EXCLUSIVE RIB BOAT DEALERSHIP & REPAIR CENTER OPPORTUNITY
An established rigid inflatable boat (RIB) manufacturer is expanding its exclusive dealer network across the United States and Caribbean. We are seeking qualified operators to launch combined RIB dealership and repair centers in protected territories. This is not a franchise — it is a dealer-manufacturer partnership with no royalties and no franchise fees.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Each dealer operates a four-revenue-stream business under one roof:

New Boat Sales — Full product lineup from 11ft to 36ft, covering recreational, commercial, and municipal/patrol markets. Includes a proprietary hull design available exclusively through authorized dealers — no competitor can offer this product. Dealers earn 20% margin on new boat sales with volume performance bonuses.
Professional Retubing — The manufacturer produces replacement tubes in-house for all major RIB brands including Zodiac, Highfield, AB Inflatables, and more. Dealers purchase tube materials at wholesale and perform full retubes at retail pricing of $3,000 to $10,000 per job depending on boat size. Dealer profit per retube job averages $4,000 to $5,200. There are millions of aging RIBs in the US with virtually nowhere to go for professional retubing.
Used Boat Refurbishment — Customer trade-ins are retubed and resold by the dealer at 100% dealer profit. Every repair customer is a potential new boat buyer.
Authorized Engine Service — Suzuki OEM partnership enables dealers to perform warranty and service work, driving consistent year-round foot traffic.

THE MARKET
The US RIB market is valued at $543 million and growing at 5.5% to 7.8% annually. Consumers are increasingly choosing RIBs as their primary vessel, not just as yacht tenders. Despite this growth, no dominant nationwide RIB dealer or repair network exists in the United States. The repair market is fragmented, overpriced, and underserved coast to coast. Existing RIB dealers sell a single brand, offer no repair services, have no proprietary products, and operate without exclusive territory protection.
WHAT THE DEALER RECEIVES
Exclusive territory with no competing dealers. Initial boat inventory of 17 hulls including 4 rigged showroom models. All tube manufacturing materials at wholesale cost. National advertising, SEO, and lead generation driven to their territory. Branded dealer page on manufacturer website. 3D online configurator enabling custom build-to-order sales with expedited delivery in as little as 4 to 7 weeks. Certified retube technician training. Ongoing operational and marketing support.
FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS
Year 1: $300,000+ gross profit (15-20 boat sales + retube ramp-up)
Year 2: $550,000+ gross profit (30-35 boats + 80-100 retubes)
Year 3: $890,000+ gross profit (50 boats + 120 retubes + refurb + service)
Total startup investment: $275,000 to $300,000 including inventory, facility buildout, retube equipment, technician training, three months operating capital, and boat show costs.
IDEAL CANDIDATES
Marine industry operators, existing boat dealers, entrepreneurs with available capital, military veterans with small boat experience, or existing marine repair shops looking to add a premium exclusive product line.
TERRITORIES AVAILABLE
South Florida/Gulf, Mid-Atlantic, New England, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Caribbean (USVI/Puerto Rico).
Serious inquiries only. Qualified candidates will receive full brand disclosure, product details, and comprehensive financial projections.