The private boat sales market has been waiting for this.
Millions of boat transactions happen every year between private parties — with no trusted marketplace to support them. FSBOAT is built to change that.
A multi-billion dollar market with no leader.
The overwhelming majority of used boat transactions in the United States happen between private parties — yet no platform of significance exists to support them. Sellers struggle to reach qualified buyers. Buyers have no reliable way to verify listings, compare options, or navigate a transaction safely.
The existing classifieds sites were built for listing, not for selling. They collect the ad fee and leave buyers and sellers on their own. FSBOAT is built to guide every step of the process — from discovery to closing.
For SaleBy Owner —for boats.
FSBO is a concept most people know from real estate. FSBOAT brings the same idea to the marine market — a dedicated, structured platform where private sellers and buyers transact directly, with professional tools and expert guidance at every turn.
The boat sales market is stuck in the past.
Three compounding failures have created an underserved market ready for disruption.
Fragmented Discovery
Private sellers are scattered across classifieds sites and social media. There's no unified, searchable inventory with quality control or verified listings — leaving buyers to sift through noise.
Zero Trust Infrastructure
Neither party has a way to verify the other. Sellers doubt buyers' legitimacy; buyers can't confirm ownership or boat condition. Transactions stall or fall apart entirely.
No Transaction Support
Once a buyer and seller connect, they're on their own. No document templates, no e-signature, no escrow, no guidance. A purchase agreement for a $50,000 boat shouldn't require a lawyer — but today, it often does.
A marketplace built around the whole transaction.
"FSBOAT is built on the same technology stack we built for Current Yachts — our professional brokerage."
The platform's core infrastructure — a toolset, and listing workflow — has already been proven through real brokered transactions. FSBOAT is not a product looking for a market — it's a validated solution being brought to a larger audience.
POWERED BY
Verified Listings & Seller Identity
Ownership verification and community trust signals separate legitimate inventory from noise — giving buyers confidence from the first click.
Guided Pricing & Listing Creation
Sellers receive structured guidance to create compelling listings at the right price — reducing time on market and attracting serious buyers.
Transaction Documents & E-Signature
Built-in purchase agreements, addenda, and bill of sale — with e-signature via the platform. No lawyers needed for most transactions.
Escrow Services
Safeguarding funds during a boat transaction is essential. FSBOAT has partnered with PayKeeper, a licensed industry leader in secure escrow services, to offer boat buyers and sellers the safest and most economical way to manage funds in a private sale.
Deckhand AI — Expert Guidance On Demand
Our AI assistant guides buyers and sellers through every stage: from understanding what to look for in a survey, to how to read a sea trial, to what questions to ask the seller.
Optional Broker Consultation
For users who want expert eyes on a deal, a licensed broker consultation is available — without the full commission. FSBOAT stays FSBO; the professional option is always there.
Three forces converging. Right now.
The conditions for FSBOAT's growth aren't projected — they're already underway.
Rising Cost of Ownership
Owning a recreational boat costs a significant percentage of its value annually in storage, maintenance, insurance, and fuel. As discretionary spending tightens, owners are motivated to sell — and they need an efficient, affordable way to do it.
Generational Transition
The largest cohort of boat owners in the U.S. is 60 and older. Aging out of ownership will drive a sustained wave of supply — and new, younger buyers entering the market expect a modern, digital-first buying experience.
A Clear Gap in the Market
Existing platforms focus on acquiring broker inventory. Private sellers — who represent the vast majority of transactions — are an afterthought. No competitor has built meaningfully for this audience. The first mover advantage is real.
We are seeking aligned investors who believe in this market.
FSBOAT is currently raising its seed round. We're looking for investors who understand the marine industry, the power of marketplace dynamics, or simply recognize a clear gap in a large market — and want to be part of closing it.
Financial projections and investment terms are shared under NDA with qualified investors only.