Summary
Established operation supplying the Whitsundays marine industry, with a broad product range and trade and retail customers. Fibreglass, resins, coatings, paints & marine maintenance supplies.
Potential
Strong potential to grow an already established operation through increased online sales, expanded trade accounts, broader regional distribution and additional product lines. Located in a major boating and marine region with an established trade and retail customer base. Opportunity for an owner-operator to further develop relationships with local marine trades, boat owners and commercial customers.
Skills
Ideally suited to someone with an interest or background in marine, boating, fibreglass, coatings, composites or trade supplies. Product knowledge and customer service skills would be beneficial, however the business may also suit an experienced retailer or operator looking to enter the marine industry.
Hours
Short trading hours – Mon–Thu 8am–2pm, Fri 8am–1pm. Weekends closed.
Lease
Lease details available to qualified buyers.
Employees
Owner-operated with no employees.
Reason for Sale
The owner has decided to offer the business to the market, presenting an opportunity for a new owner to take over an established marine supply operation. Further details regarding the sale are available from the broker following a confidentiality agreement.
About the Business
Established Marine Supply Business – Whitsundays
An opportunity to acquire an established, owner-operated marine supply business servicing both trade customers and the general boating public in the Whitsundays.
The business supplies a broad range of products used across boat building, fibreglass repairs, vessel maintenance, refinishing and general marine applications. Product categories include fibreglass and composite materials, resins, gelcoats, marine paints and coatings, antifouling products, adhesives and sealants, abrasives, polishing and waxing products, cleaning products, PPE and associated consumables.
Operating within one of Queensland’s best-known boating regions, the business services customers throughout the Whitsundays and surrounding areas and has developed a specialised product offering catering to both marine trades and recreational boat owners.
The business is currently owner-operated with no employees, providing a straightforward operating structure for an incoming owner.
Current trading hours are relatively short, with the business operating Monday to Thursday and a shorter day Friday, with weekends closed. This may provide an incoming owner with flexibility to maintain the existing lifestyle-oriented operation or extend trading and further develop the business.
There is potential to grow through increased online sales, expanded trade accounts, broader regional distribution, additional product lines and increased marketing.
The sale is offered at $270,000 WIWO, providing an incoming owner with an established operation and stock to continue trading.
This is a confidential sale. Further business and financial information will be made available to genuine buyers following completion of a confidentiality agreement.
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History
The business has established a presence within the Whitsundays marine industry, supplying both trade customers and the general public with specialist boat building, repair and maintenance products.
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