What is a Mooring Buoy? Everything You Need to Know

Mooring buoys are an essential part of marine infrastructure, providing a safe and convenient way for boaters to secure their vessels in open water without the need to anchor to the seabed. Our guide will...

Dock Floats vs Plastic Barrels

When planning a floating dock, one of the first decisions you'll face is choosing the right kind of flotation. You want something affordable, durable, and able to support your dock and whatever you plan on...

How Many Dock Floats Do I Need? Calculate Your Ideal Setup

Calculating how many dock floats you actually need to keep your dock afloat can be tricky--it's not as simple as just tossing a few underneath and calling it a day.  At Carolina Waterworks, Inc., we've...

Ramp or Gangway? Learn Which is Best for Your Dock

When it comes to accessing your boat dock, you've got two main options: a ramp vs. a gangway. But which one is right for you? Ramps and gangways each have unique pros and cons depending...

Foam-Filled vs Air-Filled Dock Floats: Which Are Better?

Floating docks are safe, easy to install, and have a longer lifespan than wood decks, making them an excellent choice for dock construction. When building your dock, you'll need it to endure a demanding marine...

6 Reliable Ways to Stabilize Your Floating Dock

Floating docks are flexible, highly configurable, and lightweight. Compared to fixed docks, they are often less expensive and easier to construct, with fewer red tape hassles. However, that convenience often comes with an important “But…”...

Floating Dock or Stationary Dock: It’s Your Choice!

Which is the better choice – a floating dock or a stationary dock? Carolina Waterworks believes that only YOU have the answer, based on your individual boating needs and environment. To find that answer, and...

Mooring and Marker Buoys by Carolina Waterworks

Carolina Waterworks, Inc. (CWi) fabricates and sells sturdy, low-maintenance, and eye-catching mooring buoys and marker buoys. Available in assorted sizes and configurations, our buoys are always on the job, making boating and dock life safer...

Ramps by Carolina Waterworks

Commercial and Residential ramps from Carolina Waterworks feature rugged construction and finely sculpted design. We fabricate them from durable marine-grade aluminum that is corrosion-resistant and requires minimal maintenance. Carolina Waterworks offers a range of decking...

Dock Floats by Carolina Waterworks: Step Confidently!

Hello from Carolina Waterworks Inc., the manufacturer of choice for easy-to-use, low-maintenance dock floats in the Carolinas. We are eager to spread the word about the quality, reliability, and sturdiness of our dock floats far...

Climb Aboard with Carolina Waterworks!

Greetings from Carolina Waterworks, the premier manufacturer of floating boat docks, ramps, and gangways in the Carolinas - and coming soon to YOUR favorite body of water! Born among the Carolina shoreline, rivers, swamps, lakes,...

Who We Are

Carolina Waterworks is a quality manufacturer of dock floats, commercial/residential gangways, floating docks, buoys, and Safe Haven drive-on boat and jet ski lifts.

We are a privately owned company with over 30 years of experience in the marine industry.

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