Zorvatic's AI Turns Coastal Marina's Forgotten Boat Parts Into $3.1M Nautical Goldmine

The discovery came during a routine inventory audit at Coastal Marina's flagship location in Annapolis. Tucked away in Warehouse 3, between mildewed life jackets and obsolete fishfinders, sat $2.4 million worth of forgotten marine inventory - everything from 2017-model outboard motor gaskets to discontinued teak decking panels.

For General Manager Sarah Williamson, it was a nightmare wrapped in saltwater rust. "We were about to liquidate it all for pennies," she admitted. That's when Zorvatic'sMaritime Intelligence Platformthrew her a life preserver.

The AI began by cross-referencing the "junk" with:

14,000 active boat registration records

NMMA certification databases

Even fishing tournament schedules

Within 72 hours, it uncovered three hidden opportunities:

The Classic Boat Restoration Boom

Zorvatic identified 23,000 parts compatible with 1980s-90s vessels currently undergoing restoration in New England. The AI created customized "Vintage Boat Revival Kits" that sold out in 11 days.

The Unexpected Hurricane Prep Market

Analyzing NOAA data revealed Florida boat owners were stockpiling specific replacement parts before storm season. Coastal Marina's forgotten bilge pumps became "Hurricane-Ready Essentials" with 400% markup.

The Luxury Yacht "Authenticity" Trend

Discontinued teak panels were repackaged as "Provenance Decking" for billionaire buyers wanting "original equipment" for their mega-yacht refits.

The results made waves:

$3.1 million recovered from written-off inventory

27 new accounts with high-end restoration yards

14,000 email leads from vintage boat enthusiast forums

Even the Coast Guard placed an order for obsolete radar parts

"Zorvatic didn't just find buyers," Williamson said, standing next to a stack of 1987 Johnson outboard manuals now selling as "collector's items." "They revealed entire markets we didn't know existed."

The platform's edge comes from:

USCG vessel documentation databases

25 years of BoatUS insurance claims

Live integration with 18 marine salvage auctions

Now as Coastal Marina launches its AI-powered "Maritime Time Machine" catalog, the marine industry is learning that one company's trash is another billionaire's treasure.