Summary
Established Pittwater boat hire business with commercial moorings, marina office, online booking systemsand and repeat customers. Owner-operated with transition support. Price guide high $300Ks.
Location Details
Operating from Bayview on Pittwater (Northern Beaches, Sydney), one of Australia's premier recreational boating destinations with excellent customer access and established marina infrastructure.
Potential
Expansion through additional vessels, managed vessels, training, syndicates or increased marketing.
Skills
Boating experience, general business management and basic computer literacy.
Hours
Flexible. Peak activity around morning departures and afternoon returns. Light off-season workload.
Lease
Renewable marina office and berth lease. Commercial mooring arrangements in place.
Reason for Sale
After seven years of ownership, the owner has decided to pursue a new chapter and is seeking the right person to continue the business.
About the Business
Skipper A Clipper – Established Pittwater Boat Hire & Charter Business
Operating in the premium recreational boating market of Pittwater, Skipper A Clipper is a well-established owner-operated marine lifestyle business with operational origins dating back to 1970.
The business has been progressively modernised and streamlined, combining established infrastructure with highly developed digital systems to deliver an efficient and enjoyable customer experience while minimising administrative workload.
Current operations include self-drive boat hire, skippered charters, owned vessels and managed vessels, supported by an advanced online booking, customer verification and operational management system.
Key features include:
- Established owner-operated business with long operating history
- Commercial marina office and berth facilities
- Commercial mooring arrangements
- Modern owned hire fleet
- Established managed vessel agreements
- Advanced online booking and customer onboarding systems
- Strong online presence and repeat customer base
- Efficient operational model requiring no employees
- Flexible lifestyle business with manageable workload
The business is currently optimised for a single owner-operator, however opportunities exist to expand through additional vessels, managed vessels, marine training, syndicates or increased marketing.
Annual revenue is approximately $200,000–$250,000, depending on seasonal conditions and operational mix.
The business would suit boating-oriented owner-operators, couples, marine professionals, tourism operators or existing marine businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in Pittwater.
Comprehensive transition support is available to ensure a smooth handover.
Price guide: High $300,000s.
History
Skipper A Clipper traces its operational origins back to 1970, making it one of the longer-established recreational boating businesses in the Pittwater region. The current owner acquired the business in 2019 and has since modernised its operations through significant investment in the fleet, digital booking and customer management systems, while maintaining its reputation for quality service and efficient owner-operated management.
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