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Congratulations! You’ve just received your very own boating port! Whether it’s a spot at the marina or an entire waterfront in your backyard, you’ve gained your own personal access to the wide, open waters. However, while your dock is both sturdy and stylish, there’s still another important element of accessing your boat you’ve left out: your gangway.

Now, while not every dock is required to have a gangway, it can still be a very useful accessory in building your ideal maritime lifestyle. They carry many uses ranging from visible to viable. Here are just some of the benefits that a well-made gangway can provide for you:

• Experience:

Gangways may seem like a small addition at first, but they can add a lot to your overall sailing experience. The whole experience of walking from your dock to your boat on a bridge can help give you the feeling that, no matter why you’re going on the boat, you’re about to sail away on to a whole new adventure. 

• Style:

Gangways are always a great complement to your dock’s aesthetic. The standard aluminum has always been famous for its sleek, polished layout adding an extra layer of class and cleanliness to your boat. If you prefer a much more natural design, there are styles that can fit that as well. Ipe wood can give you a walkway that exhibits a much more old-fashioned, outdoorsman look, and composite decking can offer a similar sense of authenticity with the added benefits of being low-maintenance and resistant to moisture.

• Safety:

Gangways do come with several amazing safety features. With the most famous and prominent being the handrail, it’s a simple addition that allows you and your passengers a safe walk from your boat to the dock. Another important safety feature in gangways are the piano hinges, which ensure there is no gap between your dock and your boat. 

If you would like to learn about how Bristol Industries of PA’s gangways deliver on all these features and more, give us a call or request a quote today!