Rectangular pool deck beside a marina, lounge chairs facing the water, a multi-story building behind.

Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach

The Sea Captain Resort on the Bay Grand Aquatic Center

Constructed for the brand new Sea Captain Resort on the Bay in Clearwater Beach, this aquatic center is a monumental commercial pool and spa complex designed to serve as a flagship amenity. The project is defined by its expansive scale, multi-stage water features, and a highly sophisticated, commercial-grade equipment matrix, ensuring a luxurious and reliable guest experience.

Scale and Water Design

The main pool offers immense area for guest use, measuring 47’ long by 40’ wide with a safe, uniform depth ranging from 3’ to 4’ . The large, 15-foot diameter circular spa provides a dedicated hydrotherapy haven.

Custom Features: The pool includes a large sunshelf for relaxation and resort-style lounging, numerous LED water geysers for dynamic water movement, and a stunning center waterfall feature.

Central Spa Focal Point: The spa is highlighted by a distinctive Rain Fall feature mounted in its center, which provides a calming, cascading water element for guests.

Coastal Palette and Finishes

The pool’s finishes were chosen to project a bright, contemporary, and cohesive coastal aesthetic:

Interior Finish: The pool and spa utilize PebbleQuartz white with blue accent , a durable quartz finish that creates a sparkling, light blue water color that mirrors the clear tones of the Gulf.

Deck and Coping: The entire area is unified by high-performance Concrete Pavers by US Paverscapes in Ice . The use of a bright, light-toned Ice color ensures the deck stays cool under the intense Florida sun. The pool and spa edges feature matching concrete paver bullnose coping for a clean, safe, and contemporary transition.

Waterline Tile: A crisp visual line is established by 6×6 solid, light blue tile from Aquabella at the waterline, providing a subtle accent that complements the pool’s interior.

Commercial-Grade Pumping and Automation

The system’s complexity is managed by a multi-pump, multi-filtration commercial setup, ensuring peak performance and optimal water safety:

Specialized Pumping: Five distinct pumps are used to manage the various zones: a PENTAIR 3HP WHISPERFLO XF Variable Speed for pool circulation; a massive Pentair EQKT-1500 15HP pump dedicated to the main water features; a StaRite Max-E-Pro XF Variable Speed 5HP for spa circulation; a Pentair EQKT-750 7.5HP pump for the high-powered therapy jets; and a Pentair IntelliFlo I2 3.95 HP for the special Rain Fall feature.

Dual Filtration: Water cleanliness is handled by separate filtration systems: a large-capacity Pentair TR-100C Sand Filter for the pool and a CCP320 Cartridge Filter for secondary or spa filtration.

Commercial Safety: The pool is heated by a powerful Hayward Universal ASME 500 Natural Gas Heater for rapid temperature changes. Water chemistry is precisely maintained by a commercial-grade Hayward CAT2000 PP controller with redundant Hayward 45m5 and 45m2 Stenner pumps for chemical injection, ensuring public health compliance.

Ambiance: The resort’s evening atmosphere is defined by IntelliBrite Architectural Series Colored LED Lights , offering customizable, professional-grade illumination.

Specifications

Pool
47’x40’
Depth
3 to 4ft
Spa
15’ diameter
Interior finish
PebbleTec PebbleQuartz with added Blue Accents

Related services: Custom in-ground concrete pools, Pool and spa combinations, Decking, coping and tile, Interior finishes.

More builds near Clearwater Beach: see the area page.

Photos from this build

Rectangular pool deck beside a marina, lounge chairs facing the water, a multi-story building behind.
Pool deck with rows of lounge chairs and a marina view under a clear sky.
Corner spa area built into the pool deck alongside a low wall.
Covered cabana structure over a raised spa with an overhead rain-style water feature.
Close view of a circular spa built into the deck, water bubbling, cabana structure behind.
Rectangular pool with lounge chairs and docked boats visible along the waterfront.
Circular spa with water cascading from an overhead ring fixture, marina in the background.

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