Port Annapolis Marina

What Port Annapolis Marina does

Port Annapolis Marina is a full-service, family-owned marina operating on a 16-acre waterfront site at 7074 Bembe Beach Rd, Annapolis, Maryland, established in 1977. The company provides over 250 boat slips for vessels 25 to 80+ feet including catamaran-specific slips, along with a comprehensive suite of marine services: in-house boat repair and maintenance (engine, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, electronics, rigging, gel coat), high-capacity hauling via 75-ton and 50-ton travelifts and a 28-ton crane, bottom painting and barrier coating, dry boat storage with winterization, and specialized yacht and catamaran services. The marina employs ABYC and NMEA 2000 certified technicians, maintains an in-house CAD design team for custom rigging fabrication, and serves a regional Chesapeake Bay customer base with bridge-free access to open water.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining recurring slip rentals (annual and transient, usage-based and subscription), project-based marine service and repair work, long-term dry storage contracts, a subscription-based Boat Club with access across three marina locations, waterfront wedding and event venue rental, and on-site retail through a Ship's Store and Black Market Bakers restaurant. Customers are recreational boaters (sailors, powerboat owners, catamaran owners, yacht owners), non-owning boaters using the Boat Club, and event clients. Distribution is direct-to-consumer at the marina location, acquired primarily through website, phone, VHF radio for transient boaters, and word-of-mouth within the regional boating community. There is no disclosed external investment, no parent company, and no evidence of M&A activity; the marina continues to operate as an independent family enterprise.

Name

Port Annapolis Marina

Legal name

Port Annapolis Marina

Website

https://portannapolis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Port Annapolis Marina is a family-owned, full-service marina in Annapolis, Maryland, offering 250+ slips, certified boat repair, high-capacity hauling, dry storage, yacht services, a subscription Boat Club, and a waterfront events venue for Chesapeake Bay recreational boaters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Docking & Dockyard Operations (Graving/Floating Docks, Docking Services) (TLAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dry Docks & Floating Docks (Graving, Floating, Syncrolift) (IMAJALAA), Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Marina slip rentals
• Boat repair services
• Yacht hauling and storage
• Bottom painting services
• Waterfront event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Slip Rentals: Annual and transient boat slip rentals. Annual slips include water, electric, cable, Wi-Fi, and free pump outs. Transient slips available daily, weekly, monthly, and for winter.
2. Marine Service and Repair: Professional boat repair and maintenance services including engine, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, electronics, rigging, and gel coat repair performed by certified technicians
3. Boat Storage: Dry boat storage including long-term, seasonal, and winter storage options. Rates vary by vessel length and duration. Includes secure lot and mast/trailer storage
4. Boat Club Membership: Subscription-based boat club offering access to fleet of watercraft with initiation fee and monthly payments. Includes unlimited training and on-water instruction
5. Event Venue Rental: Wedding and event venue rental including pavilion and gazebo spaces. Catering and vendors may be brought in independently or from preferred lists
6. On-Site Retail: Ship's Store offering supplies, sundries, clothing, and DIY maintenance supplies. Black Market Bakers provides food service

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Port Annapolis Marina is a full-service marina offering boat slip rentals (annual and transient), complete boat repair and maintenance, hauling, bottom painting and barrier coating, yacht and catamaran services, indoor and outdoor boat storage, and seasonal winterization. In addition to core boating services, the marina operates a Boat Club membership program and hosts weddings and private events on the waterfront.

Product overview

Port Annapolis Marina is a full-service marina established in 1977 offering over 250 slips for vessels 25' to 80' including catamaran-specific slips. The core portfolio includes Boat Slips (Annual and Transient), Boat Repair & Maintenance Services, Boat Hauling Services, Bottom Painting & Barrier Coating, Catamaran Services, Yacht Services, Boat Storage, and Winterizing & Seasonal Services. The marina operates a Boat Club for non-boat owners providing access to a fleet of watercraft with training. Additionally, the marina offers Weddings & Events facilities including a pavilion and gazebo for waterfront gatherings. Supporting amenities include a pool, fitness center, Chessie Lounge, Black Market Bakers restaurant, Ship's Store, and Captain's Cottage vacation rental.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Slips Long-term wet slip rental agreements for boat owners who keep their vessel at the marina throughout the boating season, providing a dedicated berth in Annapolis Harbor. Targeted at recreational boat owners seeking secure, recurring dockage.
• Transient Slips Short-term overnight and multi-night dockage for cruising boaters visiting Annapolis on the Chesapeake Bay. Targeted at transient recreational cruisers needing harbor access and amenities while in port.
• Boat Repair and Maintenance On-site mechanical, electrical, and general boat repair and maintenance services for marina customers and outside vessels. Targeted at boat owners needing routine and corrective maintenance performed at their slip or on the hard.
• Boat Hauling Services Travel-lift hauling of boats in and out of the water for storage, maintenance, or bottom work. Targeted at boat owners requiring launch and retrieval services at the marina.
• Bottom Painting and Barrier Coating Application of antifouling bottom paint and barrier coatings while vessels are hauled out, to protect hulls during the boating season. Targeted at boat owners scheduling seasonal hull maintenance.
• Catamaran Services Specialized slip and handling services for catamaran vessels, including appropriate beam accommodations at the marina. Targeted at multihull boat owners with docking and service requirements distinct from monohulls.
• Yacht Services Higher-end concierge and technical services tailored to yacht owners, including specialized handling, maintenance coordination, and dockage accommodations. Targeted at owners of larger yacht-class vessels berthed at the marina.
• Boat Storage Indoor and outdoor dry storage for boats during the off-season or while awaiting maintenance or sale. Targeted at boat owners needing secure short- or long-term land storage in the Annapolis area.
• Winterizing and Seasonal Services End-of-season winterization and spring recommissioning services to protect boats from cold-weather damage and prepare them for launch. Targeted at boat owners in cold-climate regions needing off-season preparation.
• Boat Club Membership Membership-based shared access to a fleet of boats, allowing members to reserve and use vessels without full ownership responsibilities. Targeted at prospective boat owners, casual recreational boaters, and visitors seeking flexible boating access.
• Weddings and Events Venue Waterfront venue hosting weddings, receptions, corporate events, and private parties on the marina grounds with harbor views. Targeted at engaged couples, families, and corporate event hosts seeking a scenic Annapolis waterfront setting.
• Marina Amenities On-site amenities provided to slip tenants and visitors, including restrooms, showers, laundry, pump-out, fuel, and dock-side utilities supporting the boating experience. Targeted at all marina users during their stay at the facility.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Third-Party Caterers and VendorsminorOthersThe marina has relationships with dozens of trusted caterers and vendors for events. Customers may also bring their own licensed vendors.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bert Jabin Yacht Yard: Full-service yacht yard in Annapolis offering haul-outs, storage, repair, and marine services. Directly comparable as a competing Annapolis boatyard with lifting capacity and certified technicians targeting the same Chesapeake Bay customer base.
• Mears Marina: Chesapeake Bay marina offering slips, storage, and boat services in the Annapolis region. Comparable as a regional competitor providing similar slip and storage products to recreational boaters.
• Chesapeake Harbour Marina: Annapolis-area marina offering slips, transient berthing, and waterfront amenities. Comparable as a competing Annapolis marina targeting recreational boaters in the same protected-water geography.
• Herrington Harbour Marina: Large Chesapeake Bay marina complex in Friendship, MD with slips, storage, haul-outs, repair, and resort amenities. Comparable as a full-service marina peer in the same Chesapeake market with significant lifting infrastructure.
• Spring Cove Marina: Solomons Island, MD full-service marina with slips, haul-outs, repair, and storage. Comparable as a similar mid-Atlantic full-service marina with lift capacity and repair services.
• Hinckley Yacht Services: Network of yacht services yards with strong presence in the mid-Atlantic and New England, offering storage, hauling, and repair. Comparable as a premium full-service marina operator with deep technical capability and brand reputation.
• Haven Harbour Marina: Full-service resort marina in Rock Hall, MD on the Chesapeake Bay, offering slips, storage, haul-outs, and amenities. Comparable as a similar Maryland-based full-service marina targeting recreational boaters with lift capacity and resort-style amenities.

Regional players

• Annapolis Yacht Club: Private yacht club based in Annapolis offering slips, clubhouse amenities, and member services. Comparable as a competing Annapolis institution drawing the same affluent recreational boating demographic, though membership rather than direct-to-consumer in structure.

Broad incumbents

• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest U.S. marina operator with hundreds of locations, offering slips, storage, and marine services as a portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes for transient customers, reciprocal berthing agreements, and corporate accounts across the Chesapeake and beyond.
• Oasis Marinas: Multi-location marina operator with properties across the mid-Atlantic and Southeast offering slips, storage, and amenities. Comparable as a regional multi-property competitor applying operational scale and shared services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Port Annapolis Marina