To describeย Marina Designย as a simple process would be a lie, but itโs not magic. There are quite a few simple things you can do for yourself to ensure that the design of your marina is optimized for your market and your expected return.
One of the most important things you can doย is team up early onย with an experienced marina design consultant and construction company.ย ย Theyย will help you avoid common pitfallsย and will helpย establish a realisticย masterplan for the site.ย Look for companies that haveย a long history in the market and a proven track record.ย ย Yourย strongest team will be one that is led by a singleย firm thatย has a rich network of marina professionals.
Another is, talk to boaters –ย owners, captains, crew, and anyone else who has visited a number of different marinas.ย It may sound likeย a no brainer but you’d be surprised how under utilized boaters are when it comes to marina design.ย In 2007, Bellingham Marine put together a focus group ofย yacht captains and crew members toย hearย what they had to say about marina design.ย This was the first time anyone in the industry had really sat down and listened to what boat owners appreciate in a marina.ย The process led to a better understanding of the level and types of amenities they look for.ย ย It also provided great insightย about the typeย dock systems they prefer.
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