Fairwinds Marina Inc

What Fairwinds Marina Inc does

Fairwinds Marina Inc is a privately held, single-location full-service marina operating from 1000 Fairwinds Drive in the Cape Saint Claire riverfront community of Annapolis, Maryland, on the Magothy River. Under the stewardship of the Goldbergs since fall 2013, the company serves recreational boat owners in the Chesapeake Bay region with a vertically integrated offering: slip and storage rentals (boats up to 36 feet, lift slips rated up to 14,000 lbs, plus trailer and land storage), certified mechanical repair services, marine parts and supplies retail, and new and used boat sales through its Carefree Boat Dealership sub-brand. The company also serves as the home port for Freedom Boat Club on the Magothy River.

The business operates across four revenue streams. Recurring slip and storage rentals form the financial backbone, supplemented by quote-based professional repair services, one-time parts and supplies sales (in-store and via a WooCommerce-based e-commerce channel with national shipping), and one-time boat sales transactions. Authorized dealer relationships with Evinrude Johnson, Yamaha, Mercury, and Quicksilver enable parts distribution and brand-aligned retail. The technology stack is conventional: a WordPress website with WooCommerce for e-commerce, no proprietary platform, no app, no AI/ML capabilities, and no API surface. The company's competitive positioning rests on a desirable waterfront location with direct Chesapeake Bay access, three-decade-tenured certified master technicians, and a one-stop-shop full-service model.

Fairwinds Marina is a small, family-controlled business with 1-10 employees, no disclosed institutional investment, no funding rounds, and no parent company. It serves primarily individual consumers and SMB customers in the Mid-Atlantic region, with no enterprise or government contracts evidenced. Marketing is conducted through a company website, organic social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest), email newsletter, and a content blog. The company is open seven days a week and does not publicly disclose pricing for slip rentals, repairs, or storage.

Name

Fairwinds Marina Inc

Legal name

Fairwinds Marina Inc

Website

https://fairwindsmarina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fairwinds Marina Inc is a privately held, full-service marina in Annapolis, Maryland, offering slip rentals, storage, certified boat repair, marine parts, and boat sales to recreational boat owners in the Chesapeake Bay region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Dry Docks & Floating Docks (Graving, Floating, Syncrolift) (IMAJALAA)

Keywords

• Marina services
• Boat repair
• Marine parts
• Boat sales
• Boat storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis, Maryland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Slip and Storage Rental: Annual and transient slip rental for boats up to 36 feet, lift slips rated for up to 14,000 lbs, trailer storage, and land storage with daily, winter, and annual rate options.
2. Boat Repair Services: Full-service repair facility with certified technicians providing mechanical and yard services including bottom painting, shrink wrapping, detailing, and fiberglass repair.
3. Marine Parts and Supplies: E-commerce and in-store sales of marine engine parts, oils, additives, filters, and accessories for Evinrude Johnson, Yamaha, Mercury, and Quicksilver brands.
4. Boat Sales (Carefree Boat Dealership): Boat dealership offering new and used boats for sale including cruisers, deck boats, center consoles, walkarounds, bowriders, and pontoon boats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fairwinds Marina is a full-service marina on the Magothy River in Annapolis, Maryland, providing slip rentals, trailer and land storage, certified boat repair services, marine parts and supplies, and boat sales through its Carefree Boat Dealership. The company also serves as the home port for Freedom Boat Club on the Magothy River. Operations span a physical marina location and an online parts store for marine engine parts and accessories.

Product overview

Fairwinds Marina Inc is a full-service marina and boat dealership offering a comprehensive suite of marine services and products. The company operates as a unified marina business consisting of: (1) Marina Services providing slip rental for boats up to 36 feet, lift slips, trailer storage, and land storage with haul/paint/launch capabilities; (2) Fairwinds Boat Repair Service offering certified mechanical repairs and yard services for outboard motors up to 20hp; (3) Carefree Boat Dealership for boat sales across multiple categories including Cruisers, Deck Boats, Center Consoles, Walkarounds, Bowriders, and Pontoon Boats; and (4) Parts Store operating as an e-commerce platform selling marine engine parts and supplies across multiple brands (Evinrude Johnson, Mercury, Yamaha, Quicksilver) and aftermarket parts including XPS/Yamalube lubricants, fuel/oil components, repair kits, ignition parts, zinc anodes, steering components, and cleaning/care products. The company also serves as Freedom Boat Club's home port on the Magothy River.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carefree Boat Dealership: Boat dealership operating as part of Fairwinds Marina, offering boats for sale including cruisers, deck boats, center consoles, walkarounds, bowriders, and pontoon boats.

Products and services

• Marina Services Full-service marina offering slip rental for boats up to 36 feet, lift slips rated up to 14,000 lbs, trailer storage, and land storage with haul, block, power wash, paint, and launch services for recreational boat owners in the Annapolis/Chesapeake Bay region.
• Fairwinds Boat Repair Service Full-service boat repair facility with certified master technicians specializing in outboard motors up to 20hp (1994 and newer), offering mechanical and yard services including bottom painting, shrink wrapping, detailing, and fiberglass repair for recreational boat owners.
• Parts Store Online and in-store parts sales of marine engine parts, lubricants, filters, fuel components, repair kits, zinc anodes, and cleaning supplies for Evinrude Johnson, Mercury, Yamaha, Quicksilver, and aftermarket brands, with national shipping capability.
• Carefree Boat Dealership Boat sales dealership offering new and used boats across multiple categories including Cruisers, Deck Boats, Center Consoles, Walkarounds, Bowriders, and Pontoon Boats, with trade-in and financing options for local prospective boat buyers.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Freedom Boat ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreedom Boat Club's home port on the Magothy River. Fairwinds Marina serves as the home base location for this boat club franchise, providing dockage and marina services to club members.
• Carefree Boat DealershipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFairwinds Marina operates as a Carefree Boat Dealership location, offering boat sales including cruisers, deck boats, center consoles, walkarounds, bowriders, and pontoon boats.
• Evinrude JohnsonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer of Evinrude Johnson outboard motors and genuine parts including XPS oils, fuel additives, corrosion inhibitors, repair kits, thermostats, gaskets, ignition components, and zinc anodes.
• YamahaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer of Yamaha outboard motors and Yamalube products including fuel additives, marine gear lube, engine oil, corrosion inhibitors, and related parts.
• MercuryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer of Mercury marine engines and Quicksilver parts including oils, filters, fuel/water separators, and steering components.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Brunswick Corporation: Brunswick Corporation is a global marine conglomerate owning Mercury Marine, Sea Ray, and Boston Whaler. It overlaps with Fairwinds through Mercury engines and Boston Whaler boats, but operates at a fundamentally different scale across multiple marine categories.
• West Marine: West Marine is a national specialty retailer of boating supplies, parts, and accessories. It overlaps with Fairwinds' parts store business but operates a pure retail model and does not operate marinas or perform repairs.

Direct peers

• Hinckley Yacht Services: Hinckley Yacht Services combines boatyard services, brokerage, and marina operations. Like Fairwinds, it provides repair services and slips, but focuses on the premium yacht segment rather than sub-36-foot recreational craft.
• Suntex Marina Group: Suntex Marina Group is a publicly traded REIT focused on acquiring and operating marinas. It provides slip rentals, storage, and ancillary services directly comparable to Fairwinds' core marina operations, with a similar full-service customer experience.
• MarineMax: MarineMax is the largest recreational boat retailer in the US with dealerships and service operations. Like Fairwinds, it sells new and used boats and provides related services, though MarineMax is dealer-led rather than marina-led.
• IGY Marinas: IGY Marinas operates a global network of luxury and resort marinas offering slip rentals, concierge services, and yacht support. While more upscale, it shares Fairwinds' core service model of berthing, storage, and boat-related services for recreational customers.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Safe Harbor Marinas is the largest recreational marina operator in the United States with more than 100 locations. Like Fairwinds, it offers full-service marina operations including slip rentals, storage, and boat services, though at a vastly larger scale and with broader geographic diversification.
• Oasis Marinas: Oasis Marinas is a private-equity backed operator of marinas offering slip rentals, storage, and boat services. Like Fairwinds, it provides a full-service marina experience in select markets with similar amenities and customer segments.

Others

• Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatU.S.): BoatU.S. provides boat owner services including towing, insurance, and member programs. While adjacent to Fairwinds' customer base, it is an association and service provider rather than a marina operator or parts retailer.
• Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Marine Division): Yamaha is a major OEM of outboard motors and a Fairwinds partner. While not a marina operator, it is a key supplier and brand in the recreational marine ecosystem that shapes dealer economics and product availability for Fairwinds.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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