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Southampton paid $7.5M to buy Redwood Anchorage Marina in Sag Harbor — and the owner turned down higher private offers to make it happen. Here's why this deal matters.

Boaters across the country are reporting 10–20% annual slip rate increases after institutional buyers take over their marinas. Here's what the data shows, why it's happening, and what you can do about it.

We analyzed 134 marina transactions from 2019–2026. Fourteen repeat buyers control 56% of all deals. Here's exactly who they are, what they're paying, and where the money is going.

A complete guide to marina financing — SBA 504 and 7(a) loans, conventional commercial lending, seller financing, private equity partnerships, and how lenders evaluate marina deals.

The comprehensive due diligence checklist for marina acquisitions — covering environmental, structural, financial, legal, regulatory, and waterway assessments.

Everything first-time buyers need to know about acquiring a marina — from finding properties and evaluating deals to structuring the purchase and avoiding costly mistakes.

Florida leads the nation in marina transactions. A deep dive into pricing, active buyers, new listings, and what's ahead for the Sunshine State's marina market.

Blackstone, Sun Communities, and a wave of private equity firms have turned marinas into one of the hottest alternative asset classes. Here's why — and what it means for independents.

From $10K/slip distressed deals to $463K/slip ultra-premium transactions — a data-driven breakdown of what marinas actually trade for.

Safe Harbor, Suntex, BlueWater, and Bowline Capital are reshaping the marina industry. Here's who's buying, how much they're spending, and what it means.

The three approaches every marina buyer and seller should know: income (cap rate), comparable sales (price per slip), and replacement cost.

Seven marina transactions have crossed the $50 million mark. Here's the full list.