I've spent years working with marina management companies and HOAs that run docking facilities. Here's what I keep seeing:

The spreadsheet trap:

• Slip assignments tracked in Excel with 47 tabs and zero version control

• Billing done manually — missed invoices, inconsistent late fees, zero automation

• Maintenance requests via phone calls, text messages, and sticky notes on the harbormaster's desk

The real cost: The average marina loses 8-12% of potential revenue to billing gaps, missed renewals, and poor occupancy tracking.

What modern operators are doing differently:

• Centralized slip management with real-time availability

• Automated recurring billing with late fee enforcement

• Digital maintenance request systems with photo uploads and status tracking

• Tenant portals for self-service payments and communication

If you're running a marina, yacht club, or HOA with docking facilities — we built BluePort Hub specifically for you. Three tiers based on your slip count, starting at $350/mo.

The operators who digitize first win the best tenants.