A marine gangway provides safe and comfortable access to a floating pontoon, even when the water level changes. Top Marine offers both wooden and metal pontoon gangways for marinas, harbours, private floating pontoons and bathing areas.
A wooden gangway is often a practical choice for smaller pontoons, private shorelines and sheltered locations. The standard widths of wooden pontoon gangways are 1 m, 1.2 m and 1.5 m. Standard lengths range from 3 m to 6 m.
Metal gangways are suitable for larger pontoons, marinas and more demanding access points. The standard widths of metal gangways are 1.2 m, 1.5 m and 1.8 m. Standard lengths range from 6 m to 12 m.
Choosing the right pontoon gangway
The right pontoon gangway depends on three main factors:
- the pontoon model;
- the distance between the pontoon and the shore;
- changes in water level.
You do not need to choose the gangway alone. Choose your pontoon type and tell us how far from the shore it will be installed. Then our engineers can include a pontoon gangway with the right length and design in your package.
You can also plan different pontoon layouts in our web application and see the estimated cost of the project. The user manual is available here.
If you work in marina design, harbour engineering or architecture, you can download pontoon gangway, abutment and other Top Marine product models from the ProdLib catalogue. You can also read the ProdLib guide here.
Wooden arch bridge for pontoons
A wooden arch bridge gives the pontoon a more distinctive appearance and works well when a more decorative access solution is desired. The standard length of the wooden arch bridge is 4 m.
Abutments for pontoon gangways
An abutment secures the gangway to the shore. The right abutment type depends on the shore structure, soil type, water level changes and the gangway model.
The standard widths for abutments are 1.2 m and 1.5 m.
The most common and easy-to-install option is an abutment with screw piles. It works well in many standard shoreline conditions.
Watch the video on how to install the abutment with screw piles:
In rocky locations, a concrete abutment can provide additional stability.
For installations on cliffs or steep rock surfaces, we can use a special cliff abutment.
When planning a pontoon gangway or abutment, we also recommend reading these useful articles:
- Boat pontoon – 3 important things to consider when choosing a pontoon
- The location of the floating pontoon – 5 factors to consider in nature
Accessories for pontoon gangways
For added safety and comfort, you can equip pontoon gangways with railings. Railings also improve the appearance of the access route and make the gangway easier to use.
Depending on the project, options can also include railings with integrated benches, lighting and other pontoon accessories.
Gates for marinas and bathing areas
A gate helps control access to a marina, private floating pontoon or public bathing area. It can improve safety and restrict access when needed.
We can also integrate card access systems. The standard gate widths are 1.2 m and 1.8 m.
