Why we just bought our first pontoon boat for watersports charter business

[@pikolomuzik]

Hey man I’m here two years later to inquire how the pontoon boat business is going . I aspire getting into the business too ,thanks

[@ianmacrae2547]

For sure! Some notes -we added a tubing option to make it more appealing to families -it has added the ability to add mostly older clients to the mix and extend the season for foliage cruises and lake tours without watersports -it’s low maintenance, easy to run, easier to staff -it’s bills out less then our watersports boats and is still not as popular as our watersports boat. But worth keeping around Any other questions let me know! Hope this helpsn

[@louisbuzzworld]

More videos I’m gonna start my business thanks for the knowledge and inspiration

[@connecticutwatersports4274]

Thanks let us know how it goes!

[@teamfishlineswfl9099]

Good stuff!!

[@TheAndroidPig2]

Hey loved your video. I’m looking into getting in the boat business. I live in Jax Fl, and I’m looking to potentially add my boats to someone else’s fleet. Do you k ow any companies that will let you lease in the equipment? I’ll accept anyone feed back

[@ianmacrae2547]

Good insurance question I suppose. I’m sure there is a legit way to do it. Id just be sure I trusted the operator that would be leasing out my equipment to keep it in good shape given the extra wear and tear of rentals, sounds like it could be a win-win with the right partnership though

[@ryanmartindell787]

I’ve got an older wakeboard boat and have been wanting to start a charter on my local lake. Are you using a suck gate on your boat or did you add aftermarket tabs? My main concern is that people might not want to pay to go on an older boat and would rather find a charter with a brand new boat. Curious on your thoughts

[@ianmacrae2547]

I have a wakeshaper + installed ballast. Most of the people we get are beginners who really aren’t at the level where they would benefit a much newer style surf wave but if we do get more advanced riders we can tune things in to make it work. I wouldn’t let an older boat deter you from starting, just be sure to provide an awesome overall experience

[@Dwight103]

What type of insurance do you need to rent out your pontoon boats

[@osmosisdaily]

How has it been going with the pantoon?

[@ianmacrae2547]

Pretty well. I like to have one as we can take larger crews, extend the season with fall foliage cruises & run with 1 crew member in general. Our watersports boats definitely bill out more $ per season. Almost double the amount our pontoon bills out.

[@ericwhitis9320]

I need to know how to acquire the insurance. This has been a struggle.

[@ianmacrae2547]

Send me a message. Email should be attached in my profile. Would be happy to help point you in the right direction as I have a good contact.

[@ericwhitis9320]

I need to figure out how to acquire the insurance. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

[@ianmacrae2547]

I'll send you a message now. Depending on your location I may have a good contact for you!

[@Hoanandonly]

hey man how much was the boat? and where is the best place to buy it?

[@ianmacrae2547]

Paid about 28k! I search marketplace, Craigslist, etc all winter to try and find the best deals, will travel anywhere in the country for the right deal, sorry for the late reply

[@jimbogramz1292]

How are you marketing for pontoon boats

[@ianmacrae2547]

We use our website, TripAdvisor, instagram, etc. Dont really have a magic weapon there but it all adds up. Word of mouth and people telling their friends is key