hamilton port authority proposed fisherman s pier marina needs assessment study final report august 2005 touristics page 1 of 75 table contents executive summary section introduction 0 background 8 2 approach historical and projected number boats within boater market size 10 by length beam draft 1998 to 2003 11 3 4 specifications in area 13 1length 14 16 need for seasonal slips 17 existing marinas a 50 kilometre radius socio demographic characteristics the resident 20 potential transient 23 24