PORT 32 Marinas and Acme Marinas have merged to create one of the largest marina platforms along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the US.
The transaction brings together Acme’s seven marinas and PORT 32’s ten properties with approximately 4,000 combined slips.
The companies say each property will retain its unique character and local identity, while the combined team will continue serving customers across all locations without interruption.
“The combination with Acme Marinas accelerates our vision to build a leading coastal marina platform,” explained Austin Schell, CEO of PORT 32.
“By bringing together complementary portfolios, additional talent, and a shared commitment to service excellence, we are creating a stronger organisation that will deliver greater value to our members, shareholders and employees.”
Quality of marinas
PORT 32, backed by Fireside Investments, has spent more than a decade developing marinas with its portfolio consisting of marinas in Palm Beach Gardens, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Marco Island, Cape Coral, Tampa, Tierra Verde, Jacksonville and Lighthouse Point in FL, as well as Morehead City, NC.
Acme Marinas, backed by Koch Real Estate Investments, was founded in 2021 with its portfolio consisting of Sag Harbor Yacht Yard, Annapolis Landing Marina, Sanibel Marina, MacDougalls’ Cape Cod Marine Service, Falmouth Marine Yachting Center, Falmouth Ferry, Coinjock Marina & Restaurant and Vineyard Haven Marina
“What drew us to PORT 32 was the quality of its marinas, the strength and complementary nature of its team, and its high standards for customer service,” said Shelby Tucker and Stephen Shaw, co-presidents of Acme Marinas.
“Their focus on infrastructure quality, operational excellence, and the boating experience made this the right combination for our portfolio and for the members who call our marinas home.”
Combined platform
PORT 32 CEO Austin Schell will continue to serve as CEO of the combined organisation.
The Acme team will continue in key leadership roles for the combined platform, with Stephen Shaw serving as chief investment officer and Shelby Tucker as chief financial and chief administrative officer.
The announcement comes as PORT 32 has officially begun pre-leasing for PORT 32 Palm Beach Gardens, a newly constructed marina in northern Palm Beach County.
The redevelopment will debut in December 2026 with 450 total slips, including 430 enclosed CAT 5 hurricane-rated dry slips and 20 wet slips.
Based in Charleston, South Carolina, PORT 32 is an owner, operator, developer and acquirer of marina assets across the coasts of Florida and North Carolina.
Acme Marinas is a Charleston-based real estate platform that invests in and operates marinas.
