8 Yr Established Yacht Charter Business on Lake Travis Austin, TX
Business Description
Established yacht charter business operating on Lake Travis in Austin, TX since 2018. This turnkey operation generates $100,000 annual revenue with $82,000 seller's discretionary earnings, achieved with zero marketing spend, demonstrating strong organic demand and operational efficiency.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
The business includes a 1998 Cruisers Yachts 3650 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht with twin 454 Mercruiser engines (1,900 hours). The vessel features an ideal layout for charter operations and comes with a 40-foot slip at VIP Marina plus dedicated charter dock access.
OPERATIONAL STRENGTHS:
• Eight years of proven income history with complete client database
• Over 100 positive reviews on GetMyBoat.com platform
• Strong repeat customer base built through quality service
• Monthly operating expenses of only $1,500
• One 5-hour charter per month covers all business expenses
• Typical 4-hour charter generates $1,680 revenue, 5-hour charter generates $2,050
STAFFING & SUPPORT:
Two experienced captains available for hire come with the boat allowing owner flexibility to captain personally or delegate operations. Seller provides comprehensive transition support including training, industry contact introductions, and warm client handoffs.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
Significant expansion potential through focused digital marketing, social media presence, and packaged experience offerings (sunset cruises, corporate events, specialty themed charters). Current success achieved entirely through organic growth and referrals.
FINANCING:
Seller financing available with 50% down payment and six months at 0% interest. Total investment includes $285,000 asking price with $85,000 in equipment; the 1998 Cruisers Yachts 3650 Aft Cabin.
This profitable, lifestyle-friendly business offers immediate cash flow in Austin's thriving recreational boating market. The seller's proximity to operations ensures smooth transition and ongoing support for new ownership success.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
The business includes a 1998 Cruisers Yachts 3650 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht with twin 454 Mercruiser engines (1,900 hours). The vessel features an ideal layout for charter operations and comes with a 40-foot slip at VIP Marina plus dedicated charter dock access.
OPERATIONAL STRENGTHS:
• Eight years of proven income history with complete client database
• Over 100 positive reviews on GetMyBoat.com platform
• Strong repeat customer base built through quality service
• Monthly operating expenses of only $1,500
• One 5-hour charter per month covers all business expenses
• Typical 4-hour charter generates $1,680 revenue, 5-hour charter generates $2,050
STAFFING & SUPPORT:
Two experienced captains available for hire come with the boat allowing owner flexibility to captain personally or delegate operations. Seller provides comprehensive transition support including training, industry contact introductions, and warm client handoffs.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
Significant expansion potential through focused digital marketing, social media presence, and packaged experience offerings (sunset cruises, corporate events, specialty themed charters). Current success achieved entirely through organic growth and referrals.
FINANCING:
Seller financing available with 50% down payment and six months at 0% interest. Total investment includes $285,000 asking price with $85,000 in equipment; the 1998 Cruisers Yachts 3650 Aft Cabin.
This profitable, lifestyle-friendly business offers immediate cash flow in Austin's thriving recreational boating market. The seller's proximity to operations ensures smooth transition and ongoing support for new ownership success.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 7
- Employees
- 2 (2 Contractors)
There are 2 very experienced captains that will continue to captain this boat! - Currently Home Based
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- This is a unique opportunity to step into my 8 yr old "side hustle" that has grown into an avg of $100k yr in revenue. 100+ reviews on GetMyBoat, $0 spent in online marketing or Google ad words. Tons of repeat local clients, phone number to business is included in the sale (27 yr old phone number and anyone that has me saved under "yacht charter" will be coming to YOU. The business comes with a very nice 40 ft slip at VIP Marina in the middle of D Dock, your view from your slip is of nothing but the lake and Starnes Island. Many more details to share!
- Website
- https://travisyachtcharter.com/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- This is a very fun and rewarding "feel good" business that is pretty much on auto pilot. You can see my rates on the website; most common charter is a 4 yr charter at $1,680. If you captain your own boat, you net $1,680. If you want the boat taken out by your captain, it's $400 to the captain, you net $1,280 per 4 hr charter. The monthly expenses for this business run $1,500. I five hour charter per month pays for the business (provided no loan for the boat).
- Opportunities for Growth
- There is major room for growth with this business.
1. Focused online social media marketing and online video content.
2. Don't wait on online ads to bring in leads, create your own "experiences on the water" that are packaged experiences and advertise each unique experience (sunset cruise, full moon cruise, singles cruise, corporate events, etc.)
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- As mentioned, this has been my side hustle, I also have 3 other side hustles, so
- Transition Support
- I live 5 min from the Marina and will provide a very smooth transition of this business including training and industry contact intros. I have 2 very experienced captains that will continue to captain this boat for you as well (owner's choice to captain your own boat or have the captains take them out, cost is $100/hr includes tip share.
- Financing Options
- With 50% down, seller is open to 6 mo financing at 0% in lieu of discount
Listing Info
- ID
- 2407000
- Listing Views
- 14
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