From a small leased marina on Long Island to a global leader in marine tower engineering, our journey is built on precision, durability, and a passion for the open water.
Atlantic Towers was founded in the early 80s, by Steve Tull. Steve was working for Cape Island Yacht Sales as a Vice President responsible for Operations when his boss decided to sell the business. Steve took the opportunity to step out on his own.
The concept of "Tuna Towers" was just coming into vogue and Steve with his background as a mechanical engineer and charter captain founded Atlantic Towers in a small leased marina on Long Island. The economy was strong and the business grew rapidly.
Within a few years Atlantic Towers was the OEM tower vendor for notable Sport Fishing brands including Boston Whaler, Rampage, and Blackwatch. In 1988 Steve was joined by Shelley Golden, who took over marketing and sales and became known as the Tower Lady.
"The Company survived the 1990-1991 recession, and the federal luxury tax period. With OEM customers shuttered, the Company focused on individual customers in the aftermarket."
Our commitment to industrial strength and high-performance utility led to the development of industry-defining proprietary technology.
In the early 2000s, the Company developed proprietary extrusions and the technique for building Custom Hardtops as a composite aluminum/fiberglass structure. Typically one third the weight and less than one half the cost of traditional cored fiberglass retrofit hardtops.
of technical information on thousands of boat brands and models curated to ensure a perfect fit without setting foot on your boat.
View DatabaseThe first of the current design family was the Trampoline T-top. This is a simple and elegant design which required no drilling for assembly.
The only tool required for assembly is an allen wrench, and as no holes are drilled the position of the legs can be changed easily during install, making fatal DIY installation errors nearly impossible.
Patented Vice-Like Clamp Mechanism
Tower in a Box products encompass seven T-top models, with top material options and multiple support leg options. With standard products plus interchangeable components, hundreds of configurations are possible.
Structures bearing the Atlantic Towers logo have been produced for 30+ years, with many still in service today from the Great Lakes to coastal ports.
Boat owners rely on our structures for safety, utility, and vessel enhancement.
Shelley Golden, the Tower Lady, has managed exhibits at hundreds of boat shows since 1988.
"We installed the Atlantic Towers Arch on our Double B and could not be happier. The engineering is rock solid and it changed the entire profile of our boat for the better."
Atlantic Towers is a member in good standing of the American Boat and Yacht Council, Michigan Boating Industries Association, National Marine Manufacturers Association, Northwest Marine Trades Association, and New Jersey Marine Trade Association.
Join the thousands of boat owners who trust Atlantic Towers for engineering excellence.
