FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions about our Marina Booking Suite, answered.

What do we do

What is Slip Manager?

We provide software tools and services for marina owners to effectively manage a marina. The goal is to help marina owners increase efficiency, reduce cost and maximize revenue using modern website tools and design.

Subscription & Pricing

How does pricing work?

We offer a free base plan that includes a wordpress plugins to setup a core marina website. You can then enhance your system by adding optional plugins (like Marina Services, Water Sports Rentals, Paypal Integration or Vacation Rentals) for an additional monthly fee. This allows you to build a custom solution that fits your marina’s specific needs without paying for features you don’t use.

What payment methods do you accept for the subscription?

We use PayPal for all our subscription billing. When you sign up, you’ll be directed to a secure PayPal checkout where you can pay with your PayPal account or a credit/debit card. This ensures your billing is secure and easy to manage.

Is there a cost to join the Affiliate Program?

Absolutely not. The SlipMgr Affiliate Network is completely free to join and use. There are no subscription fees, setup costs, or hidden charges. Instead of you paying us, we pay you. You earn from every booking generated through your website.

Plugin Features

What does the base Marina Slip Booking website include?

The core plugin is a complete system for managing slip rentals. Key features include:

  • A visual dashboard to add, edit, and manage all your marina slips.
  • Support for both transient (daily) and seasonal bookings.
  • An availability chart for a quick overview of your bookings.
  • Customer-facing booking form with boat dimension checks.
  • Management of block-out dates for maintenance.
  • Integration with the Payments Gateway for online payments.
Can the Water Sports plugin handle hourly rentals and waivers?

Yes. The Water Sports Rental plugin is specifically designed for this. It supports:

  • Both hourly and multi-day rentals.
  • Inventory management for items like kayaks, jet skis, and paddleboards.
  • A customizable liability waiver that customers must agree to before booking.
  • Setting minimum rental durations for specific items (e.g., a 4-hour minimum for a boat).
Can I sync my vacation rental calendar with Airbnb or Vrbo?

Yes. The Vacation Rental plugin supports iCal import and export. You can paste an iCal URL from an external service like Airbnb or Vrbo to block off dates on your website’s calendar automatically. The plugin also provides a unique export URL for each property, which you can use to sync your website’s bookings back to your other rental platforms.

Technical & Setup

What are the technical requirements to use these plugins?

The plugins are designed for a standard WordPress environment. The main requirements are:

  • An existing wordpress website or a registered domain name that can be used to transfer your existing website site or the name you would like to use for a new website
  • A PayPal Business account to accept payments from your customers if you opt in for the payments plugin
Who handles website hosting and maintenance?

The website owner is responsible for their existing hosting plan or purchase of a new one. SlipMgr is available for assistance to help setup or configure a new website on a consulting basis. Please use the contact form for additional inquiry’s

Have more questions? Contact us today to learn how our booking suite can help your business.

Marina Slip Manager has transformed our dock operations with seamless scheduling and reliable support.

Harbor Ventures

Marina Operations Lead