Wahoo Docks

What Wahoo Docks does

Wahoo Docks, founded in 1993 and headquartered at 203 Chesterra Drive in Dahlonega, Georgia, manufactures custom aluminum floating docks, gangways, and bridges from a 70,000 sq. ft. production facility. The company operates as the largest aluminum residential boat dock manufacturer in North America and pioneered the heavy-framed aluminum dock category more than two decades ago. Its product portfolio spans four core dock systems — ALHD (entry-level), CAT5 (flagship heavy-framed), Fixed Aluminum, and Xtreme (extreme-duty with 12-inch mainframe extrusion) — supplemented by patented AridDek aluminum decking, Wahoo Rail railing, anchoring systems (Cable, Pole & Sleeve, Pile, Stiff Arm), gangways, stairs and ladders, roofing, the Wahoo Wave attenuator, and Ocean Spring stabilizers. Engineering is supported by in-house proprietary analysis software that models each structure before fabrication, and the design portfolio is protected by U.S. patents on the AridDek decking system and core dock frame geometry.

Wahoo Docks serves two principal customer segments: residential waterfront property owners seeking customized single-slip, multi-slip, and platform configurations (the primary segment), and commercial marinas, resorts, and government entities requiring multi-slip layouts, wave protection, and heavy-duty installations (a secondary segment served in partnership with sibling manufacturer Meeco Sullivan). Revenue is generated through one-time project sales of custom-engineered dock systems, with pricing quoted per project based on layout, materials, size, and customization. The company does not sell direct; all sales are routed through a network of 50+ certified dealers across North America, with exclusive territories, training, and marketing support provided by Wahoo. Distribution is supplemented by content marketing, social media, project galleries, and an interactive dealer-locator tool on the corporate website.

The company is majority owned by Tuckahoe Holdings, a family-run private equity firm focused on long-term investments in niche industries, which acquired its controlling stake in September 2018 alongside a strategic combination with Meeco Sullivan (specializing in steel and timber marina structures). Founder Tim Osby retained an ownership position and continues as President, with Brad Miller serving as Division Manager of the Aluminum Division since October 2020. Wahoo Docks was recognized as the 2020 Manufacturer of the Year for Workforce Development by the Development Authority of Lumpkin County.

Name

Wahoo Docks

Legal name

Wahoo Docks

Website

https://wahoodocks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wahoo Docks is the largest aluminum residential boat dock manufacturer in North America, producing custom-engineered floating docks, gangways, and bridges through 50+ certified dealers across the U.S. and Canada, serving waterfront homeowners, marinas, resorts, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Floating Dock Manufacturing

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Docks & Floating Docks (Graving, Floating, Syncrolift) (IMAJALAA)

Keywords

• Aluminum floating docks
• Boat dock manufacturer
• Marina construction systems
• Gangway and bridges
• Waterfront infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Dahlonega

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Dock Systems Sales: One-time sales of custom aluminum floating docks, gangways, and bridges through certified dealer network. Products are engineered for ease of installation, flexibility in design options, and resistance to natural elements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wahoo Docks designs, engineers, and manufactures custom aluminum floating dock systems (ALHD, CAT5, Fixed Aluminum, and Xtreme), gangways, bridges, decking (AridDek, Ipe, Concrete Pavers), railings, anchoring systems, roofing, stairs, ladders, and wave protection products (Wahoo Wave, Ocean Spring, Wave Attenuator Floats). The company uses proprietary in-house design software to engineer every structure and sells exclusively through a network of 50+ certified dealers across North America.

Product overview

Wahoo Docks is the largest aluminum residential boat dock manufacturer in North America, offering a portfolio of dock systems and accessories. The core product line includes multiple aluminum floating dock systems: ALHD (entry-level), CAT5 (flagship premium heavy-framed system with patented designs), Fixed Aluminum Dock System, and Xtreme (extreme-duty with 12-inch mainframe for coastal applications). These dock platforms are complemented by proprietary decking products including AridDek (patented waterproof aluminum decking) and Wahoo Rail (aluminum railing system with glass panel options). Accessory modules encompass anchoring systems (Cable, Pole & Sleeve, Pile, Stiff Arm), gangways, stairs/ladders, roofing options (Gable, Hip, Classic Tile, R-Panel), wave protection products (Wahoo Wave attenuator, Wave Attenuator Floats), and specialty items like Ocean Spring stabilizers. Products are sold exclusively through a network of 50+ certified dealers across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AridDek: Patented aluminum decking product by Wahoo Docks, featuring 6005-T5 marine grade aluminum with tongue and groove interlocking design providing watertight surface.
• AridDek (by Wahoo Decks)
• Wahoo Wave
• Wahoo Rail
• LakeEze

Products and services

• ALHD Dock System

Quantifiable outcome

• Docks installed in 2006 remain problem-free today
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KC MarineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2023Wahoo Docks dealer since April 2023, based in Wilsonville, Oregon. Introduced Wahoo Docks to the Pacific Northwest market with marina projects at Charbonneau Country Club.
• Eagle FloatsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2021Collaboration to design new wave attenuator float. Eagle Floats manufactures rotational-molded floats designed to fill with water when submerged and act as ballast.
• Meeco SullivancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2018Meeco Sullivan, focused on wood and galvanized steel marina structures, combined with Wahoo Docks to create the industry leader in steel, aluminum, and timber dock systems. Wahoo gains access to Meeco's commercial market while Wahoo's CAT5 aluminum marina structures expand Meeco's offerings.
• ABC Boat DocksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnered with Wahoo Docks to rebuild Arrowwood Resort marina in Oacoma, South Dakota, completed in April 2024 with 154 slips.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ShoreMaster: One of the largest North American aluminum dock and boat lift manufacturers, offering residential and commercial waterfront systems. Directly comparable product portfolio (aluminum floating docks, gangways, accessories) and overlapping dealer channel make ShoreMaster Wahoo's most direct peer.
• EZ Dock: Manufacturer of modular polyethylene floating dock systems sold through a dealer network across the U.S. Targets the same residential waterfront and light-commercial marina segments as Wahoo, but with a different (plastic) material value proposition.
• Candock: Modular floating dock manufacturer using recycled plastic cubes. Sells into residential, marina, and commercial waterfront segments globally through distributors, competing directly with aluminum floating dock offerings on price and low-maintenance positioning.
• Hewitt (Roll-A-Dock): Long-standing aluminum roll-in dock and boat lift manufacturer serving the North American residential waterfront market. Overlapping dealer network and aluminum-construction approach make it a close peer in residential dock segments.
• PolyDock Products: Manufacturer of rotationally-molded polyethylene floating dock systems for residential and commercial marinas. Competes on the same waterfront use cases as Wahoo's aluminum docks but with a lower-cost, lower-maintenance plastic alternative.
• Tommy Docks: Aluminum dock kit manufacturer selling modular dock sections, hardware, and accessories through retail and dealer channels across North America. Targets the same residential waterfront customer as Wahoo at typically lower price points.
• AccuDock: Manufacturer of aluminum floating dock systems, gangways, and ADA-compliant access structures for marinas, government, and waterfront facilities. Closest direct competitor on aluminum floating dock construction serving commercial and government projects.

Broad incumbents

• Meeco Sullivan: Sister company under Tuckahoe Holdings, specializing in galvanized steel and timber commercial marina structures. Combined entity reportedly makes it the largest steel, aluminum, and timber dock manufacturer; Meeco provides commercial-market access that Wahoo's residential dealer base does not.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wahoodocks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wahoo-docks
• Instagraminstagram.com/wahoodocks
• Xx.com/wahoodocks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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