3 Tips for Maximizing Your Marina Investment
Whether you are considering a renovation or you are building a new marina from scratch, there is one thing we can all agree on: You can’t afford to not do it right the first time! That’s why we’ve made it our goal to equip owners with the tools they need to make the best decisions […]
5 Fast Facts About Solar Powered Lighting
For small facilities where the logistic of bringing electricity to the dock isn’t feasible there is good news, your options for solar powered lights are improving. But don’t get your hopes up for running an entire marina’s lighting needs on solar lights, it is not in the cards quite yet. A marina’s lights serve two […]
When it Pays for Your Marina to go Solar
The desire to pursue alternative energy sources is driven by several key motivators including economic savings, self-reliance and sustainability. If you have a marina located in a sunny region with upland property and are looking for ways to cut your operating costs, marina solar power just might be worth looking into. In December of 2016, Marine […]
How to Create a Successful Future for your Marina
Planning for the long-term growth and financial success of your marina means predicting the future. This includes anticipating and budgeting for future investments in your marina’s infrastructure. Have you given much thought about what it will cost to replace the docks in your marina 20 years from now? Although the idea may be mind-numbing, it’s […]
Improve Access and Improve your Marina Customers’ Experience
Conscious design choices can enhance ease of accessibility within your marina. Learn 5 things that will promote universal access and guarantee a positive experience for all your customers. A happy, satisfied customer can be a business’s best marketing tool. Their word of mouth marketing has the power to quickly build you up or tear you […]
Cut Through the Clutter: Learn What Actions a Marina Can Take That Will Have the Greatest Environmental Impact
A growing number of marina developers are looking to take an ecocentric (or environmentally conscious) approach to the design, construction and operation of their boat facility. This article reveals the environmental issues that are the biggest concern on a global scale and offers 6 guidelines for marina owners and operators to use in making purchase […]
Make Sure your FRP Rods are Approved for Pontoon Use
Not all composite products are created equal, and not all FRP rods are suitable for use in the construction of pontoons. The FRP pontoon approved Thru-Rod from Pultron Composites is a highly specialized product. It was developed by Pultron in partnership with world marina builder Bellingham Marine exclusively for use in floating dock systems. Pultron’s […]
High Vacancy Rate? Unlock your Marina’s True Potential
The owners of a marina in Richmond, California were challenged by an outdated, underutilized dock. They found themselves frequently turning away big boats. Their solution, reconfigure the dock they had to maximize slip revenue and create new revenue streams. Bellingham Marine recently completed a renovation project for Marina Bay Yacht Harbor, in northern California. Although […]
One-of-a-Kind Rowing Dock for Northeastern University
A case study in technical design and constructability of floating structures: Northeastern University boathouse ramp and crew dock The most fascinating part about this small rowing pontoon and gangway built for Northeastern University in Boston, MA, are the challenges associated with the constructability of the design and how they were overcome. At 100 feet wide […]
Cyclone Resistant Pontoons Address Unique Site and Use Requirements
For the residents of Townsville, the process of taking their boat out for a day on the water was riddled with frustration. Long waits and lack of parking combined with the stress often associated with launching and retrieving a boat (especially by individuals newer to trailered boating). Creating frequent outbreaks of ramp rage at the […]
