Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Marina Yard Manager | Spreadsheets & Whiteboards |
|---|---|---|
| Job Scheduling | Visual drag-and-drop timeline with notifications | Manual entry. No notifications. Easy to overwrite. |
| Invoicing | Auto-generated from logged time and materials | Manual copy-paste. Easy to miss line items. |
| Zone Tracking | Live visual capacity map | Tab per zone. Manual updates. Often outdated. |
| BSS Compliance | Automatic expiry alerts and reporting | Manual date tracking. Relies on someone checking. |
| Labour Logging | Mobile time logging by team members | Relies on team self-reporting at end of day. |
| Customer Records | Centralised database with search and filters | Scattered across sheets, emails, and notebooks. |
| Multi-User Access | Cloud-based. Real-time. Any device. | File conflicts. Version control issues. One user at a time. |
| Reporting | Built-in dashboards and CSV export | Manual. Requires spreadsheet skills to build. |
Pricing Comparison
Marina Yard Manager
From £29/month. Pays for itself in the first month through captured revenue.
Spreadsheets & Whiteboards
Free (Excel/Sheets). But hidden costs: 10–15 hrs/week admin time, missed invoice line items, compliance gaps.
Making the Switch
Most marinas switching from spreadsheets to Marina Yard Manager are surprised how quickly they see the return. The first month typically uncovers hours of missed labour and materials that weren't being captured — often worth more than a year's subscription.
Our Verdict
Spreadsheets work until they don't. If your marina handles more than 20 jobs per month, has multiple team members, or needs to track compliance, the spreadsheet approach is actively costing you money. The switch to dedicated software is the single best operational investment you can make.
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