14 NATCHEZ ON THE WATERFRONT


‘Give and take’ of marina design/retrofitting


By Dan Natchez* T


he phrase ‘give and take’ has a couple of possible meanings. One would centre on the exchange of ideas or


being open-minded. The other would be mostly synonymous with the word compromise (whether positive or negative). Both make a lot of sense


with respect to the marina design or retrofitting process. I have often commented that whenever embarking on a new project, whether for a new facility or for the renovation, repair or expansion of an existing facility, I find it’s best to think out one’s vision


and desires. Part of that means taking a hard look at what has been happening in the industry and/or your region and facility over the last few years, including how the boats have changed, how boaters have changed and what boats you or the region have not been able to attract


or keep? Add to that what types of things have others done that you feel were meaningful? What did not work out well? What have you learned from talking to potential customers? What is it that you can offer that is missing from the area or is attractively different? Thinking


Plan of inner basin for Marina Coast Homebeach Club Peru. MARINA INDUSTRY • APRIL 2021


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