Longboat Key, FL · Manatee County
Boat Lift Installation in Longboat Key, FL
Boat and PWC lifts fitted on a new dock or one you already have, working with the lift manufacturers to match the lift to the boat. Serving Longboat Key properties on the Gulf and Sarasota Bay, on a barrier island shared by Manatee and Sarasota counties.
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Boat Lift Installation for Longboat Key waterfront properties
We work with boatlift manufacturers to provide the boat or PWC lift that suits your needs best, on a new Longboat Key dock or one you already have. Langley Coastal specializes in 4-8 post cradle lifts from 6,000 lb to 60,000 lb capacity, and elevator lifts from 6,000 lb to 25,000 lb.
Which lift fits comes down to the boat, the dock it mounts to and the water it sits in. On a new dock the lift pilings are driven with the dock pilings; on an existing dock the pilings are what decide whether the lift mounts to them or new ones go in beside it.
We also provide maintenance and repair for all lift systems, and the pilings a lift stands on are our own trade. More about boat lift installation.
Boat Lifts in Longboat Key: what's specific here
Longboat Pass: Inlet in Manatee County connecting the Gulf with the north end of Sarasota Bay, separating Anna Maria Island from Longboat Key; about 7 mi south of Passage Key Inlet and 10 mi north of New Pass (Sarasota County); its federal channel connects to the GIWW in Sarasota Bay [floridadep.gov] How much room a boat has off the dock is part of what decides between a cradle lift and an elevator lift along the seawall.
Cannons Marina: Family-run since 1981 at 6040 Gulf of Mexico Dr (ICW marker 33); Grady-White dealer, rentals, certified Yamaha service [cannonsmarina.com]
Permits: Town of Longboat Key Planning, Zoning & Building (941-316-1966; Accela portal since April 22, 2025 with a Dock/Seawall/Lift permit type) + FDEP Southwest District + USACE Jacksonville District. Sec. 158.155: docks in canals/lagoons/passes may project the lesser of 30 ft or 30% of navigable width; 50 ft in Sarasota Bay; max dock area 500 sq ft; 15-ft setback from riparian lines; single-family docks moor no more than two vessels; pilings max 8.5 ft above deck. [longboatkey.elaws.us]
FAC 68C-22.014 (Manatee County side): Sarasota Bay Anna Maria Island/Jewfish Key area, Longboat Key area incl. Sister Keys, and east side are Slow Speed all year; 25 mph only in limited channels. [flrules.elaws.us] That governs how a barge is staged in Longboat Key when a lift piling has to be driven.
Boat Lift Installation in Longboat Key — FAQs
What permits does a boat lift need in Longboat Key?
Town of Longboat Key Planning, Zoning & Building (941-316-1966; Accela portal since April 22, 2025 with a Dock/Seawall/Lift permit type) + FDEP Southwest District + USACE Jacksonville District. Sec. 158.155: docks in canals/lagoons/passes may project the lesser of 30 ft or 30% of navigable width; 50 ft in Sarasota Bay; max dock area 500 sq ft; 15-ft setback from riparian lines; single-family docks moor no more than two vessels; pilings max 8.5 ft above deck. [source]
Are there manatee or idle-speed zones near Longboat Key docks?
FAC 68C-22.014 (Manatee County side): Sarasota Bay Anna Maria Island/Jewfish Key area, Longboat Key area incl. Sister Keys, and east side are Slow Speed all year; 25 mph only in limited channels. That sets how a barge is staged when lift pilings are driven in Longboat Key. [source]
Will a lift fit my Longboat Key dock?
The pilings decide it. If the existing pilings can carry a loaded cradle the lift mounts to them; if not, new lift pilings go in beside the dock. We work with boatlift manufacturers to match the lift to the boat.
Do you offer boat lift installation in Longboat Key?
Yes. Longboat Key is in Manatee County, one of the areas Langley Coastal Construction serves. Call (954) 406-0696 to schedule.
Sources for the Longboat Key facts above are linked inline (24 public pages); they describe Longboat Key, not Langley projects, and rules change, so confirm with the permitting authority.
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