Mariner's Cove Marina

What Mariner's Cove Marina does

Mariner's Cove Marina is a single-location marine services business operating on Boca Ciega Bay in Gulfport, Florida, owned and managed by Suntex Marinas, LLC. The company provides dry boat storage using a stack storage system that maximizes space efficiency and protects vessels from weather, complemented by transient slip rentals, an on-site fuel dock dispensing ethanol-free Rec 90 fuel, and ancillary boat handling services such as trailer load/unload, short haul, and daily or weekly storage. Its physical infrastructure includes all-aluminum floating docks, work racks with water and electrical hookups, fire sprinklers, a fish cleaning station, and a live webcam for real-time monitoring. Mariner's Cove Marina is a single-location marine services business operating on Boca Ciega Bay in Gulfport, Florida, owned and managed by Suntex Marinas, LLC. The company provides dry boat storage using a stack storage system that maximizes space efficiency and protects vessels from weather, complemented by transient slip rentals, an on-site fuel dock dispensing ethanol-free Rec 90 fuel, and ancillary boat handling services such as trailer load/unload, short haul, and daily or weekly storage. Its physical infrastructure includes all-aluminum floating docks, work racks with water and electrical hookups, fire sprinklers, a fish cleaning station, and a live webcam for real-time monitoring. The marina serves a fragmented base of individual recreational boat owners, transient boaters traveling the Gulf Coast, and owners of smaller watercraft (jet skis, kayaks, trailers), and is part of the broader Suntex Marinas network with access to national strategic partners such as Boatsetter, Aloha Pontoons, and Waterfront Brands. Revenue is generated through recurring monthly and annual storage subscriptions, nightly and weekend slip rentals booked through the Molo self-serve platform, per-gallon fuel sales, and professional boat handling fees, with go-to-market executed primarily via direct-to-consumer digital channels and phone-based contract inquiries.

Name

Mariner's Cove Marina

Legal name

Suntex Marinas, LLC

Website

https://marinerscovemarina.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mariner's Cove Marina is a Suntex-owned dry boat storage and slip facility in Gulfport, FL, serving recreational boaters with stack storage, transient slip rentals via the Molo platform, an ethanol-free fuel dock, and boat handling services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gulfport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dry Boat Storage: Monthly and annual dry stack storage fees for boat owners. Customers pay recurring fees for professional boat handling, retrieval, and launching services.
2. Transient Slip Rentals: Nightly and weekend slip rentals for transient boaters passing through or visiting the area. Booked through the Molo integrated booking platform.
3. Fuel Sales: Ethanol-free Rec 90 fuel sold at the fuel dock to marina customers and visiting boaters. Open 7 days a week.
4. Boat Handling Services: Trailer load/unload, short haul, and daily/weekly storage services for boats requiring additional handling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mariner's Cove Marina is a marine facility in Gulfport, Florida, providing high-and-dry stack boat storage with professional retrieval and launching services, transient boat slip rentals, and an ethanol-free Rec 90 fuel dock. The marina serves local boat owners, transient boaters, and owners of various watercraft with secure off-water storage, work racks, and fish cleaning amenities on Boca Ciega Bay.

Product overview

Mariner's Cove Marina offers a comprehensive portfolio of boat storage and marina services centered around its dry boat storage facility in Gulfport, FL. The core offering consists of high-and-dry boat storage with professional retrieval and launching services, supplemented by transient slip bookings through an integrated Molo platform. Additional services include a fuel dock with ethanol-free Rec 90 fuel, various storage options (JetSki, trailer, kayak), and marina amenities such as fish cleaning stations and work racks. The marina provides digital services including live camera monitoring and a customer portal, all operated under the Suntex Marinas network on Boca Ciega Bay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Boat Storage High-and-dry boat storage facility in Gulfport, FL using a stacking system to maximize space and protect vessels from the elements. Professional team handles retrieval and launching for boat owners.
• Transient Slip Booking Nightly and weekend transient boat slip reservations booked through the integrated Molo platform with real-time availability, targeting boaters visiting the Gulfport/St. Petersburg area.
• Fuel Dock Waterfront fuel station at the marina providing Ethanol-Free Rec 90 fuel for boats of all sizes, open 7 days a week from 8:30am to 4:45pm for marina customers and visiting boaters.
• Storage Services Additional storage options including JetSki storage, trailer storage, kayak storage, trailer load/unload, short haul, and daily/weekly storage for various watercraft types.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves on maintenance and docking fees compared to traditional marinas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered national, core and flagship.

• Aloha PontoonsnationalGTM or Marketing PartnerSince 1960, Aloha has led the pontoon industry with groundbreaking innovations earning its place as a true pioneer in luxury and quality. Suntex customers receive exclusive benefits and offers through this strategic partnership.
• Waterfront BrandsnationalGTM or Marketing PartnerWaterfront Brands manufactures and distributes premium products across North America, serving dealers, distributors, and OEM clients. Strategic partnership provides Suntex customers with benefits on boat lifts and related equipment.
• BoatsetternationalGTM or Marketing PartnerBoatsetter has connected 500,000+ first-time boaters with 50,000+ boats across 700+ locations, leading the diverse boat rental community. Partnership enables Suntex customers to access boat rentals through Boatsetter's platform.
• MolocoreTechnology or IntegrationMolo is the integrated booking platform used by Mariner's Cove Marina for slip reservations. The platform allows customers to book transient slips instantly and securely through book.getmolo.com.
• Suntex MarinasflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMariner's Cove Marina is owned and operated by Suntex Marinas, a network of the best saltwater and freshwater marinas in the United States with more than a century of combined experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/marinerscovemarina
• Instagraminstagram.com/marinerscovemarina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mariners-cove-marina-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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