Research

Analysis for marina buyers, operators, and lenders

Long-form writing on the questions that actually decide marina transactions — aquatic land tenure, valuation mechanics, environmental liability, and financing.

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The featured article above is our first published piece. More research is in progress — see the pipeline below.

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Valuation

How to Underwrite a Marina: NOI, Cap Rates, and EBITDA

Marina valuation blends real estate analysis with operating business analysis. A plain-language walkthrough of the metrics lenders and buyers actually use.

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Environmental

Fuel Liability and Environmental Due Diligence

Fuel docks carry environmental liability that can reshape deal structure. What Phase I and Phase II assessments cover, and when each becomes necessary.

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Finance

Marina Lending: Who Finances These Assets and How

SBA 7(a) and 504 programs, community bank marina lenders, and USDA options — plus cap rate expectations by asset type and region.

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BC Markets

Buying a Marina in British Columbia: Key Differences

Crown land tenures, Transport Canada regulation, and cross-border ownership considerations for United States buyers looking north.

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Operations

Revenue Optimization in the First Year After Acquisition

Slip pricing, dry storage conversion, fuel margin analysis, and transient dockage strategy for the twelve months after closing.

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