Riverside Marina and Yacht Sales

What Riverside Marina and Yacht Sales does

Riverside Marina and Yacht Sales operates as an authorized Jeanneau and Highfield boat dealership combined with a full-service marina in Riverside, New Jersey, serving recreational boaters across the Greater Philadelphia region (NJ, DE, PA, MD). The company sells new sailboats (Sun Odyssey line, 34-65 feet) and powerboats (Jeanneau Leader and NC series), Highfield aluminum rigid inflatable boats, and brokered pre-owned vessels. Beyond sales, the company operates a 180-slip marina with wet slip rentals, winter storage, an on-site service and parts department, financing facilitation, and an ASA-certified sailing school operating across Philadelphia Region, Barnegat Bay, and Chesapeake Bay locations.

The business is family-owned by the Winter family, with Glenn Winter having taken ownership in 2007 and continuing a 35-year family tradition of serving the local boating community under a "red carpet delivery" relationship-led service model. Revenue is generated across five streams: one-time boat sales (new Jeanneau models priced up to $460,737+ and pre-owned vessels from approximately $4,997 to $289,900), recurring marina slip rentals and seasonal storage contracts, transaction-based service and parts, professional sailing instruction, and managed financing facilitation. The company employs approximately 12 staff in roles spanning ownership, sales, service administration, marina management, yard operations, parts, and marketing.

The company operates as a traditional sales-led, relationship-driven dealership with no proprietary technology platform, no software systems, and no AI or machine learning capabilities. Marketing and customer acquisition rely on the riversideys.com website, Facebook and Instagram presence, an email newsletter, regional boat show participation, published testimonials, and the sailing school's pipeline of graduates who may eventually purchase. Awards for represented brands (Sail Magazine Best Boats, Cruising World Most Innovative) provide vendor-side credibility rather than proprietary technology recognition.

Name

Riverside Marina and Yacht Sales

Legal name

Riverside Marina & Yacht Sales, LLC

Website

https://riversideys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned authorized Jeanneau and Highfield boat dealership and 180-slip marina in Riverside, New Jersey, selling sailboats, powerboats, and RIBs to recreational boaters across the Greater Philadelphia region, with on-site service, parts, and ASA-certified sailing instruction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Dealership and Marina Services

NAICS

Boat Dealers (441222), Marinas (713930)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Boat & Personal Watercraft (PWC) Retail (CRAMAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sailing & Rigging Retail (Sailboats, Sails, Hardware) (CRAMAIAG), Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Boat dealership
• Marina services
• Yacht brokerage
• Marine service
• Sailing instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Boat Sales: Sale of new and pre-owned sailboats and powerboats through authorized dealership agreements with Jeanneau and Highfield. Revenue is generated through direct vessel sales with pricing that varies by model, year, and condition.
2. Marina Services: 180-slip marina providing wet slips, winter storage, and related marina services. Ongoing revenue from slip rentals and seasonal storage contracts.
3. Service and Parts Department: Full-service marine service department and parts store providing repairs, maintenance, and customization services. Revenue from labor and parts sales.
4. Sailing School: ASA-certified sailing instruction programs generating revenue through course fees that include textbooks, instruction, and certification.
5. Financing Services: Boat financing facilitation, with promotional rates such as '3.99% financing for 3 years' available on select models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Authorized Jeanneau and Highfield boat dealership operating a 180-slip full-service marina at Riverside, NJ. Sells new and pre-owned sailboats and powerboats, and provides marina slip rentals, winter storage, an on-site service and parts department, and an ASA-certified sailing school serving the Greater Philadelphia region (NJ, DE, PA, MD).

Product overview

Riverside Marina and Yacht Sales is an authorized dealer for Jeanneau sailboats and powerboats and Highfield rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), serving the Riverside, New Jersey area and beyond (NJ, DE, PA, MD). The company operates a full-service marina with 180 slips and offers a comprehensive suite of services including a parts department, service department, sailing school (ASA certified), financing, and winter storage. The product portfolio centers on Jeanneau boats (sailboats from 34-65 ft including Sun Odyssey and Yachts series, powerboats including NC and Leader series) and Highfield aluminum RIBs (Classic and Sport series from 9-20 ft). The company has served the Greater Philadelphia boater community for over 35 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jeanneau Sailboats New Jeanneau cruising sailboats including the Sun Odyssey series (350, 380, 410, 440, 455, 490) and Jeanneau Yachts (60, 65), spanning 34 to 65 feet, sold through authorized dealership to recreational cruising sailors.
• Jeanneau Powerboats New Jeanneau powerboats including the NC series (895, 1095) weekenders and the Leader series (9.0 CC, 10.5 WA, 12.5 WA) sport and express cruisers, sold to recreational powerboaters.
• Highfield Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) Aluminum hull rigid inflatable boats in the Classic series (290, 310, 340, 360, 460) and Sport series (600, 660), sold for tender, family day-boating, and support uses.
• Pre-Owned Boat Brokerage Brokerage services for used sail and power boats with varied pricing based on boat condition, age, hours, and equipment, listed alongside new inventory.
• Marina Slip and Storage Services 180-slip full-service marina providing wet slip rentals on annual contracts plus seasonal and winter boat storage at the Riverside, NJ waterfront location.
• ASA-Certified Sailing School American Sailing Association certified instruction from Basic Keelboat through Advanced Coastal Cruising and Catamaran Cruising, plus specialty courses such as Powerboat Handling and Women Only sailing classes, taught by certified USCG Captains.
• Service Department Full-service marine service department performing boat maintenance, repairs, customization, and spring/winter service work for customer vessels.
• Parts Department On-site parts store stocking a wide selection of boat parts and accessories, with the ability to order parts not in stock and provide installation guidance.
• Boat Financing Facilitation Financing facilitation for new and pre-owned sailboat and powerboat purchases, including promotional rates such as 3.99% financing for 3 years on select models.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JeanneaucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Jeanneau sailboats and powerboats. Riverside Marina and Yacht Sales is an authorized Jeanneau dealership representing the full range of Sun Odyssey sailboats, Leader powerboats, NC Weekender line, and Jeanneau Yachts luxury line.
• Highfield BoatscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Highfield Boats, a world leader in aluminum rigid inflatable hull boats (RIBs) that has delivered more than 37,700 RIBS globally since 2011. Highfield has been chosen as support boat for prestigious events including Vendee Globe, Invictus Games, Pan Am Games, and Extreme Sailing Series.
• G. Winter's Sailing CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sailing center for winter storage and trailer parking services. Jet ski storage is not permitted at Riverside Marina - customers are referred to G. Winter's for jet ski storage contracts.
• American Sailing Association (ASA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASA-certified sailing school following the standards set forth by this national organization whose curriculum is recognized worldwide. Classes can be challenged for ASA certification.
• SailTime Philadelphia and SailTime Jersey ShoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliation with SailTime membership programs offering Crew and Skipper Memberships for regular access to boating, providing practice opportunities for sailing school graduates.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Mariner's Marina: Regional marina and yacht sales operation in the Northeast U.S. Direct overlap in dealership + marina services business model and target customer segment.
• North Point Marina: Mid-Atlantic marina and boat sales operation. Comparable business model combining wet slips, service, and brokerage for similar regional recreational boaters.
• Atlantic Marina: Regional Mid-Atlantic marina and boat service provider. Comparable in scale and service mix, serving a similar coastal boating demographic.

Emerging players

• SailTime (Franchise Network): Sailboat membership and fractional ownership program. Riverside is already an affiliate (SailTime Philadelphia/Jersey Shore), making it a partnership-aligned peer in the sailing access market.
• Freedom Boat Club: Membership-based recreational boating club. Competes for entry-level boating dollars and serves as an alternative to ownership, partially overlapping Riverside's sailing-school-to-ownership funnel.

Direct peers

• Haven Harbour Marina: Mid-Atlantic full-service marina with brokerage, service, and storage. Comparable to Riverside in scope (sales + marina + service) and regional customer profile.
• Hinckley Yacht Services: Premium sailboat and powerboat dealer with full-service marinas in the Northeast. Direct competitor in the high-end Jeanneau/sailboat segment with similar full-service (sales, service, storage) business model.

Broad incumbents

• West Marine: Large U.S. boating parts, accessories, and services retailer with national presence. Competes with Riverside's parts department and customer base across the same recreational boating category.
• MarineMax: Largest U.S. recreational boat dealer and marina operator with national footprint. Competes with Riverside across multiple premium brands and is a broad incumbent in the same boat retail/marina category.

Others

• BoatU.S. (Boat Owners Association of The United States): Boating services, insurance, and member benefits organization. Adjacent ecosystem player serving the same recreational boat-owner customer base that Riverside targets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RiversideYachts
• Instagraminstagram.com/riversideys
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riverside-marina-and-yacht-sales

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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