Norwest Marine

What Norwest Marine does

Norwest Marine is a privately held full-service marina operator headquartered at 7 River Road, Pawcatuck, Connecticut, serving recreational boat owners in southeastern Connecticut and northern Rhode Island. The company provides wet and dry dock slips, seasonal and winter storage, valet boat service, haul-out and launching, bottom painting, shrink wrapping, wash and detailing, and a seasonal gas dock. With 140 slips at its flagship Pawcatuck facility, the company describes itself as the largest full-service marina on the Pawcatuck River following its June 2024 acquisition of Connors & O'Brien Marina and integration of Shelter Cove Marina in Charlestown, Rhode Island; combined portfolio capacity exceeds 200 slips and 500 winter storage positions.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with no proprietary technology platform. Revenue is generated primarily through per-linear-foot seasonal dockage contracts ($130–$175/ft depending on facility and slip tier), winter and summer land storage fees ($50–$175/ft), transient daily dockage ($5–$6/ft), and ancillary paid services including Travelift haul-outs ($22/ft round trip), bottom painting ($30/ft), shrink wrap ($25–$60/ft), and hourly labor ($175/hr). Distribution is conducted via phone, walk-in, and a multi-step online inquiry form on the company website, supplemented by a blog and annual community events such as a customer appreciation party.

The company is led by Managing Partner Daniel Baruti, with an Office Manager and a Parts Department contact among the named staff; the firmographic record lists 9 employees. No external funding rounds, institutional investment, or public listing have been identified, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Operational footprint remains regional, concentrated along the Pawcatuck River corridor and adjacent Rhode Island coastline.

Name

Norwest Marine

Legal name

Norwest Marine, Inc.

Website

https://norwestmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Norwest Marine is a privately held full-service marina in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, operating 200+ slips across three facilities serving recreational boat owners in southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island with dockage, seasonal storage, and boatyard services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAJALAE

Launch & Retrieval Infrastructure (Slipways, Cradles, Travel Lifts, Launching Systems)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Shipyards & Drydock Infrastructure (Facilities, Lifting, Docking Systems)

SECONDARYTLAKAKAJ

Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Marine Vessel Maintenance & Repair (Shipyards)

SECONDARYIMAJALAK

Environmental, Waste & Emissions Control Systems (Wastewater, VOC Capture, Spill Response)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Shipyards & Drydock Infrastructure (Facilities, Lifting, Docking Systems)

Keywords

• Marina dockage services
• Boat storage services
• Marine fuel dock
• Boat haul-out services
• Recreational boating services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pawcatuck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dockage Fees: Seasonal dockage rental fees charged per linear foot of vessel, with premium slip pricing available. Covers summer dockage from May through October at Norwest Marine, Connors & O'Brien Marina, and 1 River Road locations.
2. Boat Storage: Winter and summer land storage services charged per linear foot. Includes trailered vessel storage, inactive vessel storage options, and upcoming indoor storage facilities.
3. Transient Dockage: Daily dockage fees for overnight and short-term stays, with electrical access as an upgrade option.
4. Boat Service Operations: Professional services including haul-out/launch, bottom painting, hull washing, shrink wrapping, and general yard services. Charged per linear foot or hourly rates.
5. Valet Boat Service: White glove valet service offering launch and storage assistance for boat owners seeking convenience and time savings on the water.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Norwest Marine is a full-service marina operator providing wet and dry dock slips, seasonal and transient dockage, summer and winter land storage, valet boat launching service, fuel dock, and boatyard services including haul-out/launch, bottom painting, shrink wrapping, and wash/wax/cleaning for recreational boat owners in southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Product overview

Norwest Marine is a full-service marina operating as a single-location provider with two acquired/sister facilities. The core offering centers on wet and dry dock slips (140 slips at main facility) with electrical, water, and WiFi amenities, complemented by seasonal storage services that bundle haul out, launch, bottom wash, and blocking. Valet Boat Service provides white-glove launch/storage assistance. Additional paid services include shrink wrapping, bottom painting, and wash/wax/cleaning. The portfolio includes Connors & O'Brien Marina (acquired June 2024, 65 slips) and Shelter Cove Marina (sister property, 65 slips), with combined operations offering over 200 slips and winter storage for over 500 boats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shelter Cove Marina: Full-service marina located at 523 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813, offering 65 slips and 55 valet services.
• Connors & O'Brien Marina

Products and services

• Dock Slips Wet and dry dock slips providing secure in-water boat mooring for recreational vessels, with 30-50 amp shore power, fresh water hook-ups, and high-speed WiFi. Accommodates vessels up to 60 feet in length, 16 feet beam, and 7 feet draft. Available for seasonal and transient rentals.
• Seasonal Storage Seasonal storage for boats both on land and in water, including haul out, bottom wash, blocks/stands, launch, and access to power and water. Available for summer (May-October) and winter (November-April) seasons with pricing per linear foot.
• Transient Dockage Short-term dockage for boats visiting for one night, one week, or one month. Daily rates of $5/ft without electrical access or $6/ft with electrical access. Check-in after 2:00PM, check-out before 11:00AM.
• Valet Boat Service White-glove valet service offering launch and storage assistance for boat owners who want to maximize their time on the water without the logistical challenges of launching and storing their boats.
• Gas Dock Fuel dock service for boats operating May through October with extended hours seven days a week during peak season.
• Hauling & Launching Boat haul-out facility with Travelift services including haul/block/launch round trips ($22/ft), short haul, haul to trailer, launch from blocks or trailer, and emergency/storm haul ($55/ft). General labor charged at $175/hr.
• Bottom Paint Bottom painting service using premium water-based ablative bottom paint at $30/ft, including materials and application. Touch-up and first-time painting services also available.
• Shrink Wrap Professional shrink wrapping service with pricing based on boat size and type, including frame, cover, labor, and materials. Powerboat pricing ranges from $25/ft to $60/ft depending on length; sailboat with mast up at $60/ft; additional $500 for flybridge/tower.
• Wash, Wax & Cleaning Exterior cleaning services including hullside wash and wax ($16-$30/ft depending on vessel length), hullside compound ($80/hr), interior cleaning ($175/hr plus materials), power wash bottom ($10/ft), and basic deck wash ($275 flat rate).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 combined boat slips across multiple facilities
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Connors & O'Brien MarinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2024Norwest Marine acquired Connors & O'Brien Marina on June 3, 2024, marking the addition of a third facility to its portfolio. Located at 197 Mechanic Street, Pawcatuck, CT 06379, the facility adds 65 slips and winter storage capabilities. The acquisition positions Norwest Marine as the largest full-service marina on the Pawcatuck River with over 200 combined boat slips.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Watch Hill Marina: Direct geographic competitor located at Watch Hill, RI — one of the prime destinations that Norwest positions itself near. Same customer base of recreational boaters seeking protected harbor access in the Westerly/RI beach corridor.
• Brewer Marinas: Operates a network of full-service marinas across New England and the Mid-Atlantic with comparable offerings of slips, storage, fuel, and boatyard services. Directly comparable regional multi-facility marina operator serving recreational boaters.
• Spicer's Marina: Independent full-service marina in Noank, CT, offering slips, moorings, fuel, and boatyard services. Comparable regional recreational marina serving the same Southeastern Connecticut boating community.
• Newport Yachting Center: Marina facility in Newport, RI offering transient and seasonal dockage plus services to recreational boaters. Comparable in business model — premium seasonal and transient slips in a protected New England harbor.
• Mystic Shipyard: Full-service marina and boatyard in nearby Mystic, CT, offering haul-out, storage, and dockage on the Mystic River. Comparable geographic catchment and full-service yard operations including travel-lift services.
• Conanicut Marina: Family-owned full-service marina in Jamestown, RI, offering slips, moorings, storage, and service yard. Comparable New England recreational marina with multi-slip, multi-service business model.
• Noank Village Boatyard: Long-established boatyard in Noank, CT, providing haul-out, storage, and dockage to recreational vessels. Direct regional competitor with similar full-service boatyard operations and Southeastern CT/RI customer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest U.S. marina owner-operator (now part of Sun Communities), running 200+ marinas nationwide. Highly comparable full-service marina business model — wet slips, dry storage, service, and haul-out — but at massive scale with national reach rather than regional concentration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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