| Marinas are exclusive recreational facilities built to | | | | 60-75 vehicles. Each vehicle occupies a berth. Charges |
| provide docking, loading and other provisions needed | | | | are paid according to the number of hours occupied. |
| for water transport. Individuals as well as a group of | | | | Besides renting charges, there can be additional fees |
| people own them. They may be constructed in inland | | | | for storage, etc. |
| streams, lakes or other bodies of water. | | | | Facilities available in marinas include gas stations, pump |
| Boating marinas may be seasonal or permanent. | | | | houses, restaurants, bars and restrooms. Other |
| Seasonal marinas are usually simple structures built | | | | weather-related marine supplies, clothes, special gear, |
| over the water as small docks, boat hoist, ramps or | | | | etc. are also available. In addition, marinas provide |
| rafts that can accommodate water vehicles. These | | | | mechanics and other repair necessities. |
| temporary structures are removed once the boating | | | | Marinas are found everywhere in the United States. |
| season is over. Seasonal marinas are found in places | | | | However, the marina at Monte Carlo is considered |
| that have mostly pleasant weather but do | | | | one of the most luxurious and also the most |
| experience inclement weather as well. Several | | | | expensive in the world. Washington, California, |
| marinas located on the northern five lakes and rivers | | | | Oregon and Florida also boast of world-famous |
| like St. Lawrence and the upper reaches of the | | | | marinas that dot their beaches. |
| Mississippi are seasonal. | | | | Rents vary largely depending on the popularity of the |
| Permanent marinas may be wharves, docks, jetties | | | | marina. Marinas charge their tenants on a per-meter |
| and pier. They accommodate water vehicles | | | | basis, i.e. according to the number of meters the |
| throughout the year. Southern water bodies of the | | | | boat occupies when docked. Most marinas give |
| United State have permanent marinas. | | | | discounts for groups and seasonal renters. |
| A single boating marina can provide docking for about | | | | |