Gulf Star Marina
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Key Features: The World’s First Smart Marina
Gulf Star Marina
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Key Features: The World’s First Smart Marina
Gulf Star Marina
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Key Features: The World’s First Smart Marina
Project Metrics at a Glance
The Opportunity
Gulf Star Marina was designed to transform dry-stack boat storage by replacing forklifts with a fully electric, automated ASAR system, constructing a hurricane-rated concrete facility capable of withstanding 200+ MPH winds, and setting a new benchmark for speed, safety, and efficiency in the marine industry.
The Challenge
Before Gulf Star Marina, dry-stack marinas depended on forklifts and manual labor to move boats in and out of storage. This created bottlenecks such as:
- Limited storage efficiency
- Increased risk of damage
- High weather dependency
- Staff dependency
These issues resulted in little protection against hurricanes or extreme winds, leaving vessels vulnerable to severe storms. The marine industry needed a solution that could combine speed, safety, resilience, and operational efficiency.
The Project Process
Strategic Planning & System Selection
Engineering & Design
Construction & Integration
Deployment & Support
The Solution
Uses a fully electric lift system to move boats without forklifts.
Boats are stored and retrieved automatically via the ASAR system.
Tilt-wall concrete panels built to withstand 200+ MPH winds.
The automated system moves boats efficiently from racks to water.
The Results
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