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    Marina Yard Manager vs HarbourAssist

    HarbourAssist is a well-known name in the UK marina sector, primarily focused on harbour and marina berth management. Marina Yard Manager takes a different approach — purpose-built for the workshop side of marina operations. Here's how they compare for marina operators who need to manage jobs, invoicing, and compliance alongside their berth operations.

    Feature-by-Feature Comparison

    FeatureMarina Yard ManagerHarbourAssist
    Job Scheduling (Drag & Drop)Full visual scheduling with team workload and capacityLimited — focused on berth/harbour operations
    Workshop InvoicingOne-click from logged labour and materials, VAT compliantBasic invoicing — not workshop-specific
    Zone & Berth TrackingVisual zone map with live capacityStrong berth management and harbour planning
    BSS Compliance TrackingDedicated module with expiry alerts and inspection schedulingNot a core feature
    Labour & Materials LoggingMobile time logging with automatic invoice line itemsNot available
    Customer & Vessel DatabaseFull CRM with job history and communication logCustomer management available
    Mobile AccessFully responsive — phone, tablet, desktopAvailable on most devices
    UK SupportUK-based priority support includedUK-based support

    Pricing Comparison

    Marina Yard Manager

    From £29/month. No per-job fees. 14-day free trial, no credit card required.

    HarbourAssist

    Contact for pricing — typically custom quotes based on marina size.

    Making the Switch

    Marina operators often find that HarbourAssist excels at berth and mooring management but lacks the depth needed for workshop operations. If your primary challenge is managing jobs, tracking labour, and invoicing accurately, Marina Yard Manager fills the gap — and the two can work alongside each other.

    Our Verdict

    If your focus is workshop management — jobs, invoicing, labour tracking, and BSS compliance — Marina Yard Manager is the specialist tool. If your primary need is harbour and berth administration, HarbourAssist has broader coverage there. Many marinas use both.

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    14-day free trial. No credit card required. Full feature access.

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