marina bay on boston harbor

What marina bay on boston harbor does

Marina Bay on Boston Harbor, operating under the DBA "Safe Harbor Marina Bay," is a full-service recreational marina located at 333 Victory Road in Quincy, Massachusetts, approximately 7 miles south of downtown Boston on Boston Harbor. The facility is operated as a location within the Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC network (parent entity headquartered in Dallas, Texas). The marina accommodates vessels 10 to 150 feet in length overall with a maximum 12-foot draft, offering wet slips (recurring in-water storage), transient slips for visiting boaters, outdoor dry storage, and seasonal winter storage for vessels up to 55 feet and 30 tons.

The marina's service portfolio spans wet and dry slip rentals, seasonal storage, a fuel dock offering ValvTect marine gas and diesel, an onsite Brewer Yacht Sales brokerage, and a comprehensive vessel service operation certified by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) with 16 capability areas including canvas, carpentry, electrical, electronics, engine and propulsion, fiberglass and composites, hydraulics, mast and rigging, metalworks and welding, paintwork, plumbing, refrigeration/HVAC, detailing, engineering and design, vessel condition inspections, and winterization/commissioning. Authorized dealerships with Cummins, Mercury, Volvo, Yanmar, Dometic, North Sails, and Seakeeper extend sales and service for marine engines, equipment, and ride control.

The business model is asset-heavy and recurring-revenue based. Primary revenue streams are subscription-style slip rentals, dry and winter storage contracts, transactional fuel sales, professional services from the marine service yard, brokerage commissions through Brewer Yacht Sales, and lease income from six on-property waterside restaurant and bar tenants (Cream and Sugar, Water Club, Siros, Port 305, Victory Point, The Reel House). Customer segments are recreational boat owners seeking premium New England dockage, transient boaters visiting Boston, and commercial/recreational/competitive yachts requiring professional service. Go-to-market combines direct website inquiry and booking, third-party transient reservations through the Dockwa platform, Safe Harbor network membership access, and onsite brokerage and F&B partnerships. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

marina bay on boston harbor

Legal name

Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC

Website

https://marinabayboston.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Safe Harbor Marina Bay is a full-service recreational marina in Quincy, Massachusetts on Boston Harbor, offering wet slips, dry storage, winter storage, vessel service, fuel, brokerage, and waterfront dining to boat owners and transient boaters within the Safe Harbor Marinas network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Recreational Boating Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Docking & Dockyard Operations (Graving/Floating Docks, Docking Services) (TLAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dry Docks & Floating Docks (Graving, Floating, Syncrolift) (IMAJALAA)

Keywords

• Marina slip rentals
• Boat storage services
• Vessel maintenance repair
• Marine fuel dock
• Boat brokerage sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Quincy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Slip Rentals: Revenue from wet slips (permanent boat storage in water) and transient slips (temporary dockage). Wet slips accommodate vessels 10'-150' with max draft of 12'.
2. Dry Storage: Outdoor open storage for boats not currently in use, with slip-side parking options.
3. Winter Storage: Seasonal storage services including outdoor and wet options for boats up to 55' length, 18.6' beam, and 30 tons max weight. Includes haul out, spring launch, pressure wash, jack stands, blocks, and travel lifts.
4. Vessel Service and Repair: Comprehensive marine service capabilities including canvas, carpentry, electrical, electronics, engine/propulsion, fiberglass, hydraulics, mast/rigging, metalworks, paintwork, plumbing, refrigeration, and winterization. Full-service facility with hydraulic trailers.
5. Fuel Sales: Fuel dock offering ValvTect Marine Gas and ValvTect Marine Diesel with high-speed pumps. Operating daily 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
6. Boat Brokerage: Onsite brokerage through Brewer Yacht Sales for buying and selling boats.
7. Restaurant and Retail Tenants: Onsite dining and retail establishments including Cream and Sugar, Water Club, Siros, Port 305, Victory Point, and The Reel House generate lease revenue.
8. Membership: Safe Harbor membership provides access to network-wide premium locations, amenities, events, and boating lifestyle opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Marina Bay on Boston Harbor (Safe Harbor Marina Bay) is a full-service marina offering wet slips, transient slips, dry storage, winter storage, comprehensive vessel service and repair, a fuel dock, onsite boat brokerage, and waterside restaurants. Located 7 miles south of Boston on Boston Harbor in Quincy, Massachusetts, the marina accommodates vessels 10'–150' and provides ABYC-certified service capabilities across marine trades including engine, electrical, electronics, fiberglass, rigging, and painting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brewer Yacht SalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnsite boat brokerage partner providing convenient buying and selling services for marina customers. Located on the marina property for easy access.
• DockwacoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party booking platform for transient slip reservations, making the marina accessible to visiting boaters who book through the Dockwa marketplace.
• ABYCcoreTechnology or IntegrationAmerican Boat and Yacht Council certification for vessel service operations, ensuring industry-standard quality for marine service capabilities.
• Cream and SugarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnsite waterfront restaurant enhancing the marina's social atmosphere and amenities for boaters and visitors.
• Water ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnsite waterfront dining venue at Marina Bay serving marina customers and public visitors.
• SirosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnsite dining establishment at Marina Bay contributing to the waterfront lifestyle offerings.
• Port 305minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnsite waterfront restaurant at Marina Bay serving boaters and marina community.
• Victory PointminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnsite dining venue at Marina Bay enhancing the marina's social and lifestyle offerings.
• The Reel HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnsite restaurant at Marina Bay serving marina members and visitors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IGY Marinas: International luxury marina operator with locations in premier yachting destinations globally. Comparable as a premium full-service marina operator with superyacht capabilities, though broader geographic footprint and more luxury-leaning positioning.

Direct peers

• Suntex Marina Investors: Major US marina operator with a portfolio of full-service marinas offering slips, storage, fuel, and vessel service. Highly comparable as a multi-site marina landlord and operator competing for the same recreational boater segment.
• Boston Yacht Haven: Boston Harbor marina offering transient and seasonal slips, fuel, and concierge services for recreational and megayacht clients. Direct local competitor for transient and large-vessel business.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: The parent company and largest marina operator in North America. Directly comparable as the operator of the subject marina and a peer network of similarly positioned full-service marinas sharing brand, membership, and operational model.
• Constitution Marina: Full-service marina located in Boston Harbor serving recreational and transient boaters with slips, fuel, and vessel services. Direct competitor in the same metropolitan market.
• Burr Bros Boats: Massachusetts-based full-service boatyard offering haul-out, storage, and comprehensive vessel repair. Comparable for the vessel-service, storage, and haul-out revenue streams that overlap with the subject marina's capabilities.
• Marinalife: Marina directory and booking platform connecting boaters with transient slips and service providers. Comparable as a channel for transient slip reservations (similar role to the subject marina's Dockwa integration) and as a marina marketing ecosystem.
• Brewer Yacht Sales: Onsite brokerage partner and New England yacht dealer offering sales, brokerage, and marine services. Comparable for the brokerage revenue stream and New England boating customer base.

Others

• BoatUS: Boat owners association providing towing, insurance, and marine services to recreational boaters. Adjacent peer serving the same customer base with complementary rather than directly overlapping services.

Regional players

• D-Marin: Premium Mediterranean marina operator with full-service marina facilities. Operates a similar premium full-service marina model but primarily serves European boating customers rather than the New England market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

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