PAULS MARINA

Name

PAULS MARINA

Legal name

Paul's Marina

Website

https://paulsmarina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH)

Keywords

• Marina services
• Boat storage moorings
• Marine fuel sales
• Boat repair services
• Marine retail store

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunswick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fuel Sales: Sale of gasoline, diesel, and oil for boats. Core revenue stream historically from the early days when honor-system pumps served island patrons.
2. Retail Store (Judy's General Store): Sale of marine hardware, supplies, penny candy, ice cream, sandwiches, coffee, and Maine-themed gifts and apparel. Food service includes breakfast items, subs, wraps, and lobster rolls.
3. Boat Storage & Moorings: Annual and seasonal boat storage services including mooring rigging and placement. Recurring seasonal revenue from moorings in Casco Bay.
4. Marine Services: Charges for crane services, boat transportation within state, pump-out facilities, and repair services including OMC/Mercury repairs, engine repairs, transmission repairs, rigging, canvas work, electrical repair, and dive services.
5. Lobster Bakes & Catering: Live lobsters and lobster bakes (transitioned from eat-in to take-away). Full catering service offering the same great foods for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Paul's Marina is a family-owned full-service marina on Casco Bay in Brunswick, Maine, offering boat moorings, seasonal and annual boat storage, fuel (gasoline, diesel, oil), crane services, launch service, pump-out facilities, and a full range of marine repairs (OMC/Mercury, engines, transmissions, rigging, canvas, electrical, dive). The marina also operates Judy's General Store, an on-site retail destination offering prepared food (sandwiches, lobster rolls, coffee, ice cream, penny candy), live lobsters, lobster bakes, catering, marine hardware, and Maine-themed gifts. All operations are seasonal, running May through October.

Product overview

Paul's Marina is a family-owned full-service marina and retail business in Brunswick, Maine, offering two interconnected offerings: marina services (moorings, boat storage, boat repair, fuel, and crane services) and Judy's General Store (food service including sandwiches, ice cream, lobster, candy, plus marine hardware and gifts). The marina provides safe anchorage in Casco Bay with deep water access, while the store serves as a retail destination for both boaters and land-based visitors. Services are available by appointment for repairs and seasonal preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marina Services Full-service marina offering safe and friendly anchorage, moorings, boat storage, crane services, boat transportation within the state, pump-out facilities, and fuel (gasoline, diesel, and oil) for boats in Casco Bay. Available to boat owners active on Casco Bay, with seasonal operation May through October.
• Boat Repair Services Marine repair and maintenance services offered by appointment, including OMC/Mercury repairs, gas and diesel engine repairs, transmission repairs, expert rigging, canvas work and repair, electrical repair, and dive services. Available to boat owners who moor or store boats at the marina.
• Spring and Fall Boat Preparation Services Seasonal commissioning and layup services including spring commissioning and fall layup for boats moored or stored at the marina, offered by appointment.
• Judy's General Store On-site retail store offering live lobsters, lobster bakes, sandwiches, coffee, muffins, ice cream, penny candy, marine hardware, t-shirts, sweatshirts, gifts, and supplies for boaters and visitors. Operates as the marina's retail destination for both boaters and land-based visitors.
• Marine Hardware and Supplies Marine hardware and supplies including gas line accessories, oil, paint supplies, safety supplies, charts, life jackets, flares, fishing supplies, sailing hardware, and ropes, with full service ordering available through Hamilton Marine.
• Live Lobsters and Lobster Bakes Live lobsters and lobster bakes transitioned from eat-in to take-away format, with full catering service offering the same foods for events. Available to walk-in customers and as catering for private events.
• Takeout Sandwich Menu Prepared food menu featuring signature sandwiches named after Maine islands, including lobster rolls, chicken salad, tuna salad, Italian subs, and wraps available in various sizes, with call-ahead ordering available.
• Ice Cream and Specialty Drinks Ice cream offering featuring Giffords Ice Cream with flavors including Moose Tracks, Maine Deer Tracks, Strawberry, French Vanilla, Maine Black Bear, Maine Maple Walnut, and more, along with frappes, floats, and cookie sandwiches.

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hamilton MarineminorOthersHardware supply partnership for full service ordering of marine hardware. Hamilton Marine supplies marine equipment and supplies that are available through the marina's store. The relationship provides customers with access to Hamilton Marine's catalog through Paul's Marina.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Spring Point Marina: Municipal marina in South Portland, Maine offering transient and seasonal dockage in Casco Bay. Regional peer providing competing moorage in the same body of water, though with a different ownership model and amenity mix.
• Front Street Shipyard: Full-service boatyard in Belfast, Maine offering storage, repair, and marine services. Regional peer operating in the Maine coast market with comparable service offerings but at a larger facility scale.

Broad incumbents

• West Marine: Largest U.S. specialty retailer of boating supplies and marine hardware with national footprint. Broad incumbent in marine retail that competes for marine hardware, safety supplies, and accessories spend that Paul's Marina captures through Judy's General Store.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest U.S. owner and operator of recreational marinas with multiple New England locations. Broad incumbent offering overlapping marina, storage, and service capabilities as part of a national portfolio — relevant for competitive benchmarking and potential acquirer profile.

Direct peers

• Yarmouth Boatyard: Family-run full-service boatyard and marina in Yarmouth, Maine (Casco Bay region) providing moorings, storage, fuel, and marine repair. Closest peer in scale, geography, and community-led operating model.
• Robinhood Marine Center: Family-owned full-service marina and boatyard in Georgetown, Maine (Casco Bay / Sheepscot region) offering moorings, storage, fuel, and mechanical services. Direct peer on small, multi-generational family marina in coastal Maine.
• Freeport Boat Company: Independent marine sales, service, and storage operation in Freeport, Maine serving Casco Bay boaters. Comparable small-scale family operator offering complementary marine services and storage in the same regional market.
• DiMillo's Marina: Long-established full-service marina in Portland, Maine offering seasonal and transient slips, fuel, repairs, and on-site retail/F&B. Most directly comparable Maine-based full-service marina with a multi-generational, community-driven brand.

Others

• Hamilton Marine: Maine-based marine hardware retailer and supplier with multiple locations and a robust catalog. Already a partner to Paul's Marina for drop-ship marine hardware; comparable in customer base and Maine maritime brand, though focused on retail supply rather than marina operations.

Emerging players

• Five Islands Lobster & Seafood: Maine coast lobster pound, takeout, and retail seafood operation. Emerging player comparable in business lines (live lobsters, lobster bakes, take-away seafood, coastal gifts) that overlaps with Paul's Marina catering and food service offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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