Norwalk Cove Marina

What Norwalk Cove Marina does

Norwalk Cove Marina is a privately held, full-service yachting center operating since 1958 from a single waterfront property at 48 Calf Pasture Beach Road in East Norwalk, Connecticut. Located on a well-protected, deep-water basin at the mouth of Norwalk Harbor along Long Island Sound and roughly an hour from New York City, the facility offers 400 boat slips accommodating vessels up to 180 feet, a 200-foot fuel dock dispensing ValvTect gas and diesel, and a marine service and repair department equipped with three Marine Travelifts with combined hauling capacity of up to 150 tons.

The company's revenue is generated across five principal streams: seasonal and transient dockage (priced per foot of vessel length plus tiered shore power fees from 30 to 100 amp), fuel sales, a multi-brand yacht sales and brokerage division representing Azimut, Bluegame, Boston Whaler, CL Yachts, Cobalt, Grady-White, Intrepid, and Sea Ray (including an exclusive CL Yachts showroom), full-service boat repair, and on-property amenities including The Galley restaurant, the Ship's Store nautical boutique, Cove Mini Golf, Sea Suite concierge services, and a bridal suite event venue. Customer acquisition is primarily direct-to-consumer via the company website, social media (Facebook, Instagram), VHF Channels 9 and 72, and walk-in traffic. Customers are segmented into seasonal slip holders, transient boaters, yacht buyers and sellers, and general public visitors — with no reliance on named enterprise accounts.

Name

Norwalk Cove Marina

Legal name

Norwalk Cove Marina, Inc.

Website

https://norwalkcove.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Norwalk Cove Marina is a privately held, full-service yachting center in East Norwalk, Connecticut, operating 400 boat slips, a fuel dock, a 150-ton travelift repair facility, multi-brand yacht sales and brokerage, and on-property amenities including a restaurant, retail store, mini golf, and bridal suite for seasonal slip holders and transient boaters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Launch & Retrieval Infrastructure (Slipways, Cradles, Travel Lifts, Launching Systems) (IMAJALAE)

Keywords

• Marina dockage services
• Yacht brokerage
• Boat repair services
• Marine fueling
• Yacht sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwalk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marina Dockage: Annual and transient dockage fees for boat slips accommodating vessels up to 180 feet in length. Seasonal slip rentals and nightly transient dockage.
2. Fuel Sales: 200-foot fuel dock selling ValvTect gas and diesel fuel to marina customers and passing vessels.
3. Yacht Sales and Brokerage: Norwalk Cove Yacht Sales division offers yacht brokerage services for buyers and sellers, listing vessels across multiple brands.
4. Service and Repair: Full-service repair facility with three Marine Travelifts (up to 150 tons hauling capacity) for boat maintenance and repairs.
5. On-Property Amenities: Revenue from The Ship's Store (nautical boutique), The Galley restaurant, Cove Mini Golf entertainment, and bridal suite event bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Norwalk Cove Marina operates a full-service yachting center along Long Island Sound in East Norwalk, CT, providing 400 boat slips for vessels up to 180 feet, a marine service and repair facility with three Marine Travelifts (up to 150-ton hauling capacity), and a 200-foot fuel dock selling ValvTect gas and diesel. The company also runs Norwalk Cove Yacht Sales, a brokerage division handling new and pre-owned yachts across multiple brands, and operates on-property amenities including The Ship's Store, The Galley restaurant, Cove Mini Golf, and a Bridal Suite event venue.

Product overview

Norwalk Cove Marina is Connecticut's complete yachting center offering a comprehensive portfolio of marine services as a single integrated facility. The core offering consists of full-service marina dockage (400 slips for vessels up to 180') with a marine service and repair department featuring three Marine Travelifts (150-ton capacity), complemented by a 200-foot Fuel Dock with ValvTect products. The marina's yacht sales and brokerage division handles new and pre-owned vessels across multiple brands (Azimut, Bluegame, Boston Whaler, CL Yachts, Cobalt, Grady-White, Intrepid, Sea Ray), including an exclusive CL Yachts showroom. On-property amenities include The Ship's Store (nautical boutique), The Galley restaurant and bar, Cove Mini Golf (18-hole course), and a Bridal Suite for waterfront weddings. Additional services include Sea Suite concierge services, transient dockage, and shore power connections (30/50/100 amp).

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Products and services

• Full Service Marina & Dockage Connecticut's premier yachting center providing 400 boat slips accommodating vessels up to 180 feet in length, including seasonal/annual slip rentals and transient dockage along Long Island Sound.
• Marine Service & Repair Facility Full-service repair facility with three Marine Travelifts (up to 150 tons hauling capacity) providing boat maintenance, repair, and hauling services.
• Fuel Dock 200-foot fuel dock selling ValvTect gas and diesel fuel to marina customers and passing vessels.
• Norwalk Cove Yacht Sales Yacht sales and brokerage division offering new and pre-owned boats across Azimut, Bluegame, Boston Whaler, CL Yachts, Cobalt, Grady-White, Intrepid, and Sea Ray brands.
• The Ship's Store On-property nautical boutique retail store offering boating supplies, accessories, and nautical gifts. Open Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
• The Galley On-site waterfront restaurant and bar with kitchen open Wednesday-Sunday 7:30 am – 3:00 pm; bar Wednesday & Thursday 12:00 pm – Close, Friday-Sunday 10:00 am – Close; Shuck Truck available 12 pm – Close.
• Cove Mini Golf 18-hole miniature golf course offering pro golf-style play with waterfront views of Calf Pasture Beach and Long Island Sound; $10.00 per person per round, weather and temperature permitting.
• Norwalk Cove Marina Bridal Suite Coastal-inspired bridal suite offering a tranquil venue for wedding preparations and waterfront celebrations.
• CL Yachts Showroom Exclusive showroom displaying new CL Yachts models, including the CLB65 luxury motor yacht.
• Sea Suite Services Concierge services designed to maximize boaters' time on the water, offering personalized marina assistance.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Connecticut Marina Trades AssociationminorOthersIndustry trade association providing advocacy and networking for Connecticut marine businesses.
• National Marine Manufacturers AssociationminorOthersNational trade association representing recreational marine manufacturers and marine-related businesses.
• Progressive Norwalk Boat ShowcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual boat show event held at Norwalk Cove Marina property, promoting the marina and marine industry to regional consumers.
• Rex Boating ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal boating club partnership for customer referrals and member services.
• Rex Marine CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarine service and supply company partnership for complementary boat services.
• SeaTowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarine assistance and towing services partnership for customer safety and emergency services.
• Petzold's Yacht SalesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYacht sales partnership for expanded brokerage services and buyer/seller networking.
• Prestige Yacht SalesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYacht sales partnership for expanded brokerage network.
• On The Marc (Event Venue)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue partnership for waterfront events and functions at Norwalk Cove Marina.
• Sound Sailing CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSailing center partnership for sailing enthusiasts and educational programs.
• Ship 6 Sea ScoutsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth maritime education partnership supporting Sea Scouts program.
• Sunset GrilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partnership for dining services at the marina.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Manhasset Bay Marina: Manhasset Bay Marina is a full-service Long Island Sound marina offering dockage, fuel, and service. Comparable as another regional Northeast marina serving seasonal and transient boaters.
• Rex Marine Center: Rex Marine is a Connecticut-based marine service and supply partner already in Norwalk Cove's partner network. Closest regional comparison for the marine service and slip operations in the same CT harbor market.

Direct peers

• Brewer Marinas: Brewer operates a chain of full-service marinas in the Northeast and is now part of the Safe Harbor network. Comparable to Norwalk Cove in slip inventory, service facilities, and transient offerings along the New England coast.
• Newport Yachting Center: Newport Yachting Center is a full-service marina in Newport, RI offering dockage, fuel, and yacht services. Comparable to Norwalk Cove as a Northeast premium transient and seasonal destination marina.
• Hinckley Yacht Services: Hinckley operates full-service yacht yards across the Northeast offering dockage, fuel, brokerage, and high-end service. Its portfolio and brand positioning closely mirror Norwalk Cove's premium one-stop yachting center model.
• Derecktor Shipyards: Derecktor operates Northeast shipyards providing yacht repair, refit, and service using heavy-lift travelift infrastructure. Comparable to the haul-out and service-revenue component of Norwalk Cove.
• Mystic Shipyard: Mystic Shipyard is a Connecticut-based full-service boatyard with travelift capacity, repair services, and storage. Comparable to Norwalk Cove's marine service and repair operations in the CT/Long Island Sound market.
• Bridge Marina: Bridge Marina is a full-service marina in Brielle/Point Pleasant, NJ with dockage, fuel, brokerage, and on-site dining. Closely comparable in service mix and customer profile to Norwalk Cove.

Broad incumbents

• IGY Marinas: IGY operates a global network of premium marinas catering to large yachts and transient superyacht traffic. It overlaps directly with Norwalk Cove's high-end transient dockage, concierge, and shore-power offerings.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Safe Harbor is the largest marina operator in the United States, with hundreds of full-service marina locations and a strong Northeast footprint. It competes with Norwalk Cove for transient and seasonal slip customers and is the dominant scale consolidator in the same category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NorwalkCove
• Instagraminstagram.com/norwalkcovemarina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/norwalk-cove-marina-inc

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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