Windward Yacht Center

What Windward Yacht Center does

Windward Yacht Center is a family-owned, full-service boat yard and marine services provider operating from Marina Del Rey, California since 1969. The company serves private boat and yacht owners in Southern California, offering repair, maintenance, and haul-out services that include fiberglass hull repair, mechanical and electrical work, bottom painting, wood boat repair, and related marine services. The yard operates three travel lifts with capacities of 35 tons, 75 tons, and 100 tons, with the 100-ton lift being a rare capability in the local market that positions the yard to handle larger vessels than competing facilities.

The company's business model is structured around fee-for-service boat repair and maintenance, supplemented by an on-site marine supplies store. Demand is generated through its long-standing Marina Del Rey location, a 55+ year operational history, and decades-long tenant and customer relationships. The 100-ton travel lift capability is a key differentiator in the local market, opening access to larger yacht and commercial vessel work that regional competitors cannot accommodate. Specialty craftsmanship in wood boat repair and fiberglass hull work suggests a higher-margin service mix.

The yard operates with 11-50 employees and serves a fragmented base of individual boat and yacht owners. There is no disclosed pricing model, contract structure, or revenue split, and the company has not raised external funding, completed M&A activity, or pursued geographic expansion. Its competitive position rests on physical infrastructure, location, and operational continuity rather than proprietary technology or differentiated intellectual property.

Name

Windward Yacht Center

Website

https://windwardyachtcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Windward Yacht Center is a family-owned boat yard in Marina Del Rey, California, providing full-service repair, maintenance, and haul-out services for private boat and yacht owners in Southern California, with three travel lifts including a rare 100-ton capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Repair and Maintenance Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services (TLAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Boat repair services
• Yacht maintenance
• Marine haul-out
• Fiberglass hull repair
• Bottom painting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Marina Del Rey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Repair Services: Revenue generated from providing boat repair and maintenance services including fiberglass hull repair, mechanical work, electrical work, bottom painting, and wood boat repair. Services are quoted and billed per job/project.
2. Parts and Supplies Store: Revenue from selling marine supplies including antifouling paints (Pettit/Interlux, SeaHawk brands), stainless and bronze fasteners, zinc anodes, adhesives, fillers, and caulking products. Products are sold at competitive prices with knowledgeable staff assistance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Windward Yacht Center is a family-owned full-service boat yard providing yacht maintenance and repair services including fiberglass hull repair, mechanical work, electrical work, bottom painting, wood boat repair, and vessel haul-out services using 35-ton, 75-ton, and 100-ton travel lifts. The company also operates an on-site marine supplies store selling antifouling paints, stainless and bronze fasteners, zinc anodes, West Systems adhesives, and caulking products.

Product overview

Windward Yacht Center is a family-owned boat yard and yacht maintenance service provider operating since 1969 in Marina Del Rey, CA. The company offers a comprehensive suite of marine services including Fiberglass Hull Repair, Mechanical Work, Electrical Work, Bottom Painting, and Wood Boat Repair, supported by haul-out capabilities using 35 ton, 75 ton, and 100 ton travel lifts. Additionally, they operate a retail store offering marine supplies including antifouling paints (Pettit/Interlux, SeaHawk), stainless steel and bronze fasteners, zinc anodes, and West Systems adhesives. The service offering is a unified boat yard operation rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fiberglass Hull Repair Expert fiberglass hull repair service for boats damaged by rocks, collisions, or general wear, restoring vessels to pristine condition with high-quality craftsmanship. Serves boat and yacht owners seeking to preserve their vessels.
• Mechanical Work Marine mechanical services including thorough inspections, precision diagnostics, and expert repairs to ensure propulsion systems operate at peak efficiency.
• Electrical Work Marine electrical and electronic systems services including innovative design, advanced engineering, meticulous installations, comprehensive upgrades, and ongoing support for vessel electrical systems.
• Bottom Painting Professional bottom painting service including thorough cleaning, surface preparation, and application of high-quality, long-lasting Marina del Rey compliant antifouling paints from Pettit/Interlux and SeaHawk brands.
• Wood Boat Repair Specialized maintenance and repair services for wooden boats requiring careful attention to ensure safety, enjoyment, and lasting value of classic wooden vessels.
• Haul-Out Services Yacht haul-out services using advanced travel lifts including 35 ton, 75 ton, and specialized 100 ton lift capabilities, making it one of the few locations offering 100 ton haul-out option in the area.
• Marine Supplies Store Well-stocked storeroom offering competitive prices for boat repair needs including antifouling paints (Pettit/Interlux, SeaHawk), stainless steel and bronze fasteners, zinc anodes, West Systems adhesives/fillers, and caulking/adhesive products for below and above waterline needs.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Orange Coast Shipyard: Southern California shipyard providing yacht and boat repair, haul-out, and maintenance services. Comparable recreational-vessel service mix and target customer.
• Marina del Rey Boatyard: Full-service boat yard located in Marina del Rey offering haul-outs, hull repair, mechanical service, and bottom painting for recreational vessels. Most directly comparable competitor given overlapping geography and identical service categories.
• Driscoll Boat Yard: San Diego boat yard offering haul-out, mechanical, fiberglass, and painting services for recreational vessels. Comparable full-service yard model for boat owners.
• Balboa Boatyard: Boat yard serving Newport Beach and surrounding areas with haul-outs, marine repair, and yacht maintenance services. Comparable boat yard model serving Southern California yacht owners.
• Kemp's Boat Yard: Family-run boat yard operating in the Los Angeles area providing haul-out and repair services to recreational vessels. Closely comparable family-owned boat yard model to Windward's positioning.
• South Coast Boatyard: Boat yard in Southern California providing haul-out, fiberglass repair, mechanical, and bottom-painting services to recreational boat owners. Direct comparable on service offering and target customer.
• Newport Beach Shipyard: Southern California yacht repair and shipyard facility offering haul-outs, painting, mechanical, and refit services to yacht owners. Comparable service mix and recreational-vessel customer base, with strong travel-lift infrastructure.
• Anacapa Boatyard: Ventura County boat yard offering haul-out, painting, and repair services to recreational boaters. Comparable service categories with overlapping Southern California customer geography.

Broad incumbents

• West Marine: National marine retail and parts chain stocking antifouling paints, fasteners, anodes, and adhesives. Comparable to Windward's storeroom offerings, though broader and not a service yard.

Regional players

• Marine Group Boat Works: Larger Southern California boat yard and shipyard operating in Chula Vista with haul-out and refit capabilities for both recreational and commercial vessels. Comparable service lines but broader geographic and customer footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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