How to (Re)Build Your Marina on a Budget Learn the secrets to replace your docks on a tight budget without sacrificing quality or style. For Santa Barbara Harbor rebuilding 500 of their slips without imposing large rate increases seemed impossible. Set to find a way, the Harbor enlisted the help of top marina builder,…
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…
6 Habits Top Commercial Marina Property Owners Swear By Learn the powerful secrets of the super successful marina owner. Integrate his habits into your marina business and obtain extraordinary success. How many do you already have in place? Which ones do you need to pick-up? Prudent, realistic…
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 for their business and the operation of their…
Posted on September 9, 2016 by RComstock 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,…
Miami, Florida, USA – September 23, 2015 – Bellingham Marine, world renowned dock designer and marina builder, was awarded a contract by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), to provide over 116,000 square feet of timber docks for the 2016 Progressive…
The City of Fort Pierce recently completed a $30 million waterfront project, which included the construction of 13 barrier islands and the addition of 137 wet slips to the City’s marina. Fort Pierce, Florida – June 23, 2015 – The City of Fort Pierce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, June 13th in celebration of the completion of…
Bellingham, Washington – June 22, 2015 – Bellingham Marine, world renowned marina builder and pontoon manufacturer, announced today that the International Intellectual Property Office has issued “patent pending” status for its new FRP thru-rod and nut system. Bellingham Marine has filed for design protection on the system’s unique bolt thread,…
A recent survey asked marina operators what kept them up at night. A common response mixed with the stresses of managing the day to day operations was fire. The concern was elevated in the off-season with boats left unattended and heaters running, but the reality is, the risk of a fire is always present. The question is what can you do…
Preventative maintenance is an easy way to keep things running smoothly and to identify issues before they become a problem. We perform preventative maintenance on our cars, our houses and even our teeth. The ideal preventative maintenance program includes a schedule of planned maintenance actions aimed at the prevention of problems before…
What is a waler? Walers are structural beams mounted flush to the deck of the Unifloat concrete floating dock from Bellingham Marine. They attach to the float by long rods threaded at the ends. Called “through rods,” they span the…