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Marina Slip Revenue Calculator

Marina slips price by linear foot — size and season drive revenue density.

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Total annual revenue

$1,254,396

Slip revenue only

$964,920

Total leasable linear ft

5,160

How the math works

Linear ft = slips × avg length. Slip revenue = ft × rate × occ. Total = slip × (1 + ancillary %).

50×22 + 80×32 + 30×50 = 5,160 ft × $220 × 85% = $965k slip × 1.30 = $1.25M total.

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How this calculator works

What this page estimates

This Marina Slip Revenue Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for marina slip revenue. Marina slips price by linear foot — size and season drive revenue density. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

Calculation approach

The calculator applies the standard relationship implied by the inputs, then formats the answer so it can be checked and reused. For finance tools, the most important step is using consistent units, rates, time periods, and assumptions before comparing the result with another calculator or outside quote.

Example workflow

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Best use

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How to Use

  1. Enter small slip count (<25ft).
  2. Enter medium slip count (25-40ft).
  3. Enter large slip count (40-60ft).
  4. Enter $/ft annual rate.
  5. Enter occupancy %.
  6. Enter ancillary revenue %.
  7. Read total annual revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Per-foot pricing?

Small slips (<25 ft): $100-200/ft/year basic, $200-500/ft/year premium (premium marinas, urban, high-end). Medium (25-40 ft): $120-300/ft/year. Large (40-60 ft): $150-400/ft/year. Mega yacht (60+ ft): $200-600+/ft/year. Rates vary significantly: rural Great Lakes $80-120/ft; Florida/California $250-500/ft; Monaco, Mykonos, Hamptons $800-2,000+/ft.

Annual vs seasonal?

Annual slip lease: 12-month commitment, lower $/month (10-25% discount vs seasonal). Seasonal (6 months May-Oct): 10-25% premium but half the duration = higher $/month. Transient (nightly): $2-5/ft/night at protected marinas, $4-10/ft/night at premium/resort marinas. Annual tenants anchor occupancy; transient drives peak revenue.

Ancillary revenue?

(1) Fuel: 25-60% margin on gallons. (2) Pump-out: $15-30 per pump. (3) Ice, provisions, bait: 20-40% margin. (4) Boat storage (land, dry stack): $30-80/ft/year. (5) Boat repair, detailing: 20-40% margin. (6) Events/weddings at marina: 40-60% margin. (7) Restaurant revenue-share or lease: passive income. Total ancillary: 20-50% of slip revenue typical.

Marina operating costs?

Dock maintenance: 3-6% of revenue. Dredging: $50-500k every 5-15 years (major capex). Electrical systems: 2-4%. Insurance (hurricane, pollution): 4-8% (higher in hurricane zones). Labor: 20-35% (dockmasters, technicians, fuel dock). Utilities: 5-10%. Property tax: 3-6%. Total operating margin: 30-45%. Marina cap rates: 7-10% (higher risk than multifamily, specialty asset).

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