State Dock

What State Dock does

State Dock Marina is a privately held full-service marina operating on Lake Cumberland in Jamestown, Kentucky, functioning as an entity of Suntex Marinas, LLC (headquartered in Dallas, TX) under license from the Kentucky Department of Parks. Founded in 2002 and employing 11–50 staff, the property offers 1,200+ miles of accessible shoreline to visitors. The core product is custom-built houseboat rentals across 14 distinct models ranging from the 58-foot Castaway 250 ($2,459 per period) to the 90-foot Independence 1100 ($11,105 per period), accommodating 8–16 guests. The marina also rents pontoons and tritoons (Aloha 22/25, Double Decker, 79-foot Party Barge), leases transient wet slips across covered and uncovered configurations, operates a 7,000+ sq ft marine retail center branded as the Ship Store, and runs The Wheelhouse, a seasonal full-service lakefront restaurant.

Operations are supported by a thin technology layer around third-party platforms: Molo provides real-time transient-slip booking and inventory management, Matterport supplies 3D virtual tours for the houseboat fleet to support pre-purchase exploration, Eventbrite handles event ticketing for the Poker Run, and Constant Contact manages email marketing. Distribution is direct via statedock.com, toll-free phone sales, the Molo customer portal for slip holders, and on-site marina sales. Pricing is structured around unit pricing for vacation rentals (3-night/4-night/7-night options), subscription-style season passes ($999 Fall Pass, $1,999 Peak Weekday Pass) for boat rentals, and tiered transient-slip pricing with household discounts for multi-year slip customers.

Revenue is diversified across rental nights, slip leases, retail, food and beverage, and event/program revenue, with major demand drivers being the Lake Cumberland Poker Run (ranked top 5 in America), the Raft-Up (1,500+ boats, Guinness World Record holder since 2010), the In-Water Boat Show, and seasonal holiday programming. Customer segments include family and group vacationers, year-round slip holders, performance-boat enthusiasts drawn by the Poker Run, and casual day boaters. Parent ownership by Suntex Marinas provides corporate backing, brand association, and cross-property platform access, while the Kentucky Department of Parks license secures the marina's operating concession at its address.

Name

State Dock

Legal name

Suntex Marinas, LLC

Website

https://statedock.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

State Dock Marina is a privately held full-service marina on Lake Cumberland in Jamestown, Kentucky, operated as an entity of Suntex Marinas, LLC. It offers custom houseboat rentals across 14 models, pontoon and tritoon rentals, transient wet-slip leases, a 7,000+ sq ft Ship Store, a seasonal restaurant, and year-round event programming for families, slip holders, and boating enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Recreational Boat Rental Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Motor Homes (3716)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Marina services
• Houseboat rentals
• Boat slip rentals
• Pontoon rentals
• Lake recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Jamestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Houseboat Rentals: Rental of custom-built houseboats ranging from 58ft to 90ft, accommodating 8-16 guests, with prices ranging from $2,459 to $11,105 per vacation period. Includes 3-night weekend, 4-night midweek, and 7-night options.
2. Boat Rentals (Pontoons/Party Barge): Rental of pontoon boats including Aloha 22 Tritoon, Aloha 25 Tritoon, Double Decker Pontoon with slide, and 79ft Party Barge for events. Season Pass options available for $999-$1,999.
3. Slip Rentals: Transient wet slip rentals for visiting boaters with various sizes (22'x80' to 25'x100' uncovered; 10'x24' to 18'x60' covered). Slip holders receive 15% discount on houseboat rentals and 50% off within 2 weeks.
4. Ship Store Sales: 7,000+ square foot Marine Center selling clothing, footwear, accessories, gifts, souvenirs, boating equipment, safety gear, food and beverages, and souvenirs.
5. The Wheelhouse Restaurant: Lake-themed restaurant with full menu including breakfast on weekends, lunch, dinner, pizza, beer on tap, mixed drinks, karaoke on Fridays and live entertainment on Saturdays. Open seasonally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

State Dock Marina operates on Lake Cumberland in Jamestown, Kentucky, renting 14+ custom-built houseboat models (58ft to 90ft, accommodating 8-16 guests) along with pontoon/tritoon rentals, party barge rentals, and transient wet slip rentals. The marina also operates a 7,000+ sq ft Ship Store, the Wheelhouse restaurant, seasonal membership programs, and major events including the Lake Cumberland Poker Run.

Product overview

State Dock Marina operates as a comprehensive lake vacation destination on Lake Cumberland, Kentucky, offering a diverse portfolio of watercraft rentals and marina services. The core offering centers on 14 distinct houseboat models ranging from the flagship 90-foot Independence 1100 (accommodating 16 guests with luxury amenities including 2-story slides and hot tubs) to compact 58-foot Castaway 250 models for smaller groups. Supplementary watercraft include pontoon and tritoon rentals (Aloha series, Double Decker, Party Barge) for day-use adventures. The company provides slip rentals for private boat owners with premium amenities including fuel docks, pump-out services, and shuttle transportation. Ancillary offerings include a full-service Ship Store retail center, The Wheelhouse waterfront restaurant, seasonal events (Poker Run, Raft-Up, In-Water Boat Show), and Boat Rental Season Pass membership program. The marina leverages integrated booking technology through Molo for real-time slip reservations and Matterport virtual tours for experiential marketing of houseboat models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Independence Series (1100) Flagship 90-foot luxury houseboat rental featuring 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, third-level sundeck with 2-story tube slide, 8-person hot tub, and outdoor grill. Accommodates 16 guests with 4 King and 4 Queen beds. Vacations starting at $11,105.
• The Paradise Dockside (1000) 87-foot docked houseboat villa with 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, hot tub, and included Aloha 25 Tritoon for lake exploration. Designed for guests wanting houseboat experience without piloting. Vacations starting at $10,653.
• The Sunset (980) 80-foot houseboat with 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6-person hot tub, tube slide, and upper deck entertainment area with bar, grill, and refrigerator. Vacations starting at $7,932.
• The Twilight (975) 80-foot houseboat with 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fire pit, tube slide, rooftop bar and refrigerator, and built-in top deck grill. Vacations starting at $7,632.
• The Legend (950) 76-foot family houseboat with 5 bedrooms including master suite with king bed and private bathroom, 3 bathrooms, 6-person hot tub, and water slide. Vacations starting at $6,551.
• The Fantasy (925) 78-foot houseboat with 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood flooring, 6-person hot tub, and two-story tube slide. Vacations starting at $8,599.
• The Serenity (900) 78-foot houseboat with 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Y-shaped bar, 6-person hot tub, tube slide, and walk-through flying bridge with sun loungers. Vacations starting at $6,360.
• The Dream (750) 78-foot houseboat with 6 private staterooms, front galley kitchen, sunken salon with entertainment center, 2 slides, and flying bridge. Sleeps 12. Vacations starting at $5,004.
• The Destany (700) 80-foot houseboat with 6 private staterooms, 2 bathrooms, large bar, clothes dryer, vanity in each bedroom, and party top with slide. Vacations starting at $5,596.
• The Horizon (500) 72-foot houseboat with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, flying bridge, gas grill, and waterslide. Features smooth top range and built-in dinette seating for six. Vacations starting at $4,537.
• The Voyager (450) 62-foot four-bedroom houseboat with flying bridge, propane grill, water slide, and party top. Features galley kitchen with smooth top range and microwave. Vacations starting at $3,897.
• The Harmony (400) 72-foot houseboat with 5 private staterooms, 2 bathrooms, flying bridge, loungers, and waterslide. Features smooth top range, microwave, and refrigerator. Vacations starting at $3,296.
• The Escape (Admiral) 64-foot economy houseboat with 4 private staterooms, 1.5 bathrooms, central air conditioning, galley with microwave, and waterslide. Sleeps 8. Vacations starting at $2,459.
• The Castaway (250) 58-foot compact houseboat with 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, designed for families or small groups seeking a relaxing getaway. Features 14-foot width for accessibility. Vacations starting at $2,459.
• Aloha 22 Tritoon 23-foot tritoon rental with 150 HP motor, bimini top, and lounge seating. Accommodates 12 people. Best for cruising, sun tanning, relaxing, fishing, and tubing.
• Double Decker Pontoon 30-foot two-story pontoon with 175 HP motor and water slide. Accommodates 16 people. Features Bluetooth radio and cushion seats.
• Aloha 25 Tritoon 25-foot tritoon with bimini top, Bluetooth radio, and cushion seats. Accommodates 12 people. Popular for group outings and water sports.
• Party Barge 79-foot event pontoon with partial canopy. Accommodates 30 people. Designed for weddings, events, and larger gatherings.
• The Wheelhouse Restaurant Lake-themed full-service restaurant with comfort food menu including breakfast on weekends, fish tacos, sandwiches, pizza. Features karaoke on Fridays and live entertainment on Saturdays. Open seasonally with full bar.
• Ship Store 7,000+ square foot marine retail center offering clothing, footwear, accessories, gifts, souvenirs, boating equipment, safety gear, and food/beverage. Brands include Lake Stuff, Huk, Boat Monkey, Columbia, and Reef.
• Transient Wet Slips Secure, fully serviced transient wet slips available in various sizes including uncovered (22'x80' to 25'x100') and covered (11'x30' to 18'x60') options. Bookable via Molo integration. Slip holders receive 15% discount on houseboat rentals and 50% off within 2 weeks.
• Boat Rental Season Pass Seasonal boat rental membership offering priority access to pontoon and tritoon rentals from May through September. Includes life jackets, tubes, accessories, safety orientation, and 10% ship store discount. Peak Weekday Season Pass priced at $1,999 and Fall Pass at $999.
• Boat Club Boat club membership program offering exclusive rental access and benefits for frequent boaters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5 Poker Run in America
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lake Cumberland Marina AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010The Annual Lake Cumberland Raft Up is organized by the Lake Cumberland Marina Association, an association of Lake Cumberland Marinas working together for the betterment of the area. The Raft Up began in 2010 as an attempt to break the Guinness World Record with the largest number of boats rafted together simultaneously, which was achieved with over 1,500 boats.
• Lake Cumberland Powerboat ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lake Cumberland Thunder Run and Lake Cumberland Poker Run events are organized in partnership with the Lake Cumberland Powerboat Club. The club organizes and produces poker runs hosted out of State Dock Marina, including events that award prizes like free houseboat rentals.
• Total MarineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTotal Marine provides the Legendary After Party entertainment for the Lake Cumberland Poker Run, featuring DJs including DJ AL and DJ Xtina for post-event celebrations.
• Folds of HonorminorOthersState Dock and Suntex Marinas proudly support Folds of Honor, an organization providing educational scholarships to the killed or disabled American military families. A percentage of Independence Series houseboat rentals is donated to the organization.
• Guinness World RecordsminorOthersGuinness World Records representatives were on hand in 2010 to witness and certify the Lake Cumberland Raft Up as the world record holder for the largest number of boats rafted together simultaneously (1,500+ boats).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MarineMax: Largest U.S. recreational boat retailer with growing boat rental and membership businesses. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the recreational boating market with overlapping rental and membership offerings, though at national scale rather than a single-lake operator.

Direct peers

• Seven Crown Resorts: Operator of houseboat rental fleets and marinas across multiple Western U.S. lakes (Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Trinity Lake, etc.). Directly comparable as a multi-property houseboat rental operator with similar fleet, pricing, and lakeside lodging model.
• Bridge Marina: Multi-service marina on Lake Hopatcong, NJ offering boat rentals (pontoons, tritoons, ski boats), slip rentals, ship store, and event programming. Comparable as a smaller, full-service recreational marina with the same rental plus slip plus retail stack.
• Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas: Full-service marina and houseboat rental operator on Lake Powell, also run by ARAMARK. Comparable as a destination-lake marina combining houseboat rentals, slip services, retail, and F&B.
• Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock: Family-owned full-service marina on Bull Shoals Lake (AR/MO) offering houseboat and pontoon rentals, wet slips, fuel, and ship store. Comparable as a destination-lake marina operator with similar seasonal product mix and customer base.
• Jamestown Marina: On-site competitor marina on Lake Cumberland providing houseboat rentals, slip leases, and fuel service. Highly comparable due to identical waterway, customer pool, and product offering overlap with State Dock.
• Forever Resorts (Lake Powell): Operator of houseboat and powerboat rentals, marinas, and lodging at Lake Powell. Directly comparable as a destination-lake houseboat rental operator with similar high-value multi-day vacation pricing.
• Conley Bottom Resort & Marina: Competing full-service marina on Lake Cumberland offering houseboat rentals, wet slips, and event programming. Most directly comparable peer given identical lake, overlapping fleet, and shared association events such as the Raft-Up.

Emerging players

• GetMyBoat: Online marketplace for boat rentals and water-based experiences across the U.S. Comparable as a distribution and discovery layer that competes for the same discretionary boater customer that State Dock serves through houseboat and pontoon rentals.

Others

• Suntex Marinas: Parent company and one of the largest U.S. marina ownership and management platforms. Directly comparable as the operating umbrella that owns, brands, and reinvests in State Dock and other marina properties with overlapping rental, slip, retail, and F&B offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StateDock
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/state-dock-marina-services-l.l.c.
• Instagraminstagram.com/suntexmarinas
• Xx.com/statedock

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