Shelburne Shipyard

What Shelburne Shipyard does

Shelburne Shipyard, operating as Safe Harbor Shelburne Shipyard, is a full-service marina located at 4584 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, Vermont, on Lake Champlain. It is described as the longest operating marina on Lake Champlain and is positioned less than one nautical mile south of the widest section of the lake, with views of the Green Mountains and access to the Adirondacks. The facility operates as a single location within the broader Safe Harbor Marinas network under a parent company arrangement.

The marina serves recreational boat owners and transient Lake Champlain visitors with a comprehensive service portfolio organized across nine product lines: wet slips (16'-60' vessels with shore power, fresh water, and Wi-Fi), transient slips (bookable via Dockwa), moorings (16'-50'), dry storage (16'-28', up to 8 tons), winter storage (16'-70', up to 50 tons), vessel service and maintenance, fuel dock, ship's store, and on-site boat brokerage through Bruce Hill Yacht Sales. The technical backbone is a substantial capital equipment base including a 110' crane with 55-ton lifting capacity, 50T and 35T travel lifts, a spray booth, hydraulic trailers, and a self-service yard. Service capabilities cover detailing, electrical, electronics, engine and propulsion, fiberglass and composites, mast and rigging, paintwork, plumbing, and winterization, with ABYC certification and Selden dealership credentials.

The business model is multi-stream and recurring, with subscription-style revenue from annual slip, mooring, and storage contracts, transactional revenue from fuel, ship's store, and brokerage commissions, and professional services revenue from vessel maintenance. Customers are segmented into individual boat owners (primary), Safe Harbor network members (including superyacht clients), and transient visiting boaters. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, distribution is direct (on-site, phone, inquiry form) supplemented by Dockwa for transient bookings and Safe Harbor membership for cross-location acquisition. The company holds a 5.0-star average rating from 24 verified customer reviews and lists 8 employees.

Name

Shelburne Shipyard

Legal name

Shelburne Shipyard

Website

https://shelburneshipyard.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shelburne Shipyard is a full-service marina on Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont, offering wet slips, moorings, dry and winter storage, vessel maintenance, fuel, brokerage, and ship's store services to recreational boat owners and transient visitors within the Safe Harbor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists) (IMAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Utilities & Power Infrastructure (Electrical Distribution, Compressed Air, Steam, Water) (IMAJALAJ)

Keywords

• Marina slip rentals
• Boat storage services
• Vessel maintenance repair
• Winter boat storage
• Marine fuel services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shelburne

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. Marina Slips & Moorings: Recurring rental revenue from wet slips (16'-60' vessels), transient slips, and moorings (16'-50' vessels). Shore power hookups, fresh water hookups, and Wi-Fi included. Revenue generated through annual rental agreements and per-visit transient fees.
2. Dry & Winter Storage: Storage fees for vessels (16'-70' length, up to 50 tons weight) including valet launch and haul services. Winter storage includes haul out, spring launch, blocks, and travel lift services. Revenue from in-and-out rack and outdoor open storage options.
3. Vessel Service & Maintenance: Comprehensive marine services including detailing, electrical systems, electronics installation, engine & propulsion, fiberglass & composites, mast & rigging, paintwork & refinishing, plumbing & sanitation systems, and winterization & commissioning. Professional services revenue from skilled technicians.
4. Fuel Dock Sales: Retail fuel sales at the fuel dock operating daily 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM. Revenue from marine fuel (gasoline/diesel) sales to visiting and resident vessels.
5. Ship's Store & Supplies: Retail sales of ice, water, cold drinks, snacks, and boat supplies. Operating hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
6. Boat Brokerage Commission: Onsite boat brokerage partnership with Bruce Hill Yacht Sales. Commission revenue from facilitating boat buying and selling transactions. Operating by appointment.
7. Safe Harbor Membership: Annual membership program providing access to the entire network of Safe Harbor premium locations, amenities, events, and boating lifestyle opportunities. Membership fee revenue with tiered benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shelburne Shipyard operates a full-service marina on Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont, providing wet slips, transient slips, moorings, dry storage, winter storage, vessel maintenance and repair, marine fuel sales, a ship's store, and boat brokerage. The facility is the longest operating marina on Lake Champlain and is part of the Safe Harbor Marinas network, offering members access to a portfolio of premium marina locations.

Product overview

Safe Harbor Shelburne Shipyard is a full-service marina operating as the longest-running marina on Lake Champlain, offering a comprehensive portfolio of marine services organized into boat storage solutions (wet slips, dry storage, winter storage, transient slips, moorings), vessel service and maintenance, retail (ship's store), fuel services, and boat brokerage. The facility combines these core offerings with amenities including barbecue grills, bathhouses, pump-out stations, restrooms, and showers, along with access to nearby waterfront lifestyle attractions. The marina operates as part of the Safe Harbor network, providing members access to a broader network of premium locations and boating lifestyle opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wet Slips Year-round boat storage in water for vessels 16' to 60' length overall, with unrestricted height clearance, up to 15' beam, and 9' draft. Each slip includes shore power hookups, fresh water hookups, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
• Transient Slips Short-term dockage for visiting boats 16' to 60', bookable online through the Dockwa platform. Includes shore power, fresh water, and Wi-Fi at the slip.
• Moorings Mooring balls for vessels 16' to 50' with up to 15' beam and 9' draft. Includes space on the dinghy rack and access to onsite amenities.
• Dry Storage On-land boat storage for vessels 16' to 28' length, up to 10' beam and 8 tons weight. Available as in-and-out rack or outdoor open storage with valet launch and haul service.
• Winter Storage Cold weather boat storage for vessels 16' to 70' length, up to 20' beam and 50 tons weight. Includes winter haul out, spring launch, blocks, and use of 50T and 35T travel lifts.
• Vessel Service Full-service boat maintenance and repair including detailing, electrical systems, electronics installation and diagnostics, engine and propulsion, fiberglass and composites, mast and rigging, paintwork and refinishing, plumbing and sanitation systems, and winterization and commissioning. Performed by ABYC-certified technicians at a full-service facility with crane, travel lifts, hydraulic trailers, spray booth, and self-service yard.
• Fuel Dock Retail marine fuel (gasoline and diesel) sales available daily from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM at the on-site fuel dock for visiting and resident vessels.
• Ship's Store Retail shop offering ice, water, cold drinks, snacks, and boat supplies. Open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
• Boat Brokerage On-site boat sales and purchase services offered through partnership with Bruce Hill Yacht Sales, available by appointment, enabling boat owners to buy and sell vessels directly from the marina.
• Safe Harbor Membership Annual membership program providing access to the entire Safe Harbor network of premium marina locations, amenities, events, and boating lifestyle opportunities, including the Superyacht program for high-value vessels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.0 star average rating from 24 verified customer reviews

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Bruce Hill Yacht SalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site boat brokerage partnership providing convenient boat buying and selling services for marina customers. Bruce Hill Yacht Sales operates by appointment at the marina location, offering professional brokerage services for vessel transactions.
• DockwacoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology integration partnership for online transient slip booking. Dockwa platform enables boaters to discover and reserve transient dockage at the marina, streamlining the booking process for short-term visitors.
• Safe Harbor MarinasflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and brand network providing membership program, brand standards, operational support, and cross-location customer acquisition. Safe Harbor network encompasses premium marina locations offering consistent service standards and member benefits.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• West Marine: Leading US marine retail chain supplying boating parts, accessories, and safety equipment. Adjacent to Shelburne Shipyard's ship's store operations, serving the same recreational boating customer base through a national retail footprint.
• BoatU.S. Boat Owners Association of the United States providing marine insurance, on-water towing, and member services to recreational boaters. Ecosystem participant serving the same customer base as marina operators including Shelburne Shipyard.
• MarineMax: Largest US recreational boat dealer, offering new and used boat sales, brokerage, and related services including finance and insurance. Adjacent business that competes for the same boating lifestyle customer wallet share as Shelburne Shipyard's brokerage partnership.

Regional players

• Noank Shipyard: Long-established New England boatyard in Connecticut offering storage, repair, and yacht services with similar capabilities (travel lifts, painting, full-service yard) to Shelburne Shipyard, though operating in a coastal rather than inland lake setting.

Direct peers

• Malletts Bay Marina: Direct competitor marina on Lake Champlain in Colchester, Vermont offering wet slips, moorings, and storage to recreational boaters in the same regional market. Competes for the same Lake Champlain customer base as Shelburne Shipyard.
• Hinckley Yacht Services: New England-based yacht builder and service operator with marina and service facilities in the Northeast US, offering similar full-service vessel maintenance, storage, and brokerage. Directly comparable service mix for recreational and cruising yachts.

Broad incumbents

• Safe Harbor Marinas: Parent company and the largest premium marina operator in the US, with a network of full-service marina locations. Shelburne Shipyard operates as one of its branded sites, benefiting from network-wide membership, brand standards, and the Superyacht program.
• IGY Marinas: International marina operator with locations across the US, Caribbean, and Latin America offering premium berthing, fuel, concierge, and vessel services. Comparable premium service positioning to Shelburne Shipyard's Safe Harbor-branded offering.
• Suntex Marinas: Major US full-service marina operator with a large portfolio of inland and coastal marinas offering wet slips, dry storage, fuel, and concierge services. Directly comparable business model to Shelburne Shipyard's operations, though at significantly larger scale.
• D-Marin: Mediterranean-focused premium marina operator offering berthing, storage, fuel, and concierge services at upscale locations. Comparable premium marina service model though operating primarily in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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