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:


Marina Dock Age
Marina Dock Age Magazine
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. Selected articles are accessible 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
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance. Report sections include:


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

Marina Operations Manual
http://www.marinaassociation.org/ami-resources
A standard operational guideline useful for all marina operations, private, public, large & small. An important risk management tool to help marina owners and operators more effectively operate and profit in the marina business.

Dry Stack Marina Handbook
http://www.marinaassociation.org/ami-resources
Publication covers: dry stack buildings and racks, boat handling equipment, statistics, site planning, typical costs, fire protection problems & solutions, comparison of dry stack vs. wet slip demand, marketing, facility operations, lease or purchase decision, and loss control considerations.

Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
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
http://www.bizminer.com  Select "Travel-Transport - 4493"
Industry statistics 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, Euromonitor, Dun & Bradstreet, 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
http://www.bizminer.com  Select "Travel-Transport - 4493"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.

Association of Marina Industries
Financial & Operational Benchmark Study for Marina Operators
http://www.marinaassociation.org/ami-resources
The study benchmarks the following: marina facility characteristics, employee information, planned capital improvements, annual trends (revenues, operating expenses, occupancy rates, profit margins, number of employees and owner's compensation), financial characteristics (revenues by services offered, key operating expenses - employee benefits, payroll, insurance, utilities, rent and owner's compensation), and key financial ratios.


Association of Marina Industries
National Marina Wage and Benefit Survey
http://www.marinaassociation.org/ami-resources
Report provides salary, wage, and benefit information for various marina management and labor categories by region.

American Boat Builders and Repairers Association
Wage Rate Surveys
http://www.abbra.org/wage-rate-survey
ABBRA's Wage Rate Survey allows members to compare the salaries of their employees to others in the same region and across the nation for a variety of job types. It contains information about hourly wages, average vacation time, benefits, and pension plans across a range of job categories including general manager, technicians, store manager, riggers, dockhands and bookkeepers.


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 is accessible free online.

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

1999 Marina Appraisal Course Notes
http://www.marinaassociation.org/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://www.marinaassociation.org/ami-resources
Topics covered include site and design issues, buying and management, and appraisal process and development.

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