Specialized Marina Consulting Is Not a Luxury Even the strongest operators carry blind spots. The best will recognize when a fresh perspective can create value. The fuel dock change was not a rescue. It was a small correction that paid for itself in one season. A 250-slip property ran smoothly during the Saturday rush, just […]
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The Quiet Advantage of Specialized Marina Management Marinas may seem simple until you run one. The role exists where customer experience meets maritime realities. Boats arrive filled with family energy and vacation hopes. Weather, weekends, and local quirks set the rhythm. Lenders seek proof that the story told about the business aligns with the numbers. […]
Operating With Intent: Why Third-Party Management Lifts Marina Portfolios A 750-slip marina generating around $1.2 million in annual fuel sales with 1.8 percent shrinkage leaves $21,600 on the dock each year. Add in utility waste, procurement drift, and unfilled midweek transients, and the gap between actual and potential earnings can often exceed $150,000 before adjusting […]
Executive Summary Marinas offer investors a compelling mix of real property stability and operating upside. Supply is constrained, customers are relationship-driven, and simple levers like slip rate adjustments, AR cleanup, and clear service standards can lift year-one NOI by a few points. Phased redevelopment adds capacity or amenities where it matters, while a practical compliance […]
Private equity groups have been taking a consistently growing position in the marina space over the past few years. They’ve figured out that marinas can deliver reliable income and add a layer of diversity to a real estate portfolio that isn’t tied to traditional sectors. The appeal comes from recurring revenue, appreciation in property value, […]
Working with teams is always an experiment. Some members respond well to the carrot, while others require a more direct approach to achieve a similar desired outcome. Over time, it becomes clear that monitoring progress and sharing results is crucial for everyone to ensure their goals are well-defined and their progress is on track. A […]
Ask most boaters why they remain loyal to a marina, and you’ll hear as many different answers as there are types of boats in a marina. These range from a mix of big-picture and small-detail answers. Location, dock quality, amenities, and how easy it is to get fuel, as well as how clean the bathrooms […]
We all know that I spend a lot of time on the docks. In my free time, I sit in meetings with our financial team and work with our clients to ensure their books are as clean and “tight” as the docks. Marina operations have more moving parts than outsiders give it credit for, and […]
Ownership changes, management shifts, or even a change in dockmaster can be challenging to even the most loyal customers. People choose a marina not just for location or price, but because of the relationships and routines they’ve built there. A smooth transition and open communication helps protect that trust. It’s about more than handing over […]