Three large boats damaged in fire at Boston area marina
Damage is estimated at $1 million.
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.
Westrec’s Cabrillo Way Marina wins Boaters’ Choice Award
Boaters gave the marina five-star reviews.
Are boatyards obsolete in Seattle?
The announcement that a landmark of the city’s waterfront, Jensen Motor Boat Co., is shutting down follows the closures of other yards in the last few years.
Suntex hosts Folds of Honor at re-opening of Miami Beach Marina
Event will raise funds for veterans’ organization.
MTI to open location at Haulover Marine Center
Westrec also upgrading marinas in Florida and Chicago.
Port 32 to open in former Fort Lauderdale Boatyard & Marina location
The new facility will also include the former Jackson Marine site.
Westrec receives authorization to rebuild Fernandina Harbor Marina
The $6.5 million contract will help repair the catastrophic damage left from Hurricane Matthew.
ICOMIA marina conference to focus on growth
The Oct. 25-27 event in Athens also will touch on security issues at ports and marinas, oil pollution crisis management and marina marketing.
Legendary Marina receives safety awards
The two awards recognize the Destin, Fla.-based company’s safety efforts.
Safe Harbor Marinas purchases five marinas
The latest acquisitions bring its total marina holdings to 75.
Two Australia Gold Coast marinas start expansions worth $140 million
The area plans to become a major superyacht refit center.
Golden Marine Systems rebuilds Moss Marine
The Fort Myers Beach marina was devastated when Hurricane Irma hit Florida last year.
Greek Marinas Association to host ICOMIA conference
The World Marinas Conference is scheduled for Oct. 25-27 in Athens.
Pier Sixty-Six Marina expands
Tavistock Development Company, owner of Pier Sixty-Six Marina, has added slips and dockage for vessels up to 400 feet long on the north and south sides of the 17 Street Causeway in Fort Lauderdale. The property now has 157 slips, representing a 24-percent increase, and 5,000 feet of linear dockage, a 67-percent increase.
Group wins appeal for $80 million Miami marina plan
The city of Miami and a development team comprising RCI Marine Group and Suntex Marinas have won a key circuit court ruling.
Suntex acquires California marina
Pleasure Cove Marina in Napa will continue Suntex’s expansion into California.
Port 32 Marinas buys Tampa Harbour Yacht Club
The full service facility will be known as Port 32 Tampa.
Suntex adds rentals to another marina
Suntex Marina Investors LLC has gotten a step closer to its goal of offering rentals at its 46 locations with the addition of a fleet at Laurel Marina & Yacht Club in Tennessee.
Marina group wins court appeal for $80 million Miami marina redevelopment
RCI Marine Group and Suntex Marinas move to the next stage of a plan to redevelop Virginia Key.
Atlantic Marina Holdings rebrands properties as Port 32
With the redevelopment of its four Florida marinas, the company becomes one of the state’s largest slip holders.
Suntex names new COO
Rich Carter is tasked with improving the “service experience” at Suntex Marinas.
Marathon Boat Yard sold
Located on Boot Key Harbor, the 12-acre facility sold for $5.75 million.
Front Street Shipyard receives grant
The $670,000 grant from the Department of Transportation will be used for a water-jet cutting machine.