Boatyard 3-Statement Financial Model (Lite version)

Description
This financial model is meticulously designed to analyze and forecast the financial performance of businesses operating as boatyards, marinas, or similar facilities providing services to boat owners and maritime clients. If your business focuses on mooring rentals, haul-out services, and boat repairs, this model offers a dynamic and flexible tool for strategic financial planning and decision-making.

The model provides a 5-year forecast horizon (60 months) and includes placeholders for up to 36 months of historical financial data. It accommodates multiple revenue streams, such as mooring fees, repair services, hauling services and ancillary revenue (e.g., fuel sales or storage), as well as associated costs like equipment maintenance and staffing. Graphs and dashboards are preconfigured for the forecast period but can be expanded to incorporate historical data for enhanced insights.

This financial model is an invaluable resource for internal planning, pricing strategies, investor presentations, and loan applications.

The Lite version of this model focuses on core financial planning and analysis needs, organized into five main sections:

• Cover Tabs: Navigation and instructions to guide users through the model.
• Input Tabs: Customizable assumptions, including:

1. Revenue Assumptions: Input mooring occupancy, mooring rates, haul-out fees, and boat repairs.
2. Cost Assumptions: Specify costs for boatyard operations, including labor costs and material costs.
3. S, G&A Expense Assumptions: Inputs for operating expenses, such as office rent, insurance, marketing, and administrative costs.
4. CapEx Assumptions: Inputs for equipment, dock upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and other capital expenditures.
5. Working Capital Assumptions: Manage short-term liquidity with receivable/payable days and minimum cash reserves.
6. Staffing Assumptions: Define operational roles (e.g., dock attendants, mechanics, maintenance staff) with salaries and hiring timelines.
7. Financing Assumptions: Inputs for loan terms, interest rates, and fundraising.

Output Tabs: Summarize key financial metrics through:

• Dashboard
• Profitability Analysis
• Sources & Uses
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Financial Ratios

• Financial Statements Tabs: Detailed monthly and annual views of:

• Profit & Loss Statement
• Cash Flow Statement
• Balance Sheet

• Calculation Tabs: The backbone of the model, containing detailed projections for:

• Revenue
• Staffing Expenses
• CapEx
• Financing

For deeper insights into business performance, you can explore the Pro version of the model, which is also available on this platform. It includes the following additional tabs for advanced analysis:

• Valuation
• Detailed revenue analytics
• Expense breakdowns
• Extended insights into key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Balance sheet insights

Technical Specifications

• No VBA or Macros: Ensures compatibility and ease of use.
• Circular Reference-Free: Reliable calculations without iterative dependencies.
• Excel Compatibility: Fully functional in Microsoft Excel 2010 and later versions.

Validation Checks
The model includes built-in validation checks to ensure accuracy. Each tab summarizes its checks with green ticks (✔) for no issues or red crosses (✘) for errors, with an overall summary in the Index tab.

Why Choose This Model?
This model offers a flexible, user-friendly, and reliable tool for forecasting the financial performance of boatyard business. Its detailed inputs, comprehensive outputs, and built-in validation checks make it ideal for investor presentations, strategic planning, and internal analysis.