Safeguard Your Dock,
The Smart Way
Smart Docks is developing an automated anchoring system that keeps docks properly secured as water levels change — so dock ownership is safe and easy.
Dock Ownership Shouldn't Be This Hard
Every year, thousands of dock owners face the same frustrating challenges — problems that cost time, money, and peace of mind.
Water Levels Change Constantly
Lake water levels fluctuate with weather, seasons, and dam releases causing dock anchors to need adjustment.
Inconsistent and Unreliable
Dock anchors are manually adjusted which is inconsistent and unreliable and leaves your dock in an unpredictable state.
Damage Is Expensive
Improperly adjusted or neglected dock anchors can lead to failures that result in costly repairs — and when something fails, it often impacts neighboring docks.
Largely Unmonitored
Current docks have limited monitoring capabilities. Are your dock anchors properly adjusted?
111,000+ lakes in the US with water level fluctuations — millions of docks at risk.
A Smarter Way to Secure Your Dock
Smart Docks is building an automated system that monitors water levels and adjusts your dock's anchor lines — keeping it safe without the manual work.
Automated Line Adjustment
Our system monitors water conditions in real-time and automatically adjusts dock anchor lines.
Safety First Design
Engineered to protect people, property, and peace of mind at the shoreline.
Remote Monitoring
Check your dock's anchor status from anywhere with real-time alerts and a simple mobile dashboard.
Easy Installation
Designed to work with minimal modifications to your existing dock hardware.
How Our Solution Works
Smart Docks keeps your dock secure in three simple steps.
Monitor
Sensors track water levels, weather conditions, and dock position.
Analyze
Our system processes real-time data to determine when adjustments are needed.
Adjust
Automated mechanisms adjust anchoring lines to keep your dock safe — no manual work required.
Our Progress
We're moving fast. Here's where we are on the journey to bring Smart Docks to market.
Concept & Research
CompleteIdentified the problem, researched solutions, developed proof of concept, and validated the market opportunity.
Prototype Development
In ProgressBuilding and testing initial product with real-world dock hardware.
Pre-Launch Funding
In ProgressRaising funds to accelerate development, initialize field testing, and prepare for launch.
Field Testing
Upcoming · Summer 2026Deploy prototypes on partner docks to gather performance data across conditions.
Product Launch
Upcoming · Winter 2026Finalizing production design, establishing manufacturing partnerships, and preparing distribution channels to bring Smart Docks to market.
Pre-Launch Funding
Every contribution brings us closer to making Smart Docks a reality. Here's how your support makes a difference.
$25,000 goal
Research & Development
Fund prototype materials, sensors, and testing equipment to build our first working system.
$45,000 goal
Field Testing
Cover costs for real-world testing on partner docks across different water conditions.
$50,000 goal
Product Launch
Manufacturing setup, packaging, and logistics to get Smart Docks into the hands of early supporters.
$18,500 of $120,000 raised
15%
“Dock ownership shouldn't be stressful. Smart Docks was built to solve a problem dock owners deal with every season. We're a small team engineering a safer, smarter way to secure docks — no corporate fluff. Your contribution helps us finish the development, prove it in the field, and deliver it to dock owners everywhere.”
Contributions support product development. This is not an investment and does not convey equity or guaranteed returns.
Get In Touch
Interested in Smart Docks? Whether you own a dock, manage a marina, or want to explore a partnership, we'd love to hear from you. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll be in touch.