Marinas and Boatyards
Marinas and boatyards offer the vital services, ranging from repairs to slips and seasonal storage, that boaters require. Because they're in regular contact with boat owners, these businesses can take the pulse of the recreational boating industry every day. Developments such as new facilities and new services at these sites help to drive the industry forward.
Boaters Return to Miami-Dade
The South Florida county reopened marinas and parks this past weekend after six weeks of closures.
Much-needed dredging to start in San Diego Bay
The channel near the Chula Vista/National City border hasn’t been dredged since 1976.
All-transient Chicago marina to have $11 million economic impact
A developer says that the Navy Pier marina will rent slips by the hour, day and week to regional boaters.
Windward Marina Group acquires Florida facility
Beach Marine in Jacksonville has been in business for more than 30 years.
New Jersey borough pays $3 million in marina lawsuit
The borough of Edgewater, which manages the Edgewater Marina, was sued by a woman who suffered brain injuries after a fall.
Officials begin investigation into Alabama marina fire
Investigators believe one boat could be the possible cause of the deadly blaze.
Connecticut marina being auctioned online
Owners of the Marina at American Wharf in Norwich have had a “troubled relationship” with the city, according to local reports.
Three entities submit proposals to take over John Wayne Marina in Washington
The Port of Port Angeles currently manages the facility.
Construction begins on new Tampa marina
The 150-slip facility has been designed to accommodate boats longer than 100 feet.
Safe Harbor Marinas acquires Vermont facility
Shelburne Shipyard has been in operation for nearly 200 years on Lake Champlain.
Five new Clean Marina certifications in Michigan
Five marinas also re-certified as clean marinas.
Weatherford Capital invests $41 million in Safe Harbor
The company is focusing on companies that focus on Florida.
FLIBS 2019: Westrec provides updates on Florida facilities
The company said it doubled megayacht space at Hall of Fame Marina, and Fernandina Harbor Marina, wiped out in Hurricane Matthew, will open next spring.
Bradford Marine to get overhaul
The Fort Lauderdale, Fla., yard is undergoing a “multipart improvement project.”
Suntex sells Loggerhead marinas, invests in Bahia Mar
Company president Bryan Redmond says Suntex will focus on “larger, premier assets.”
Feadship director to give keynote to open Metstrade
Henk de Vries will talk about a sustainable future.
Spanish refit yard installs 4,800-ton lift
MB92’s giant lift and 330,000-sq. ft. hardstand will allow the Barcelona refit yard to work simultaneously on nine superyachts.
Long and Winding Road
Suntex has cleared three years of hurdles on its Fort Lauderdale property. Now, the real work starts.
Family Ties
Second and third generations of the Lamb family are reinventing Jacksonville’s largest facility.
SkipperBud’s acquires MasterCraft Boats of Chicago
Former dealership owner will focus more on his components company, Geremarie.
A $10 million intervention
SkipperBud’s new marina complex on Cass Lake, Michigan, had been slated for condo redevelopment until the retailer stepped in.
Canadian firm acquires Florida marina
Palm Holdings acquires a 5-acre property in downtown Naples.