Marina Wet Slip Rental & Management
Operate marina with boat slips, docks, and amenities
Overview
Marinas charge $10-$50+ per linear foot monthly for wet slips.
Operating 50-200 slips generates $300,000-$2,000,000 annually with 40-60% margins.
In 2025, boat slip demand exceeds supply in many areas.
Services include permanent wet slip rental, transient slip rental for visiting boats, fuel dock and pump-out services, electricity and water at slips, marina store and amenities, and security and facilities.
Successful marinas provide protected slips, maintain docks and facilities, offer full amenities, build boating community, and ensure security.
Long-term stable rental income.
Marketing through boat owners, cruising guides, boating apps, and marina reputation.
Required Skills
- Marina Management
- Waterfront Operations
- Property Management
- Customer Service
- Facility Maintenance
- Business Operations
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Recurring monthly slip rental income
- Slip shortage in many areas
- Long-term tenant stability
- Additional revenue from fuel and services
- Appreciating waterfront property
Cons
- Extremely high waterfront investment
- Complex marina operations
- Weather and environmental risks
- Very long time to profitability
- Extensive regulations and permitting
How to Get Started
- Secure waterfront marina property
- Build or acquire marina docks and slips
- Develop marina amenities and services
- Get marina licensing and permits
- Market slips to boat owners
- Maintain docks and facilities
- Build marina community and reputation
Explore More Boat Storage & Marina Services Ideas
Discover additional business opportunities in this category.
View All Boat Storage & Marina Services Ideas →