Rare Opp: Established Turnkey, Riverboat Charter Business
Business Description
Exclusive 17-Passenger Pedal Boat is a BYOB Floating Bar Operation!!
NO DOWN PAYMENT if you choose seller financing. This is NOT A FRANCHISE. It is an established, profitable, turnkey, fully functional 17-passenger riverboat (pedal boat) charter business, running on the Cape Fear River near downtown Wilmington, NC, currently docking inside Port City Marina near the north end of the Riverwalk.
NOTE: Serious inquiries only. Interested parties must have a good credit rating, a master captain's credential, experience navigating swift river currents and good mechanical skills to qualify. Must have the drive, skills and intelligence necessary to dig in and operate the boat and business and keep current with all business debts.
Turnkey operation includes:
Fully operational cycleboat in good condition, w/30hp Suzuki outboard, all dock
lines and equipment
Premium side-tie wet slip, sold separately or can be leased from existing owner, available (provides coveted commercial dockage agreement for pre-vetted usages i.e. airBnB, riverboat cruises, and other possibilities with pre-approval from the marina)
Online booking and collections system (FareHarbor)
Online accounting (Intuit/QuickBooks)
Established relationships with key vendors and service providers for items such as insurance, offsite boat maintenance and storage, website and robust social media presence and support. 5-star ratings across all platforms.
Training and consultation services included, which will be provided at mutually agreeable intervals during the 2025 off-season to get ready for the 2026 season.
Optional consulting arrangement with current owner for the 2026 season is available on an as-needed basis at competitive rates.
Seasoned crew willing to continue under new ownership.
NOTE***THIS IS NOT A FRANCHISE***No upfront buy-in of a brand, no ongoing royalty fees, no corporate oversight, no reporting to Big Brother, no handing them a significant chunk each month of your hard earned-paychecks! BrewBoat Wilmington is its own brand, and all facets of a fully-functioning, profitable business are in place. IT'S ALL HERE!!!
NOTE: Serious inquiries only. Interested parties must have a good credit rating, a master captain's credential, experience navigating swift river currents and good mechanical skills to qualify. Must have the drive, skills and intelligence necessary to dig in and operate the boat and business and keep current with all business debts.
Turnkey operation includes:
Fully operational cycleboat in good condition, w/30hp Suzuki outboard, all dock
lines and equipment
Premium side-tie wet slip, sold separately or can be leased from existing owner, available (provides coveted commercial dockage agreement for pre-vetted usages i.e. airBnB, riverboat cruises, and other possibilities with pre-approval from the marina)
Online booking and collections system (FareHarbor)
Online accounting (Intuit/QuickBooks)
Established relationships with key vendors and service providers for items such as insurance, offsite boat maintenance and storage, website and robust social media presence and support. 5-star ratings across all platforms.
Training and consultation services included, which will be provided at mutually agreeable intervals during the 2025 off-season to get ready for the 2026 season.
Optional consulting arrangement with current owner for the 2026 season is available on an as-needed basis at competitive rates.
Seasoned crew willing to continue under new ownership.
NOTE***THIS IS NOT A FRANCHISE***No upfront buy-in of a brand, no ongoing royalty fees, no corporate oversight, no reporting to Big Brother, no handing them a significant chunk each month of your hard earned-paychecks! BrewBoat Wilmington is its own brand, and all facets of a fully-functioning, profitable business are in place. IT'S ALL HERE!!!
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 6
- Employees
- 2 (2 Contractors)
Must be master captain with experience navigating swift river currents - Facilities & Assets
- Established business with booking and collections system, website, logo, and relationships with key vendors and service providers.
2017 Cascade Cycle Boat with 30hp Suzuki outboard; COI vessel includes current safety certification and stability letter from USCG; accommodates 17 passengers when running a solo captain.
All docklines and equipment.
Premium side-tie wet slip is available. Prime "hurricane hole" location, the slip may be sold separately or leased from existing owner. Currently asking $290K per recent appraisal valuation. - Website
- https://www.brewboatnc.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Wilmington, NC tourism market is strong. BrewBoat Wilmington has been an integral part of the downtown riverboating scene for seven years. Larger tour boats on the river serve alcohol and have bathrooms onboard. Our cruise is BYOB and we make stops along the way when necessary. Their tours are narrated, while our guests stream their favorite music via our Bluetooth stereo. Our 17-passenger pedal boat is US Coast Guard inspected and certified for safety and stability. Smaller, uninspected 6-passenger Tiki boats have entered our market as well.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The wet slip is an asset that provides a sense of permanence to the BrewBoat's operation, but if one desired they could run without it. It is for sale separately https://www.desireewhalen.com/search/details/1p65/1/#menu asking price is $290K and it comes with a coveted commercial addendum allowing business operations (airBnB, riverboat cruises, etc). One could finance a second boat (not a pedal boat) to target corporate outings, and to go head-to-head with the smaller, 6 passenger Tikis.
The pedal boat is still a fav with bachelorette parties.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Looking to retire.
- Transition Support
- Consultation for off-season maintenance with present owner is included. Owner also commits to providing training and consulting for the 2026 season at mutually agreeable times at competitive rates. New owner will need their own tools and mechanical skills in order to stay ahead of any service items that arise through the normal operation of the pedal boat.
- Financing Options
- Boat/business and wet slip are separate opps with different financing options
Listing Info
- ID
- 2412194
- Listing Views
- 101
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