York Harbor Marine

Name

York Harbor Marine

Legal name

York Harbor Marine

Website

https://yorkharbormarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Dealership & Marina Services

NAICS

Boat Dealers (441222), Marinas (713930), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Marine boat sales
• Boat dealership services
• Marine engine repowers
• Boat storage dockage
• Marine service repairs

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Boat Sales: New Boston Whaler boats and quality pre-owned boats sold directly to consumers at the York, ME dealership location.
2. Marine Service & Repairs: Complete marine repairs with factory-trained technicians, including routine maintenance, seasonal prep, engine and electrical repairs, cleaning and detailing. Labor charged at $185 per hour.
3. Dockage & Valet Services: Annual and limited dockage plans plus valet rack service plans including launch/haul, storage, bottom washing, shrink wrapping, and seasonal services. Rates from $200-$335 per foot depending on boat length and plan type.
4. Engine Repowers: Professional outboard engine replacement services for Mercury, Yamaha, and Honda engines. Includes evaluation, installation, and ongoing maintenance.
5. Storage Services: Outdoor boat storage, shrink wrap/winter cover services, battery storage, and trailer storage. Storage rates from $32-$62 per foot.
6. Parts Sales: Marine equipment parts and accessories sold through the ship's store and parts department.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

York Harbor Marine is a family-owned full-service marine dealership and marina in York, Maine, authorized to sell new Boston Whaler boats and quality pre-owned boats. It also operates a service department offering engine repowers (Mercury, Yamaha, Honda), repairs, seasonal maintenance and winterization, plus dockage, valet rack plans, outdoor and trailer storage, an on-site ship's store, fuel dock, and an adjacent waterfront restaurant (Deck at Dockside).

Product overview

York Harbor Marine is a family-owned marine dealership and full-service marina established in 1955, serving the Southern Maine and New Hampshire seacoast. The company operates as an authorized Boston Whaler dealer (for over 50 years) offering new and pre-owned boats across center console, dual console, express cruiser, runabout, and bay boat categories. As a product portfolio, the business centers on Boston Whaler New Boats and Pre-Owned Boats as core sales products, complemented by Engine Repowers (Mercury, Yamaha, Honda), Marine Service Department, Dockage & Valet Rack Services, Storage & Winterization, and Ship's Store retail operations. An ancillary hospitality component, the Deck at Dockside Restaurant, provides waterfront dining adjacent to the marina. The company also operates a Fuel Dock with ValvTect Fuels. This marine dealership does not offer AI-powered features, public APIs, or software platforms—its product and service portfolio is grounded in physical boats, engines, service labor, and marina facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boston Whaler New Boats New Boston Whaler boats across center console, dual console, express cruiser, runabout, and bay boat categories, sold with motors and trailer packages to recreational boaters in the Southern Maine and New Hampshire seacoast market.
• Pre-Owned Boats Quality pre-owned boats inspected and serviced by the dealership, catering to diverse boating needs and budgets for recreational boaters.
• Engine Repowers Professional outboard engine replacement service for Mercury, Yamaha, and Honda engines, including evaluation, installation, rigging, and ongoing maintenance for boat owners seeking to upgrade or replace existing propulsion.
• Marine Service Department Full-service marina offering complete marine repairs, engine tune-ups, bottom painting, electrical systems, cleaning, detailing, zinc anode replacement, and seasonal maintenance for boat owners in the seacoast region.
• Dockage & Valet Rack Services Annual and limited dockage plans plus valet rack service plans that include launch/haul, storage, bottom washing, shrink wrapping, and seasonal services for boat owners on the Maine/New Hampshire seacoast.
• Storage & Winterization Outdoor boat storage, shrink wrap/winter cover services, trailer storage, battery storage, and engine winterization/spring commissioning for boat owners needing off-season and between-season care.
• Deck at Dockside Restaurant Waterfront restaurant on the pier at York Harbor Marine serving fresh seafood, lobster rolls, salads, and cocktails with harbor views for visiting boaters and the local community.
• Ship's Store On-site retail store supplying marine parts, accessories, and supplies to boaters using the marina and the wider seacoast community.
• Fuel Dock On-site fuel dock dispensing ValvTect Fuels for boats using the marina and passing vessels.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boston WhalercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Boston Whaler boats, motors, and trailer packages for over 50 years. As the Seacoast's authorized Boston Whaler dealer, York Harbor Marine offers the full line of Whaler boats and is recognized as a trusted source for new Whaler purchases in the region.
• MercurycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMercury Platinum Dealer and Authorized Service Center with certified V12 engine technicians. Provides outboard engine sales, installation, and factory-authorized service for Mercury engines from portable models to high-horsepower Verados.
• YamahacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYamaha engine dealer with Master Certified technicians providing professional installation and service for Yamaha outboard engines.
• Honda MarineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHonda Marine outboard dealer and authorized service provider offering Honda marine engines as another trusted option for boat repowers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Front Street Shipyard: Maine-based full-service boatyard offering storage, haul-out, and marine service. Comparable as a regional marine service and storage operator competing for the same Southern Maine seasonal customer base and certified service work.
• Hinckley Yacht Services: Long-established New England boat dealer and full-service marina network offering new yacht sales, brokerage, storage, and certified service — directly comparable as a multi-generational, multi-OEM-authorized marine dealer and service operation in the same coastal geography.
• Portland Yacht Services: Portland, Maine full-service marina and boatyard with storage, service, and brokerage. Directly comparable in scope — independent marina, storage, and OEM-certified marine service for the same Southern Maine recreational boating customer.

Broad incumbents

• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest U.S. marina operator with a national portfolio of full-service marinas including storage, service, and fuel. Comparable as the scaled incumbent in the same marina/storage/service category, representing both a potential acquirer and a competitive benchmark for service quality.
• West Marine: Largest U.S. marine retail chain selling parts, accessories, and electronics with a national footprint and growing service offerings. Comparable as a broad retail/distribution competitor in marine parts and accessories, the lightest overlap with York Harbor's dealership/service model.

Emerging players

• Freedom Boat Club: Subscription-based boat club model that competes for the same recreational boating customer's wallet share, particularly in coastal markets. Relevant as a recurring-revenue alternative to boat ownership that could pressure dockage and used-boat demand over time.

Others

• Boat Trader: Largest U.S. online boat marketplace. Relevant as the dominant channel for used-boat price discovery and listings that sets the competitive backdrop for York Harbor's pre-owned boat business and customer acquisition funnel.
• Brunswick Corporation (Boston Whaler / Mercury Marine): Parent of Boston Whaler and Mercury Marine — the two most important OEM partners for York Harbor Marine. Relevant as the principal counterparty whose dealer-network and product decisions directly drive York Harbor's largest revenue lines.

Regional players

• Hamlin's Marine: Maine marine dealer and service center selling multiple boat brands with storage and service. Comparable as a family/independent marine retailer with multi-OEM service capabilities, though operating in a different sub-region of Maine.
• New England Boatworks: Rhode Island-based full-service boatyard and marina with storage, repair, and refit. Comparable as an independent New England marine service operator competing for similar seasonal storage and certified service work in the broader Northeast market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yhmarine
• Facebookfacebook.com/yorkharbormarine
• Instagraminstagram.com/yorkharbormarine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/york-harbor-marine-service

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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