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.
Sportfish U.S.A.
How the Outer Banks outpost of Wanchese became an epicenter of boatbuilding greatness
Suntex Seeks Better Relationship With USACE
The company is working on an initiative to support the LAKES Act and create legislation that addresses longer lease terms for marinas.
Family Men
Goldsmith’s Boat Shop celebrates a century in business and the multigenerational clan that keeps it chugging along.
Georgia Certifies Three Clean Marinas
The facilities are the first in the Peach State to meet the requirements of the voluntary program, which recognizes marinas that reduce or eliminate pollution.
An Unreasonable Man
Phineas Sprague, owner of one of the largest repair yards in Maine, calls himself a heretic who goes against the grain.
Oasis Now Managing Cape Charles Yacht Center
Maryland-based Oasis Marinas said the Virginia facility is its first contract in that part of the Chesapeake.
Southern Marinas Makes Year-end Acquisitions
The company added two facilities in Tennessee and one on Florida’s east coast to its portfolio.
Derecktor Names COO
Richard Steady will oversee operations at Derecktor’s New York and Florida yards.
Derik Wagner to Helm Derecktor’s Fla. Sales Team
Superyacht-service company Derecktor brings aboard a new sales leader in the Sunshine State.
Heavy Lifting
Derecktor takes delivery of a 1,500-ton-capacity mobile lift, as construction of its Fort Pierce, Fla., facility continues.
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.