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Marina Car is the first and only member-based vehicle fleet dedicated to the transient boater lifestyle designed to help you Extend Your Range. By positioning vehicles directly at destination marinas, upland access is as simple as stepping off your boat and into a car.
Vehicles staged directly at participating marinas.
Built around the real needs of transient boating.
Preferred, discounted daily reservations through a simple annual membership.
Marina Car helps marinas provide a simple and valuable amenity for transient guests: reliable transportation located directly at the marina.
When visiting by boat, transportation on land can often be difficult to find. Marina Car was designed to provide a simple solution — placing vehicles directly at marinas so transportation is available when guests arrive.
Provide a designated parking space
Perform periodic light cleaning
Allow reasonable guest access during operating hours
Marina Car membership provides boaters with convenient access to vehicles staged directly at participating marinas. Instead of searching for transportation after arriving by boat, members can reserve a vehicle located right at the marina.
Access to vehicles staged directly at participating marinas
Reliable transportation in areas where options are limited
Discounted rental pricing
Priority reservation availability
A growing network of marina locations
As more marinas join the Marina Car network, members gain access to vehicles across an expanding range of boating destinations.
Marina Car was created specifically to support the way boaters travel. By placing vehicles directly at marinas, transportation becomes simple, reliable, and convenient.
Members can reserve a vehicle through the Marina Car platform prior to arrival or while staying at a participating marina.
When you arrive, transportation is already waiting in the marina parking area.
Use the vehicle for provisioning, dining, exploring local towns, nearby attractions, and errands during your stay.
At the end of your reservation, simply return the vehicle to its designated space at the marina.
Marina Car vehicles are located at participating marinas throughout the network. Each location provides convenient access to transportation for visiting boaters.
The Marina Car network of partner marinas is growing rapidly—bringing reliable transportation to destinations where access has traditionally been limited. As new locations come online, our Locations page will be continuously updated so you can plan your travels with confidence, knowing a vehicle will be ready when you arrive.
As we begin building the Marina Car network, we’re offering exclusive savings for early marina partners and boating members:
Develop your future boating experience with Marina Car and receive significant early adopter discounts! Throw us a line to see what that means in savings! (Subject to availability)
Part of a marina group or cruising club?
Ask us about group membership opportunities and additional savings.
Marina Car was created to solve a simple but persistent challenge in the boating experience — what happens after you arrive.
For years, boaters visiting destination marinas have faced limited and often unreliable transportation options. Marina Car changes that by placing a fleet of vehicles directly at participating marinas, giving members immediate access to reliable transportation the moment they step off the dock.
With that access, everything beyond the marina becomes part of the experience. Restaurants, grocery stores, marine supply shops, local businesses, and cultural destinations are no longer out of reach — they’re just minutes away.
But Marina Car is more than convenience. It’s a system designed to strengthen the connection between marinas and the communities around them. By making it easier for visitors to explore inland, Marina Car helps extend stays, increase local spending, and support small businesses that rely on seasonal traffic. It also creates opportunities for meaningful connections between a highly mobile, often entrepreneurial boating community and local professionals.
As the network continues to grow, Marina Car is building a new layer of infrastructure for coastal travel—one that enhances the boating experience while contributing to the long-term vitality of the communities it serves.
Founder @ Marina Car
Peter Rauscher is the founder of Marina Car, a platform designed to provide convenient transportation for transient boaters visiting destination marinas.
With more than 25 years of experience in the marina and waterfront environment — beginning with his first marina job at age 14 — Peter has developed a deep understanding of how marinas operate and how boaters travel between coastal destinations.
Marina Car was created from that perspective, providing a simple solution to a common challenge faced by traveling boaters: reliable transportation after arriving at a marina.
Marina Car is developing a transportation network designed specifically for transient boaters visiting destination marinas.
Still have questions? Contact the Marina Car team and we'll be happy to help.
What is Marina Car?
Marina Car is a transportation solution designed for transient boaters. Vehicles are staged directly at participating marinas so visiting boaters can access reliable transportation without needing to travel off-site to a traditional rental agency.
Why was Marina Car created?
Many destination marinas are located in areas where taxis, rideshare services, and rental agencies can be limited or unavailable. Marina Car provides a simple solution — allowing boaters to step off their vessel and into a vehicle located right at the marina.
How does Marina Car work?
Vehicles are stationed at participating marinas and made available to Marina Car members. Members can reserve and access the vehicle during their stay, providing convenient transportation for errands, dining, provisioning, or exploring the local area.
Do I need to be a member?
Yes. Marina Car operates through a membership system designed specifically for traveling boaters. Membership provides access to vehicles throughout the Marina Car network.
How do I join Marina Car?
Membership information and enrollment options can be found on the Membership page of the website.
How can my marina join the Marina Car network?
Marinas interested in participating can contact us through the Marina Partner section of the website. The Marina Car team will work with you to determine if your location is a good fit for the program.
What does the marina typically provide?
Marina responsibilities typically include a designated parking space for the vehicle, periodic light cleaning, and reasonable guest access to the vehicle during marina operating hours.
Who manages ownership, maintenance, and insurance?
Marina Car manages vehicle ownership, maintenance, and insurance coverage, helping keep the program straightforward for marina staff.
Tell us where you want Marina Car next and we will work to provide Marina Car service at those destinations.
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