Marina Dock Age

6.  On the Waterfront

Dan Natchez discusses how marinas impact the local economy. As the center of waterfront destinations, they bring economic benefits to the entire area.

14.  Marina Operations

Dennis Kissman breaks down the financials of running a profit center, such as a marine store, in-house or leasing to a third party.

18.  Survey Results

Marinas and boatyards report on business operations, from developing a business plan and budget to their sources of ideas and innovations.

28.  Cover Story

A renovation at Del Rey Landing in Marina del Rey, Calif., diversified its revenue streams to serve many different customers from megayachts to the non-boating public.

32.  De-icing

In northern climates, marinas face harsh conditions from snow and ice, which can destroy docks and other in-water structures.

38.  Renovation

After a failed breakwater closed Egg Harbor Marina in Egg Harbor, Wis., JJR, LLC designed a new public waterfront destination to serve tourism without burdening local taxpayers.

42.  Product Focus: Dry Storage

Southport Marina in Southport, N.C., overcame design challenges and local opposition to open its indoor dry storage facility on time and under budget.

49.  Green Paper

The developers of River Dunes Harbor Club & Marina in Oriental, N.C., worked nearly ten years to create a marina village in fragile estuaries.

52.  National Marina Day

For one day every summer, marinas around the country have the chance to celebrate their business, their boaters and their local community.

55.  Customer Service

To capitalize on the most loyal boating customers, who spend the most on parts and service, marinas can anticipate their needs.

58.  Regulatory/Compliance

Abandoned boats have always been an issue for marinas, but the economic slump has only worsened this already troubling problem.