W.C. Beardslee Inc.

Marine Service Facility Sold
Harsens Island, Michigan

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Listed by JDS Real Estate Services, Inc. This unique property with boatyard service and repair operations currently being conducted on-site is uniquely positioned to accommodate the ongoing demand for vessel haul, launch, storage, commissioning, boat club, sales and services. With its heavy industrial zoning classification, additional uses and opportunities are available for those who may have alternative needs for ingress and egress to Harsens Island. Most of the property is paved with load-bearing concrete and steel buildings which are in very good condition. Sheet pile seawalls are utilized in most high-volume areas (such as the Travelift well) alongside the landside border reaching outward to the water and on upland areas where a necessary retaining wall was installed. There is also a large previously designed and partially constructed well where 40′ steel sheet pile was driven in preparation for excavation to a width of 45′. The well is capped and covered in poured concrete but could be excavated and flooded with water to create a massive undercover (or open if the building is removed) slip for commercial boats, barges or large yachts.

Harsens Island is a spectacular and unique venue that is growing rapidly while retaining its rich history and its charm. Currently, all traffic on and off the island takes a continuous ferry that operates 24/7 by providing swift and professional service. The island’s proximity to Lake St. Clair and all of the extraordinary boating activity and clientele is sure to provide a strong and enduring venue for marine industry-related activities and services. The site is worth a visit and buyer candidates will be impressed with the infrastructure and condition of the facility.

Status: Sold

Location	Harsens Island, Michigan
Facility type	Boatyard service and repair operation
Waterway	Near Lake St. Clair; island access by continuous ferry
Site area	3.4 acres
Buildings	Approx. 39,150 SF combined
Parcel	74146310069000
Zoning	Heavy industrial, opening additional permitted uses
Construction	Mostly paved with load-bearing concrete; steel buildings in very good condition; sheet-pile seawalls in high-volume areas
Development potential	A capped, partially constructed well inside the northernmost building, where 40 ft steel sheet pile was driven for a deep-water berth of approx. 150 ft by 45 ft
Operations	Haul, launch, storage, commissioning, boat club, sales and service