Marinas and Boat Yards

Marinas
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:


Preston Publications
Marina Dock Age
http://www.marinadockage.com/
Trade magazine features industry news and information for marinas and boatyards, with topics covered including management, finance, marketing, regulatory issues, new products, and more. Current and prior issues of online version can be viewed free online.

Association of Marina Industries
Marina Operations Manual
http://marinaassociation.org/publications/ami-resources
Publication covers a wide range of topics including marina operations, financial and accounting procedures, employment policies, job descriptions, and more. Detailed table of contents can be viewed free online.

American Boat Builders and Repairers Association
Boatyard Resource Guide
http://www.abbra.org/boatyard-resource-guide
Articles included in this guide focus on management and operations of marine service and repair facilities, with topics addressed including strategic planning, severe weather preparation, environmental issues, and more.

Marinas and Boat Yards
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance. Report sections include:


Industry Market Research Reports
Marinas
http://www.marketresearch.com  Search for specific terms or keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market research report is accessible free online.

Industry Market Analysis Reports
Marinas and Boat Yards
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "713930"
Industry statistics for marinas and boat yards include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.

More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.


Industry Financial Ratios
Marinas and Boat Yards
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "713930"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for marinas and boat yards. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.

Association of Marina Industries
Financial Operational Benchmark Study for Marina Operators
http://marinaassociation.org/publications/ami-resources
Benchmark study provides operational and financial performance measures for marina operators, with topics covered including facility characteristics, annual financial and employment trends, revenue and expense analysis, and financial and operating ratios.


Association of Marina Industries
National Marina Wage and Benefits Survey / Wage Rate Survey Report
http://marinaassociation.org/publications/ami-resources
Wage and benefits surveys for marina personnel includes information on hourly wages, vacation time, pension plans, and other fringe benefits, with hourly wage data broken out by geographic region.

American Boat Builders and Repairers Association
Wage Rate Survey
http://www.abbra.org/wage-rate-survey
Wage rate survey allows users to compare compensation and benefits information on a regional and national basis across a range of job categories, with categories covered including managers, technicians, riggers, dockhands, and other hourly job positions.


Appraisal Institute
Valuation of Marinas
John A. Simpson, MAI, CCIM, IFAS, Appraisal Institute, 1998
http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/store/p-67-valuation-of-marinas.aspx
Publication includes an introduction to marinas, and covers site and building description and business elements, highest and best use, the valuation process, and special valuation issues. Table of contents can be viewed free online.

Association of Marina Industries
Information resources available from this organization include:

1999 Marina Appraisal Course Notes
http://marinaassociation.org/publications/ami-resources
Course materials include information on valuation groundwork, feasibility and utility testing, the valuation process, and a case study.

Marina Investment & Appraisal Notebook
http://marinaassociation.org/publications/ami-resources
Topics covered include site and design issues, buying and management, and appraisal process and development.

Related Industries:
Boat Building and Repair
Boat Dealers

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