Galveston Yacht Basin

What Galveston Yacht Basin does

Galveston Yacht Basin (legal entity GYB TS LLC), also operating as Galveston Yacht Marina and GYB, is a full-service marina located at 715 N. Holiday Drive, Galveston, Texas. Founded circa 1974, the facility sits off the Galveston Ship Channel minutes from the Gulf of America and operates as a one-stop boating destination for individual boat owners, recreational anglers, charter operators, and Galveston tourists. The marina is owned and managed by TopSide Marinas (MEP Marinas OpCo LLC) following an acquisition and rebranding around 2021.

The core offering centers on multiple boat storage options: in-water wet slip rentals across A through E docks (slip sizes 35x13 to 50x23 feet, covered and uncovered, $415-$890/mo), indoor dry stack rack storage with concierge services ($283-$792/mo), inland storage in Santa Fe, Texas (150+ slots, boats up to 60 feet), and floating garage units. Supporting services include a 24/7 fuel dock (the only one in Galveston Bay selling ethanol-free gasoline), Bait Camp (live and frozen bait/tackle), a marina store with souvenirs and boating supplies, and the Reel Nauti Bar & Grill waterfront restaurant with a Catch & Cook offering. Ancillary revenue comes from transient short-term dockage, a public boat launch ($15/launch or $300/year annual pass), fishing tournament hosting, hurricane storage, and boat sales/brokerage operated on-site by Big D Marine. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via walk-in traffic, phone sales, an online slip quote form, Dockwa for transient bookings, and a network of 35+ approved fishing charter operators.

The business model blends recurring subscription revenue (monthly slips, dry stack, inland storage) with transactional revenue (fuel, retail, restaurant, launch fees, transient dockage). Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, consistent with a facility-management model that relies on operational staff and subcontracted services. Marketing is conducted through organic social (Facebook, Instagram), an active blog, on-site signage, customer testimonials, and word-of-mouth. Pricing is publicly disclosed across most service lines.

Name

Galveston Yacht Basin

Legal name

GYB TS LLC

Website

https://galvestonyachtbasin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Galveston Yacht Basin is a full-service Galveston, Texas marina offering wet slip rentals, dry stack storage, fuel dock, bait camp, restaurant, and inland storage for recreational boat owners, anglers, and tourists on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Marinas (713930), Boat Dealers (441222)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Boat & Marine Leasing (FSAKANAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bareboat Yacht Charters (Self-Skippered) (THAEAEAB)

Keywords

• Marina slip rentals
• Boat storage services
• Marine fuel dock
• Fishing charter services
• Boat launch facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Galveston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wet Slip Rentals: Monthly rental of in-water boat slips ranging from $415-$890 per month depending on dock location, slip size, and whether covered dock is selected.
2. Dry Stack Storage: Monthly rental of rack-storage boat storage with rates based on boat length, ranging from $283.50 to $792 per month for standard and oversize rates.
3. Fuel Sales: Retail fuel sales including diesel ($4.61/gallon), unleaded ($4.32/gallon), and non-ethanol gasoline ($6.19). The marina is Galveston's only fuel dock selling ethanol-free gas.
4. Marina Store & Bait Camp: Retail sales of bait (live shrimp, croaker, crab), tackle, ice, snacks, beverages, merchandise including hats, shirts, jewelry, and souvenirs.
5. Reel Nauti Bar & Grill: On-site restaurant serving seafood, burgers, drinks with waterfront views. Also offers Catch & Cook experience for anglers to have their catch prepared.
6. Transient Wet Slip: Short-term dockage at $3.00 per foot per night for travelers and visiting yachtsmen.
7. Public Boat Launch: Single-use boat launches at $15 per launch or $300 annual pass.
8. Boat Sales & Brokerage: Sales and brokerage services for new and pre-owned boats, jet skis, and personal watercraft through partnership with Big D Marine.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Galveston Yacht Basin is a traditional full-service marina providing in-water wet slip rentals, covered dry stack boat storage with concierge services, a 24/7 fuel dock selling diesel, unleaded, and ethanol-free gasoline, a public boat launch, Bait Camp for live and frozen bait and tackle, a marina retail store, the Reel Nauti Bar & Grill waterfront restaurant, inland hurricane/RV storage in Santa Fe, floating garages, and partner-operated boat sales/brokerage and approved fishing charters.

Product overview

Galveston Yacht Basin is a traditional marina offering a comprehensive suite of boat storage, service, and waterside lifestyle products. The core offering centers on multiple boat storage options: wet slip rentals (in-water dockage at A through E docks with various slip sizes), dry stack storage (covered indoor rack storage with concierge services), and inland storage facilities in Santa Fe. Supporting services include a 24/7 fuel dock (the only one in Galveston Bay selling ethanol-free gas), Bait Camp (live and frozen bait/tackle), Marina Store (retail merchandise), and Reel Nauti Bar & Grill (waterfront restaurant with Catch & Cook capability). Additional offerings include public boat launch, transient short-term slips, hurricane/secure storage, floating garages, fishing tournament hosting, boat sales/brokerage, and an approved charter network. The portfolio functions as a one-stop marina ecosystem serving recreational boaters, anglers, and fishing enthusiasts on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wet Slip Storage Monthly rental of in-water boat dockage slips at multiple marina docks (A, B, C, D, E) with various sizes (35x13 to 50x23 ft), including covered dock options. Pricing ranges from $415 to $890 per month based on dock location, size, and cover status. For recreational boat owners seeking in-water storage.
• Dry Stack Storage Indoor/covered rack storage where boats are lifted and stored out of water, with concierge services including ice, beverages, fuel, maintenance, and cleaning. Pricing ranges from $283.50 to $792 per month based on boat length (18–40 ft) and oversize rates. For boat owners seeking hurricane-safe, space-efficient storage.
• Fuel Dock

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Big D MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBig D Marine operates a boat sales and brokerage service on-site at Galveston Yacht Marina. They offer new and pre-owned boats, jet skis, and personal watercraft sales. Located at 715 N Holiday Drive with full contact information provided.
• Approved Fishing Charter OperatorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor35+ approved fishing charter operators vetted and listed on the marina website. Includes Bravo Zulu Fishing Charters, Big Tex Fishing Charter, Capt Mike's Guide Service, Katie's Seafood, Texas Yacht Charters, and many others. These charters operate from the marina and are reviewed for quality.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MarineMax: Largest US recreational boat dealer; comparable because of boat brokerage presence inside GYB (Big D Marine) and overlapping recreational boating customer base in coastal markets.
• Suntex Marinas: Top-5 US marina operator with similar full-service marina model (slips, dry storage, fuel, retail, food). Highly comparable business model; broader geographic footprint and private-equity backing differ from GYB.
• IGY Marinas: International premium marina operator with comparable full-service marina offerings (slips, fuel, concierge, dining). Comparable operating model; serves larger/yachting customer base globally.
• TopSide Marinas: Direct parent company of Galveston Yacht Marina operating multiple marina locations under the MEP Marinas OpCo LLC umbrella; effectively the portfolio operator of which GYB is a member.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest US marina operator with 200+ properties. Comparable as a portfolio marina operator running wet slips, dry storage, fuel, and service at scale; differs by national scale and ownership by Centerbridge/PSP.

Direct peers

• Harborwalk Marina: Direct competitor on Galveston Island offering wet slips, dry storage, and fuel. Closest local peer in the same geography competing for the same boater pool and tourism traffic.
• Pelican Rest Marina: Galveston-based marina offering wet slips, dry storage, and boat services. Direct local competitor with similar service mix targeting recreational boaters on the same island.

Regional players

• South Shore Harbour Marina: Regional Texas Gulf Coast marina in League City serving the Clear Lake/Houston boating market. Comparable service mix (slips, dry storage, fuel) in the broader Houston-Galveston region.
• Lakewood Yacht Club: Regional Texas marina in Clear Lake serving Houston-area boaters with comparable wet slips, dry storage, and fuel. Comparable full-service marina model in the same Houston-Galveston region.
• Port Aransas Marina: Regional peer on the Texas Gulf Coast offering comparable slip rentals, fuel, and charter coordination. Same Texas coastal recreational boating customer demographic, different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/GalvestonMarina
• Facebookfacebook.com/GalvestonYachtMarina
• Instagraminstagram.com/galvestonyachtmarina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/galveston-yacht-basin

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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