Marine construction · Founded in 1992
Boathouses, docks, bulkheads and boat lifts for the bayous and waterways of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A family owned contractor on Highway 90 in Bay St. Louis, from design and permits to the finished build.
What we build
Boathouses, docks and piers, bulkheads and boat lifts. We do our own work, so the same team sees your project from the design through the build.
Boathouses come in many shapes and sizes, and they're an excellent place to store and protect a boat. We design each one, and the lift that goes inside it, around what the customer needs. Some carry a sundeck up top.
New docks, dock expansions and piers, floating or stationary depending on your needs and budget. Decking can be wood, WearDeck or Sure-Step, and floating docks can be Connect-A-Dock. Worn dock? We can look at it and help you decide whether to repair or replace.
A bulkhead, or seawall, protects waterfront property from storms and erosion. We build them in treated wood or vinyl, and we repair bulkheads and boat ramps too.
A lift holds your boat above the water, away from wakes and weather. We install lifts at docks and inside boathouses, including Hi-Tide lifts, and handle repairs, motor replacements and modifications on existing lifts.
How a job goes
Building on the water takes a permit before it takes a hammer. We handle the drawings and the paperwork along with the build.
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Call or send the form. We meet with you, hear what you want built and set up a time to look at the property.
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We survey the property, take the measurements, draw a diagram of the project and send you the estimate.
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We file the application with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR), then apply for any city or county permits. Permit fees vary.
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The crew builds it. A boat lift install can take about a day; bulkhead and pier work takes longer.
“In the beginning I met with Linda and told her what I wanted. She drew it up and sent me the estimate. I said go with it and I had to do nothing else.”
John F. · Google reviewOur work
Boathouses, piers, lifts and bulkheads from Ferrill's Marine's own photo gallery.
Good to know
A few things worth knowing before you start a waterfront project.
Bulkheads
Most coastal bulkheads are built from 2.5 CCA treated lumber or vinyl. Wood is economical, does a fine job against erosion, and the treatment protects it from parasites in the water. Vinyl costs a bit more, but it resists chemicals, mildew and marine borers, and it flexes with high-pressure waves instead of breaking apart or caving in.
Boat lifts
Weigh the boat with its engine and a full tank of fuel, then choose a lift rated above that. A 5,000 lb boat needs at least a 6,000 lb lift. Aluminum lifts are built from 6061-T6 alloy; hot-dipped galvanized steel lifts rust over time, especially in salt water.
Hurricanes
Set the lift so that, at its highest, the boat sits well above the dock and seawall. When a storm is coming, secure the boat to the lift and fasten the lift in position with lines.
Reviews
Five of the reviews customers have left on Google, quoted as written.
“Very honest and upfront people. … Can't go wrong with them.”
“Ferrill's Marine did a great job on our bulkhead/ boatramp repair!! Linda, Charles and the crew were great! Highly recommend!”
“I've used Ferrill's for over a decade on several boat lift projects including motor replacements and various repairs and lift modifications. They're easy to work with and do a great job at a fair price.”
“They did a beautiful job at my camp. … Charles and his crew Were fantastic.”
“…they are an extremely professional, well established and dependable company that was able to complete my marine project for my company on time and under budget.”
Free estimates
Call, email or send the form and we'll set up a time to look at your waterfront. Estimates and consultations are free.
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