Elliott Bay Marina

What Elliott Bay Marina does

Elliott Bay Marina is a privately held, full-service marina facility operating on the northern shoreline of Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington, adjacent to Terminal 91. Founded in 1989 after a decade-long permitting process, the marina is the largest privately owned marina on the West Coast, offering more than 1,200 in-water slips across roughly 10 miles of dock space and accommodating vessels up to 300 feet. Its physical infrastructure includes modern floating docks with shore power, water hookups, 24/7 security, and high-speed fueling, plus slip-side pump-out services — collectively supporting both recreational boaters and superyacht traffic on Puget Sound.

The marina operates a multi-stream revenue model. The largest stream is recurring long-term moorage billed monthly on a quote basis, complemented by shorter-stay transient dockage that is bookable directly or through the Dockwa online platform. Ancillary revenue is generated through on-site fuel sales, a ship's store selling provisions and marine supplies, and lease income from a curated roster of on-site commercial tenants — including Elliott Bay Yacht Sales, Monkey Fist Marine, Emerald Harbor Marine, Palisade Restaurant, Maggie Bluffs, Splash N' Detail, a boat insurance agency, and Freedom Boat Club. The company also maintains certification under the Clean Marina program and holds founding membership in Superyacht Northwest, reinforcing its positioning toward larger, higher-yielding vessels.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: long-term moorage is sold via phone and website quote requests, transient stays are sold via Dockwa and direct staff coordination, and the marina supplements demand generation through an active website, Facebook and Instagram presence, an email newsletter, and community events such as the seasonal Downtown Sailing Series. The marina is led by General Manager Dave Swanson, with Facilities Manager Reier Reiersgaard and Harbormaster Bryce Larson, and is associated with the Southern Marinas marina management network. The customer base spans individual boat owners, liveaboards, transient cruising boaters, superyacht captains, and on-site marine service businesses.

Name

Elliott Bay Marina

Legal name

Elliott Bay Marina

Website

https://elliottbaymarina.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elliott Bay Marina is a privately held Seattle marina offering 1,200+ in-water slips up to 300 feet, plus fuel, ship's store, and on-site marine tenants, serving recreational boaters, superyacht captains, and marine service businesses on Puget Sound.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Moorage Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Small Craft Harbor Construction (IMAFAJAG)

Keywords

• Marina moorage services
• Boat slip rentals
• Yacht dockage
• Marine fuel services
• Vessel moorage

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Long-term Moorage: Annual or seasonal slip rentals for boat owners seeking permanent or extended moorage at the marina. Revenue generated through recurring slip fees.
2. Transient Dockage: Short-term overnight or multi-night moorage for cruising boaters visiting Seattle. Bookable via Dockwa platform or directly with marina staff.
3. Fuel Sales: On-site fuel dock providing gasoline and diesel to docked vessels.
4. Ship's Store Sales: On-site retail store selling provisions, marine supplies, and refreshments to marina guests.
5. Tenant Lease Revenue: Rental income from on-site businesses including Elliott Bay Yacht Sales, Monkey Fist Marine, Emerald Harbor Marine, Palisade Restaurant, Boat Insurance Agency, Maggie Bluffs, Splash N' Detail, and Freedom Boat Club.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Elliott Bay Marina operates a full-service moorage facility on Puget Sound in Seattle with over 1,200 in-water slips accommodating vessels up to 300 feet. Core services include long-term moorage leases, transient dockage, an on-site fuel dock, ship's store, slip-side pump-outs, and 24/7 security, complemented by on-site tenant partners for yacht sales, maintenance, dining, and boat club access.

Product overview

Elliott Bay Marina is a full-service marina facility offering secure moorage and boating services on Puget Sound in Seattle. The core offering centers on over 1,200 wet slips accommodating vessels up to 300 feet, available as transient short-term dockage or long-term moorage. The marina operates on a unified service model where all amenities (fuel dock, ship's store, pump-out services, Wi-Fi, restrooms/showers) are integrated into the base moorage experience rather than sold as separate modules. Support services include dockside line assistance, slip-side pump-outs, and coordination with on-site marine service tenants. The Downtown Sailing Series is a seasonal community event program that runs parallel to core operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Moorage & Slips Full-service moorage with over 1,200 in-water slips accommodating vessels up to 300 feet, including wet slips for sailboats, powerboats, yachts, and superyachts, with modern floating docks, shore power, water hookups, and 24/7 security.
• Transient Dockage Short-term overnight or multi-night moorage for cruising boaters visiting Seattle, with flexible booking via Dockwa online platform or directly with marina staff, including 24-hour security and free parking.
• Long-Term Moorage Year-round and seasonal slip rentals for boaters seeking extended moorage with access to full-service amenities and the marina community, priced on a quote-based monthly subscription basis.
• Fuel Dock On-site fuel services with high-speed fueling capabilities providing gasoline and diesel to vessels of all sizes including superyachts.
• Ship's Store On-site provisioning store selling refreshments, light provisions, and marine supplies to marina guests.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 2025 Downtown Sailing Series SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Marina hosts weekly sailing races sponsored by local marine businesses including Elliott Bay Yacht Sales, Monkey Fist, CSR Marine, Sea Hawk Paints, Fisheries Supply, Splash n' Detail, Fournier Insurance, Silver Seas Yachts, The Seattle Kraken, and American Parkinson Disease Association.
• Superyacht NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElliott Bay Marina is a founding member of Superyacht Northwest, an organization dedicated to welcoming and supporting large vessels on the West Coast. This partnership positions the marina as a premier destination for superyachts up to 300 feet seeking Pacific Northwest cruising.
• Seattle Yacht ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeattle Yacht Club maintains an outstation at Elliott Bay Marina. Founded in 1892, the Club is one of the country's most preeminent yacht clubs with properties throughout Puget Sound and the Inside Passage.
• DockwacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDockwa is an online booking platform that enables transient boaters to reserve slips at Elliott Bay Marina conveniently. The platform provides digital reservation management and payment processing for short-term moorage customers.
• Elliott Bay Yacht SalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site yacht sales company specializing in quality power and sail yachts from 30 to 90 feet. In business since 1993, bringing buyers and sellers together at the marina.
• Monkey Fist MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site marine service company providing comprehensive boat services including heating, electronics, plumbing, electrical, head systems, propulsion/engine, generators, and bow/stern thrusters.
• Emerald Harbor MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComplete yacht system and services company located in the main marina building. Sells, installs, and maintains all marine systems. Has served customers at the marina since it opened.
• Palisade RestaurantcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeattle's landmark waterfront restaurant offering elegant catering, inspiring views, and memorable dining. Accommodates up to 300 guests with private rooms for corporate events, weddings, and celebrations.
• Boat Insurance AgencyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized boat insurance agency representing all major markets. In business over 30 years with Elliott Bay Marina discounts available for customers.
• Maggie BluffsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeattle's best casual waterfront dining experience offering fresh food, homemade desserts, and daily happy hour specials.
• Splash N' DetailcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYacht finish maintenance and restoration service providing interior and exterior cosmetic boat maintenance programs customized to client needs.
• Freedom Boat ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoat club providing unlimited access to a new fleet of boats with reciprocal use of over 115 clubs nationwide including Vancouver BC. Handles all maintenance, moor, cleaning, and insurance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Shilshole Bay Marina: Operated by the Port of Seattle, Shilshole Bay Marina is a large Puget Sound recreational marina that competes with Elliott Bay for long-term and transient moorage among Seattle boat owners. Same customer base, same geography, directly comparable product.
• Bell Harbor Marina: A Port of Seattle-operated downtown waterfront marina offering transient and seasonal moorage in Seattle. Closest direct competitor in the Seattle transient moorage segment with overlapping amenities and downtown-access positioning.

Regional players

• Fishermen's Terminal: A Port of Seattle-operated marina complex in Seattle primarily serving commercial fishing and recreational vessels. Compares to Elliott Bay as a nearby Seattle moorage provider for vessels of various sizes.
• Dana Point Marina: A Southern California recreational marina referenced by Elliott Bay's own customers as a comparable premier West Coast destination. Comparable product (wet slips, transient dockage, fuel, amenities) for a similar recreational boater demographic on the US West Coast.
• Port of Everett Marina: A Pacific Northwest marina operated by the Port of Everett that serves recreational boating customers in the greater Puget Sound / Salish Sea region. Geographic peer with overlapping cruising customer base.
• Bahia Mar Marina: A large Fort Lauderdale, Florida full-service marina with deep-water access for large vessels and a comprehensive on-site ecosystem. Comparable scale and superyacht capability, serving as a benchmark for premium-marina operations in a different but analogous coastal market.
• Marina del Rey (Los Angeles County): A premier Southern California recreational marina competing in the upscale vessel segment on the West Coast. Comparable offering — large-vessel wet slips, transient moorage, on-site services — for the same affluent boater demographic Elliott Bay targets.

Broad incumbents

• Safe Harbor Marinas: The largest owner and operator of marinas in North America, with a portfolio spanning hundreds of recreational boating facilities. Comparable business model of owning/operating full-service marinas with fuel, slips, and marine services — strategically relevant as a likely acquirer/operator peer and as the dominant competitor to independent operators like Elliott Bay.
• IGY Marinas: An international luxury-marina operator with a network of high-end marinas across the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean. Directly comparable as an operator of premium, full-service marinas catering to superyacht and large-vessel customers — overlapping with Elliott Bay's upmarket positioning.
• Suntex Marina Group: A large operator of marinas across the US with a portfolio focused on full-service recreational boating facilities. Comparable business model to Elliott Bay — owning/operating marinas with moorage, fuel, ship's store, and tenant ecosystems — making it a relevant operator peer and a potential consolidator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/235331095/elliott-bay-marina
• Xx.com/EBMSeattle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elliott-bay-marina-inc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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