000 lb IMM Platinum series lift.
LOCATION
PROJECT TYPE
SEAWALL
PRIMARY CHALLENGE
The Client’s Situation
Corner lots on Cape Coral’s canals come with extra water frontage, which also means more seawall to build. With roughly 300 feet of shoreline wrapping the lot, the wall was the largest piece of the project.
The owner also had a specific boat in mind. The dock and lift needed to be designed around the Regal from the start, not adapted to it afterward.
What Made This Project Challenging
Building a Seawall Around a Canal Corner Lot
A long wall that turns a corner has to stay straight along each run, and the corner has to hold its shape over time. Because the lot was empty, the finished wall also had to be backfilled and graded cleanly to leave a usable shoreline.
A Dock Built Around the Boat
Instead of a platform with a lift off the end, the owner wanted the boat to sit inside the dock. That called for a slip cut into the dock and shaped to the bow, with the lift inside it and decking on both sides.
Our Seawall, Dock, and Lift Solution
We built the seawall first, running approximately 300 feet along both canal frontages and around the corner of the lot, then backfilled and graded behind it.
With the wall complete, we obtained the dock permits and built the approximately 820 square foot dock with 5/4” x 6” Owens Corning WearDeck, a fiberglass reinforced polymer board that does not rot, splinter, or need staining. Three sets of cross bracing stiffen the structure.
A Slip Shaped to the Bow
The slip is cut into the center of the dock and follows the shape of the Regal’s bow. With decking on three sides, the owner can step aboard from either side or from the front, and the boat sits protected within the footprint of the dock.
Sizing the Boat Lift for a 34-Foot Regal
Inside the slip sits a new 27,000 lb IMM Platinum series lift on four new 10 inch lift piles. The 14 foot cradle with aluminum bunks was matched to this boat, and a gem box, remote, and safety limit switch let the owner raise and lower it from the dock. Lift capacity, cradle length, and bunk setup always depend on the specific boat’s loaded weight and hull, so they were chosen for this Regal rather than for boats of its length in general.
The Finished Result
What started as an empty corner lot is now a finished shoreline: a new seawall around both canal frontages, a dock with the boat’s own slip built in, and a lift that keeps the Regal out of the water and ready to run.
Learn more about our boat docks and boat lifts.
Materials and Specifications
- Approximately 300 linear feet of new seawall
- Approximately 820 sq. ft. dock
- 5/4” x 6” Owens Corning WearDeck reinforced polymeric decking
- Boat slip shaped to the bow
- 27,000 lb IMM Platinum series boat lift, 14’ cradle, factory standard aluminum bunks
- Four new 10” lift piles
- Stainless steel hardware, maintenance free aluminum pulleys and bearing blocks
- Gem box, remote, and safety limit switch
- Single run poly rope safety rail
- One retractable aluminum ladder and one rope disconnect
- Three sets of cross bracing
- Dock permits obtained by WB Williamson Bros.
Building on a Vacant Cape Coral Lot? Start at the Shoreline
If you own an empty canal lot in Cape Coral, a few things are worth planning early:
- Seawall first. The wall has to be built and backfilled before a dock can be permitted and installed against it.
- Corner lots need more wall. Budget for the extra frontage and for how the wall turns the corner.
- Know your boat. If you already own it, the dock and lift can be designed around it from day one.
- Access is easier now. Building the shoreline before the house goes up can simplify equipment access.
Let's Talk About Your Project
Since 1996, WB Williamson Bros. has built seawalls, docks, and boat lifts for canal homes across Cape Coral and Southwest Florida. Whether you are starting with an empty lot or reworking an existing shoreline, our team can plan the seawall, dock, and lift together.
Call 239-283-2013 or fill out the form below to schedule a free consultation.