Atlantic Yacht Basin

What Atlantic Yacht Basin does

Atlantic Yacht Basin, Inc. is a family-owned, full-service yacht repair and storage facility headquartered at 2615 Basin Road in Chesapeake, Virginia, on the A&C Canal of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW Mile 12). Founded in 1936 and now in its third generation of family ownership, the company operates the largest covered freshwater basin storage and repair facility on the East Coast, with over 158,000 square feet of covered storage across six sheds (capacity for up to 150 boats) plus outdoor slips for 50 boats and 1,700+ feet of transient dockage with 24-hour dockmasters. The company employs 11–50 people and runs a dedicated fuel dock, a parts and supplies store stocking 5,000+ SKUs, and a 24-hour fuel operation.

The facility's technical core is a heavy-lifting equipment stack — a 300-ton railway (vessels up to 110 feet), a 70-ton railway, a 60-ton travelift, a 15-ton travelift, and a 35-ton stiff leg crane for mast stepping — paired with on-site machine, carpentry, and paint/refinishing shops staffed by mechanics certified across Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Yanmar, Northern Lights, Westerbeke, Caterpillar, and Onan marine engines. Service lines span estimates, hauling and transport, maintenance and protection, repair (including blister repair), refit, restoration, commercial vessel services, and parts/supplies, supplemented by a Worth Avenue Yachts brokerage office on-site.

Revenue is generated primarily through professional services (labor and parts markup on repair, refit, and restoration projects), recurring covered storage and outdoor slip rentals, transactional fuel sales, and retail parts revenue. Go-to-market is direct sales — phone, email, and walk-in — with a dedicated contact (James Taylor) and quote-based pricing. Customer acquisition is predominantly reputation-driven through word-of-mouth and referrals from captains and owners, supported by a digital presence (website, YouTube, and Dockwa reservations). Primary customer segments are private yacht owners/captains and commercial fleet operators, with secondary segments in historic and damaged-vessel restoration and transient ICW boaters.

Name

Atlantic Yacht Basin

Legal name

Atlantic Yacht Basin, Inc.

Website

https://atlanticyachtbasin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlantic Yacht Basin is a family-owned yacht repair, refit, and storage facility in Chesapeake, Virginia, on the Intracoastal Waterway, serving private yacht owners, commercial fleet operators, and transient boaters with the largest covered freshwater storage facility on the U.S. East Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Repair and Storage Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Ship Repair & Drydocking (TLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL), Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH), Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture) (IMAJAIAF)

Keywords

• Yacht repair services
• Boat storage
• Marine maintenance
• Vessel refit
• Commercial marine services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesapeake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Yacht Repair Services: Comprehensive repair services including hulls, exteriors, brightwork, decking, engines and systems. Repair services are provided on both private pleasure boats and commercial vessels, ranging from quick fixes to major overhauls. Revenue is generated through labor and parts markup.
2. Boat Storage: Covered storage in 6 sheds (up to 150 boats) and outdoor slips (50 boats). Storage services provide recurring revenue from both short-term and long-term storage options in their non-tidal freshwater basin.
3. Fuel Sales: Dedicated fuel dock featuring high-speed pumps for marine vessels. Fuel dock operates 24 hours for customer convenience.
4. Parts & Supplies: Marine store offering over 5,000 items including parts, supplies, and marine brand products. Revenue generated through retail sales of parts and supplies with just-in-time order capability.
5. Refit Services: Comprehensive refit services including engine replacements, stabilizer and bow thruster additions, electronics upgrades, and interior/exterior renovations. Premium services commanding higher price points.
6. Restoration Services: Restoration of boats damaged in storms or accidents, as well as historic vessel restoration. High-value projects with detailed planning and execution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Atlantic Yacht Basin is a full-service yacht repair and storage facility on the A&C Canal of the Intracoastal Waterway in Chesapeake, Virginia. It sells hauling/transport, mechanical and electrical repair, refit, restoration, maintenance, fuel, marine parts and supplies, covered storage, and transient dockage to private yacht owners and commercial fleet operators. The facility is capable of handling vessels up to 110 feet using a 300-ton railway, 60-ton and 15-ton travelifts, and a 35-ton crane, supported by on-site machine, carpentry, and paint/refinishing shops.

Product overview

Atlantic Yacht Basin is a family-owned full-service yacht repair and storage facility offering an integrated one-stop solution for boaters. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services including estimates, hauling & transport (capable of vessels up to 110 feet), fuel, maintenance & protection, refit, repair (including blister repair), restore, and commercial services. On-site capabilities include a machine & electrical shop with certified mechanics, a parts & supplies retail store stocking 5,000+ marine items, and covered storage for up to 150 boats across 6 sheds. Additional offerings include transient dockage (1,700+ feet), and a brokerage partnership with Worth Avenue Yachts for yacht sales and charters. Storage options range from covered indoor storage to outdoor slips, with 24-hour dockmaster support. The facility serves both private yacht owners and commercial fleet operators across the East Coast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yacht Repair Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction ratings are very high with a sterling reputation with captains and owners around the world
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Worth Avenue YachtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorth Avenue Yachts operates a brokerage office conveniently located on the grounds of Atlantic Yacht Basin. They provide yacht sales and charter services, with the Chesapeake office linked directly from Atlantic Yacht Basin's service navigation.
• DockwaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAtlantic Yacht Basin has partnered with Dockwa to help make dockage reservations more convenient for boaters. This digital reservation platform allows customers to book dockage online.
• American Boat Builders and Repairers AssociationminorOthersABBRA membership. The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association represents boat builders and repair facilities in the marine industry.
• American Boat & Yacht CouncilminorOthersABYC membership. The American Boat & Yacht Council is the primary developer of safety standards for the marine industry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MarineMax: Largest U.S. recreational boat dealer with growing yacht service, storage, and marina operations. Overlaps with AYB on parts, service, and storage but primarily a sales-led platform.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest U.S. marina and boatyard operator with a national network of yacht repair and storage facilities. Overlaps with AYB on storage, repair, and dockage but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Brewer Yacht Yard Group: Network of yacht service and storage yards across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable service offering with broader geographic footprint and multi-location redundancy AYB lacks.

Direct peers

• Rybovich: Superyacht service facility in West Palm Beach, FL offering repair, refit, and marina services for large yachts. Comparable in scale, hauling capability, and high-end yacht owner customer base.
• Hinckley Yacht Services: Full-service yacht repair, refit, and storage operation with multiple East Coast locations. Directly comparable in offering (hauling, refit, storage, fuel) and target market (private yacht owners) to Atlantic Yacht Basin.
• Whiticar Boat Works: Family-owned yacht repair, refit, and storage yard in Stuart, FL with a long-standing reputation. Comparable in family-ownership profile, service breadth, and high-end yacht owner focus.
• Derecktor Shipyards: East Coast shipyard providing yacht and commercial vessel repair, refit, and construction services. Comparable in heavy-haul capability, multi-trade service mix, and large-vessel clientele.
• Jarrett Bay Boatworks: Full-service yacht repair, refit, and storage yard in Beaufort, NC serving sportfishing and cruising yachts. Comparable in service offering, East Coast geography, and customer segment.
• Newport Shipyard: Large yacht repair, refit, and storage facility in Newport, RI serving yacht owners on the New England cruising route. Comparable in service mix (hauling, repair, storage, dockage) and customer segment to AYB.

Others

• Worth Avenue Yachts: Yacht brokerage and charter firm that operates an on-site office at AYB. Thematically adjacent (same customer base) and a formal partner rather than competitor, but useful for demand-side context on yacht-owner purchasing patterns.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@atlanticyachtbasin?feature=shared
• Xx.com/yachtrepairs

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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