Marina Insights & Guides

When Your Boat Isn’t Available, FLOHOM Offers Another Way to Stay on the Water

FLOHOM gives boaters another way to enjoy life on the water when their own vessel is unavailable, while helping marinas add floating stays, upgraded amenities, and new revenue opportunities.

How Are Gas Prices Impacting Slip Reservations?

Fuel prices have always influenced boating decisions—but in today’s environment of volatile gas costs, they’re directly reshaping how, where, and when boaters reserve slips across the United States. For owners of 40-foot-plus powerboats, fuel isn’t just a line item—it’s one of the largest operational costs. And that’s having a measurable impact on marina demand, seasonal reservations, and transient docking patterns. Let’s break down what’s actually happening.

Is It Best to Buy a New or Used Boat Lift for a Seasonal or Annual Slip in Texas?

New lifts provide reliability, warranty coverage, and safer long-term performance—especially important in Texas where fluctuating water levels and heavy UV exposure stress equipment. Used lifts can save 20–40% upfront, but only when they come from reputable sellers and show strong structural integrity. Texas boaters should pay special attention to corrosion control, lake-level variability, and coastal saltwater exposure.

When Your Boat Isn’t Available, FLOHOM Offers Another Way to Stay on the Water

FLOHOM gives boaters another way to enjoy life on the water when their own vessel is unavailable, while helping marinas add floating stays, upgraded amenities, and new revenue opportunities.

10 Things to Do in August as a Boater in Maryland, Washington, D.C. & Virginia

3 New Seasonal Slip Marinas in the Baltimore-Area

Baltimore-area boaters now have more ways to compare annual and seasonal boat slips through SeasonalSlips. Three Mid-Atlantic marinas have joined the platform: Harbor East Marina, Inner Harbor Marina, and National Harbor Marina. Two are located directly in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, while the third gives Maryland boaters another strong regional option on the Potomac River.

Annual Boat Slips in Baltimore?

For many boaters, Baltimore is more than a weekend stop. It is a practical home port with protected harbor access, city amenities, and a direct connection to the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay. If you are comparing annual boating options in and around Baltimore, the best choice usually comes down to location, slip fit, water depth, access, amenities, and how often you plan to use your boat.

How Are Gas Prices Impacting Slip Reservations?

Fuel prices have always influenced boating decisions—but in today’s environment of volatile gas costs, they’re directly reshaping how, where, and when boaters reserve slips across the United States. For owners of 40-foot-plus powerboats, fuel isn’t just a line item—it’s one of the largest operational costs. And that’s having a measurable impact on marina demand, seasonal reservations, and transient docking patterns. Let’s break down what’s actually happening.

What Boaters Care Most About in 2026

Demand didn’t vanish after the post-COVID rush—it just got pickier. The market still has plenty of people who want to be on the water, but they’re watching the carrying costs, looking for easier access, and trying to reduce “gotcha” risks (insurance, rules, storms, service delays).

SeasonalSlips.com Expands Mid-Atlantic Coverage With Three Premier Waterfront Marinas

SeasonalSlips.com is proud to announce the addition of three highly sought-after marinas to its growing marketplace for annual and seasonal boat slips. As demand for dependable long-term dockage continues to tighten across the Mid-Atlantic, these premier waterfront locations offer boaters what matters most: protected water, consistent tidal depth, and reliable access to major cruising grounds.

Is It Best to Buy a New or Used Boat Lift for a Seasonal or Annual Slip in Texas?

New lifts provide reliability, warranty coverage, and safer long-term performance—especially important in Texas where fluctuating water levels and heavy UV exposure stress equipment. Used lifts can save 20–40% upfront, but only when they come from reputable sellers and show strong structural integrity. Texas boaters should pay special attention to corrosion control, lake-level variability, and coastal saltwater exposure.

Safe Harbor Marinas Acquires Port Annapolis and Eastport Yacht Center, Doubling Down on Annapolis

Safe Harbor Marinas—now owned by funds managed by Blackstone Infrastructure—closed on two high-profile Annapolis-area properties in early November 2025: Port Annapolis (a ~250-slip, full-service facility) and Eastport Yacht Center (a boutique-but-busy service marina with ~106 slips). The move reinforces a broader Chesapeake Bay land-grab among institutional marina platforms, with Bain Capital-backed BlueWater and Stella Marinas also making notable Maryland acquisitions around the same period.