Kittery Point Yacht Yard

What Kittery Point Yacht Yard does

Kittery Point Yacht Yard, operating under the legal name "Safe Harbor Kittery Point," is a full-service marine repair, storage, and mooring facility located at 48 Bowen Road in Kittery, Maine. The facility sits in what is described as the most protected basin in the area, with direct open access to the Gulf of Maine, and operates as a branded location within the Safe Harbor marina network. Founded in 2004 and structured as a private for-profit entity, the business is a single-site operation with a 1–10 employee range as recorded in firmographic data, although the firmographic profile notes two riverfront locations.

The company generates revenue across six streams: seasonal and transient moorings (vessels 1'–65' LOA), annual and seasonal wet slips (vessels 30'–60'), multi-format winter storage (indoor, indoor heated, outdoor, wet for vessels up to 40 tons), dry storage, comprehensive vessel service and repair, and Safe Harbor membership. Vessel service capabilities span canvas, carpentry, fiberglass, electronics, engine and propulsion, hydraulics, mast and rigging, metalworks, paintwork, plumbing, refrigeration, and winterization, supported by a 71' crane, 55-ton hoists, hydraulic trailers, mobile service, and a spray booth. The yard is an authorized dealer for Yamaha, Suzuki, Mercury, Yanmar, AB Inflatables, and North Sails, with ABYC-certified technicians.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: quote-based pricing with no public rate card, customer acquisition through the Safe Harbor website, an inquiry form, Dockwa-powered transient bookings, and word-of-mouth within the New England boating community. Hours are Monday–Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The facility carries a 5.0 rating from 7 reviews on its public profile.

Name

Kittery Point Yacht Yard

Legal name

Safe Harbor Kittery Point

Website

http://www.kpyy.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kittery Point Yacht Yard is a full-service Kittery, Maine marina and shipyard under the Safe Harbor network, offering moorings, wet slips, winter storage, dry storage, and comprehensive vessel service for recreational, commercial, and competitive yacht owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Marinas (713930), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Towage & Berthing Coordination (Tug/Line Handling Dispatch) (TLAHAFAC), Dry Docking & Hull Steelwork Repair (IMAJAFAA)

Keywords

• Marina services
• Vessel repair
• Boat storage
• Marine engine service
• Yacht refit

Headquarters

HQ city

Kittery

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Moorings: Seasonal and transient mooring rentals for vessels 1'-65' with amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, dinghy dock space, and pump-out services.
2. Wet Slips: Annual or seasonal wet slip rentals for vessels 30'-60' with shore power hookups, fresh water hookups, and drive-up parking.
3. Winter Storage: Indoor, indoor heated, outdoor, and wet winter storage options for vessels 1'-55' with max weight 40 tons. Includes winter haul out, spring launch, pressure wash, jack stands, and blocks.
4. Vessel Service & Repair: Comprehensive marine services including outboard and diesel engine repowers, maintenance, system installs, fiberglass repairs, carpentry, painting, refinishing, and refits. Certified technicians for commercial, recreational, and competitive yachts.
5. Dry Storage: Dry storage with travel lifts/hoists and trailer storage for vessels.
6. Membership: Safe Harbor membership providing access to entire network of premium locations, amenities, events, and boating lifestyle opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Safe Harbor Kittery Point is a full-service marina and boatyard in Kittery, Maine offering moorings, wet slips, transient slips, winter storage, and dry storage for vessels up to 65 feet. It also provides comprehensive vessel service and repair, including outboard and diesel engine repowers, fiberglass repairs, carpentry, painting, refinishing, refits, and authorized dealerships for Yamaha, Suzuki, Mercury, Yanmar, AB Inflatables, and North Sails.

Product overview

Safe Harbor Kittery Point is a full-service marina offering a unified portfolio of boat storage, mooring, and maintenance services. The core offerings include Moorings (for vessels up to 65' LOA), Wet Slips (30'-60'), Transient Slips, Winter Storage (indoor/heated/outdoor/wet options), and Dry Storage. The marina provides comprehensive Vessel Service capabilities covering all aspects of boat repair and maintenance including engine repowers, fiberglass, carpentry, painting, and refinishing. Additionally, the facility operates as a dealership for five major marine brands: Yamaha, Suzuki, Mercury, Yanmar, and AB Inflatables. The facility features a full-service shipyard with a 71' crane (3.85 ton max), 55-ton hoists and lifts, hydraulic trailers, mobile service, spray booth, and self-service yard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Moorings Seasonal and transient mooring rentals for vessels 1' to 65' length overall, max beam 16', including complimentary Wi-Fi, dinghy dock space, and pump-out facilities. Available at the protected Kittery Point basin with direct open access to the Gulf of Maine.
• Wet Slips Annual or seasonal wet slip rentals for vessels 30' to 60' length overall with max beam 16', including shore power hookups, complimentary Wi-Fi, fresh water hookups, pump-out, and drive-up parking.
• Transient Slips and Moorings Short-term transient slip and mooring rentals for vessels 1' to 65' with complimentary Wi-Fi and dinghy dock space, bookable online through the Dockwa platform.
• Winter Storage Indoor, indoor heated, outdoor, and wet winter storage for vessels 1' to 55' length overall, max beam 18', max weight 40 tons. Inclusions cover winter haul out, spring launch, pressure wash, jack stands, blocks, and fire-protected facility storage (exclusions apply to trailer-stored boats).
• Dry Storage Indoor and outdoor dry storage for vessels 1' to 55' length overall, max beam 16', max weight 40 tons, with travel lifts/hoists, trailer storage, and fire-protected facility. Available Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Vessel Service and Repair Comprehensive in-house marine service for commercial, recreational, and competitive yachts, covering canvas shop, carpentry and joinery, detailing, electrical systems, electronics installation and diagnostics, engine and propulsion, engineering and design, fiberglass and composites, hydraulics, mast and rigging, metalworks and welding, paintwork and refinishing, plumbing and sanitation systems, refrigeration/heating/A/C, vessel condition inspections, and winterization and commissioning. Specializes in outboard and diesel engine repowers, system installs, and refits.
• Yamaha Dealership Authorized Yamaha outboard and diesel engine dealership providing sales, repowers, and maintenance services for Yamaha marine engines.
• Suzuki Dealership Authorized Suzuki outboard engine dealership providing sales, repowers, and maintenance services for Suzuki marine engines.
• Mercury Dealership Authorized Mercury outboard and diesel engine dealership providing sales, repowers, and maintenance services for Mercury marine products.
• Yanmar Dealership Authorized Yanmar diesel engine dealership providing sales, repowers, and maintenance services for commercial and recreational marine applications.
• AB Inflatables Dealership Authorized AB Inflatables dealership providing sales of rigid hull inflatable boats.
• North Sails Dealership Authorized North Sails dealership providing sail sales, service, and expertise for sailing vessels.
• Safe Harbor Membership Membership program providing access to Safe Harbor's network of premium marina locations, amenities, events, and boating lifestyle opportunities, with concierge services for members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.0 star average rating from 7 verified customer reviews

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• YamahacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Yamaha outboard motors, providing sales, service, and support for Yamaha marine engines.
• SuzukicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Suzuki outboard motors, providing sales, service, and support for Suzuki marine engines.
• MercurycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Mercury marine engines and products, providing sales, service, and support.
• YanmarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Yanmar diesel engines, providing sales, service, and support for commercial and recreational marine applications.
• AB InflatablescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for AB Inflatables rigid hull inflatable boats.
• North SailscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth Sails dealership providing sail sales, service, and expertise for sailing vessels.
• American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC)coreTechnology or IntegrationABYC certification for technicians ensuring compliance with industry standards for marine electrical, mechanical, and systems work.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hinckley Yacht Services: Full-service yacht yard and service network in Maine/New England offering slips, storage, and comprehensive vessel repair. Directly comparable as a premium New England full-service marina with multiple locations and similar service menu.
• Front Street Shipyard: Full-service shipyard in Belfast, Maine providing haul-out, storage, and extensive vessel repair/refit services. Comparable in scope of marine services and Maine/New England geography.
• Portland Yacht Services: Full-service marina in Portland, Maine offering moorings, slips, winter storage, and vessel service. Directly comparable in service mix and regional market.
• Camden Yacht Yard: Maine-based full-service marina and shipyard providing moorings, storage, and vessel repair. Comparable in geographic market and service offering.
• Great Island Boat Yard: New Hampshire-based full-service marina and repair facility offering storage, slips, and marine service. Comparable in adjacent regional market with similar service profile.
• Philip Rackliffe Marine: Damariscotta, Maine-based full-service boat yard offering storage, hauling, and marine repair. Comparable in Maine geography and full-service repair offering.

Regional players

• York Harbor Marine Service: Marine service and boatyard in York, Maine, very close to Kittery Point. Comparable as a nearby regional competitor serving the same Gulf of Maine boating market.

Broad incumbents

• Safe Harbor Marinas: Parent network and the largest marina operator in the United States. Comparable as a broader incumbent that owns/operates a network of full-service marinas, including Kittery Point itself.
• IGY Marinas: International marina operator with premium yachting destinations. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating full-service marinas with amenities, storage, and concierge services.
• Marina Management Associates: Multi-location marina operator and management company. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the marina operations space with overlapping service offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Investors

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M&A

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