After 80 Years, Port Of Egypt Marine, Longtime North Fork Marina, Yacht Dealership, Sold To Hinkley

NORTH FORK, NY — A longtime institution on the North Fork has been sold: Hinkley has announced acquisition of Port of Egypt Marine in Southold, according to a release sent out Tuesday.

"Serving Long Island’s North and South Forks and the broader East End, this location becomes a key addition to Hinckley’s expanding network of service yards and marinas along the eastern seaboard, from Maine to Florida," representatives said. "The acquisition strengthens Hinckley’s presence in one of the country’s most active boating regions, while extending its ability to deliver best-in-class service, maintenance and support across a broad range of vessels, all to the Hinckley standard. The acquisition brings together Hinckley’s nearly century-long heritage in yacht building and service with Port of Egypt Marine’s 80-year legacy as a family-run marina on Long Island’s East End."

Port of Egypt Marine will retain its name, and Yvonne and Will Lieblein will continue in their roles at the company, Hinckley said.

The business will no longer be selling Grady-Whites; Strong's in Southold announced this week that they would be expanding their presence with Grady-White, "allowing us to better serve boaters across the region."

“We are honored to be part of Port of Egypt’s next chapter,” said Gavin McClintock, CEO of Hinckley. “As we continue to grow our service capabilities, our focus is on marinas where legacy, craftsmanship, and care already run deep. The foundation built by the Lieblein family will remain at the heart of what comes next, and we are proud to carry that legacy forward.”

The company said it plans a significant investment in the property’s infrastructure, including the conversion of a 24,000-square-foot cold storage facility into heated, year-round storage to support world-class yacht maintenance.

Additional enhancements will focus on elevating service capabilities, expanding technical expertise, and integrating advanced technologies to support more seamless ownership and maintenance to ensure the marina continues to serve its longstanding community while introducing new levels of support and convenience, the release noted. Over time, Hinckley will also extend select concierge and mobile service offerings from the location.

"Long Island’s East End has long been one of the country’s most important boating regions, and continues to grow," said Peter Clark, chief development officer at Hinckley. “Port of Egypt is one of the North Fork’s most respected marinas, built over generations with a deep commitment to care and community. Our role is to build on that foundation and add new capabilities, expertise, and technology to elevate the experience even further.”

“In Hinckley, we found a partner who truly understands what makes Port of Egypt special,” said Will and Yvonne Lieblein, co-general managers. “Their commitment to craftsmanship, stewardship, and service reflects the values we have upheld here over eight decades and gives us great confidence in what comes next. We are proud of what we’ve built, and excited to see it thoughtfully enhanced and carried forward.”

New York ranks seventh in the United States for boat registrations, with more than 1,600 miles of coastline across Long Island and its surrounding waters, representatives noted.

With the acquisition, Port of Egypt Marine becomes a central hub within Hinckley’s growing East Coast network serving the East End, including the Hamptons, Shelter Island, and the North Fork, as well as key boating communities across Connecticut and the broader northeast, representatives said.

"As part of this network, the marina will extend Hinckley’s standard of service, maintenance, and support across a broad range of vessels, further strengthening its ability to serve owners seamlessly across one of the country’s most active and discerning boating regions," Hinkley said.