For many marina operators, hiring a third-party management company is the ideal route to ensuring optimal success, premier customer service, and consistent profitability. Our interview with F3 Marina (a leader in professional marina management and consulting services to marina owners in the United States and internationally) dives into some of the best practices for marina

In November 2019, Marina Dock Age interviewed Steven Ekovich (National Managing Director) and Brett Murphy (Investment Advisor, Marinas) for an article title “Trends in Marina Sales: Tips for Improving Seller Appeal”. The article’s focus is on preparing your marina for sale, covering an array of topics from business planning and factors to consider when deciding

The LIPG Marina Team is excited to have interviewed John Giglio, President and CEO of Freedom Boat Club.  This interview dives into the leading boat club company’s outlook on the marina industry, sentiment towards the rental boat market and FBC’s strategy moving forward. We thank John for his participation. Since John assumed the helm, the

In January 2019, Mia Overton of Marina Dock Age published an article that focused on the new owner at Lady’s Island Marina in Beaufort, SC. Steven Ekovich, the National Managing Director, sold Lady’s Island Marina to Tom Daniels after determining that he was the best buyer for the property. Tom Daniels embarked on a new

In January 2019, Mia Overton of Marina Dock Age published a Q&A with Steven Ekovich (National Managing Director) and Brett Murphy (Investment Advisor) in an article titled “Marina Acquisitions and Industry Consolidation Continues; Markets Remain Strong but Face Rising Interest Rates”. The interview covers topics from year-over-year comparisons to why owners are selling in today’s

By Terence Vanek ◊ Terence.Vanek@MarcusMillichap.com Getting Your Marina Acquisition Approved By A Lender Over the past decade, marinas have gotten a bad reputation from financial industries, commonly viewed as dangerous investments that are more subject to economic cycles because of their recreational nature. Translation, boats are expensive, thus vulnerable during hard times when consumers tighten

Why should you use a broker when you decide to sell your marina? We are a nation of do-it-yourselfers.  Nowhere is the do-it-yourself (“DIY”) phenomenon more evident than in the home improvement market where Joe Homeowner decides to tile his bathroom, build a deck, or install new fixtures without a contractor.  Whole television shows have

In another article we discussed the importance of using a broker when it comes time to sell your marina, versus listing the property on your own. Now, let’s talk about important factors to consider when selecting the right marina broker to represent you and your marina. Let’s assume you’ve made a short list of candidates

The Marina Division of the Leisure Investment Properties Group of Group of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services (NYSE: MMI), the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm with offices throughout the United States and Canada, today announced the sale of Skeleton Key Marina, an 110-slip marina located in Hudson, Florida. The asset sold