Everett Marine Services Secures Long-Term Facility Lease
Northwest Marine Services operators gain stable site access for boat repair and parts distribution through 2039.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Business — General
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Steve Carver, CEO of Northwest Marine Services, completed the acquisition of Harbor Marine in Everett, officially beginning a new 12.5-year lease agreement at the Port of Everett as of September 1, 2026. The transition marks a long-term operational commitment to the 56,000-square-foot facility.
Why it matters
The acquisition and extended lease secure stable maritime infrastructure in the Craftsman District, allowing the operator to maintain continuity while planning new digital inventory and youth-engagement initiatives. This arrangement provides long-term site certainty in a competitive marine-services market.
The new 12.5-year lease covers 56,000 square feet of service space, anchoring a business that manages 70,000 individual parts across 183 distinct brands. This footprint serves a wider Port of Everett facility that accommodates 2,300 slips and 5,000 feet of guest moorage.
The players
Steve Carver
CEO of Northwest Marine Services who is overseeing the integration of the acquired Harbor Marine business.
Lauren Bivins
Founder of Harbor Marine who established the business in 1979 and will remain in an advisory capacity for three years.
Port of Everett Commission
The local port authority that manages maritime land and infrastructure, acting as the lessor for the site.
The details
The acquisition integrates the established Harbor Marine operations—which focus on maintenance for boats up to 60 feet—under the Northwest Marine Services portfolio. Under the new lease agreement authorized by the Port of Everett Commission, the business maintains its long-standing access to specialized service shops and high-volume parts inventory. While founder Lauren Bivins is retiring, he will remain involved in the business for three years to ensure operational continuity.
Timeline
1979: Lauren Bivins started the business.
2010: Harbor Marine moved to the Craftsman District.
August 11, 2026: Port Commission authorized the new lease.
September 1, 2026: The new lease officially began.
Next 3 years: Bivins remains involved in the business.
Market Landscape
The lease agreement aligns with the Port of Everett's Craftsman District redevelopment master plan, which prioritizes dedicated space for maritime service operators. This follows a long-standing trend of local port authorities consolidating land use to support technical, shore-based boat repair businesses.
Operators in the marine sector should monitor Carver's planned website launch for potential shifts in parts procurement speed and availability. The three-year transition period for the founder provides a stable window for existing suppliers and partners to adjust their logistics.
The takeaway
Successful business transfers in specialized maritime sectors often rely on long-term lease security and a multi-year transition period for leadership. Operators should track how the new management integrates digital tools into legacy inventory systems to improve service-shop efficiency.
Further reading
For more on local commercial developments, see the Business — General section.
More information
For more details on the company's offerings and service capacity, visit the Harbor Marine business website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lynnwood Times.
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