Boateka’s Post

Here are 3 tips for you to consider prior to listing your boat for sale which will help result in more enquiry, shorter time on-market and a premium sale price! Follow along for more boat-lyf and head to JWYACHTSALES.COM if you want to sell your boat or if you’re looking to buy 👌🏼 #boatsales #yachtbroker #boatsforsale #sellmyboat #boats #yachting #boatingtips #boatbroker #motorboats #sydney #australia

Blog number two is live! Why buy from Marine Sales Kentuckiana? Click the link and find out. #boat #boatsales #blog #blogpost #marineindustry #lake #ocean #boating #water #whybuy

Today is International Skeptics Day, so we have one question for brokers: how would you persuade boating skeptics to buy a boat? 🤔 Would you tell them all about the health and wellbeing benefits of being on the water, get another customer to explain how good owning a boat is, or simply take them out for a sea trial and show them what it's like? Once someone gets to experience boating, they're never skeptical for too long... #Rightboat #FindYourRightboat #Boats #InternationalScepticsDay #Brokers #BoatBrokers

Randall M. Lyons, CMM here's the final part of my Business of Boating (BOB) Conference Recap. This one includes the Frank Farrell award winner, Matt Gruhn's talk on the industry update and a couple other announcements. #BoatingMeansBusiness #BoatMA #MassBoatingCareers #KIDSinBoating

MarineMax sees record results in 2023   W. Brett McGill: "Our gross profit margin remained robust." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eGHSV6VY   #superyacht #boating #luxuryyachting #broker #marineindustry #marinebusiness #boatingbusiness

Do You Know How to Improve Boater Retention? This has been a major topic in the boating industry for many years but the solution is not easy. The first step is to understand the causes of boater defection which is something I just wrote about in my brief blog post below. Check it out and let me know your thoughts. #Boating #BoatingIndustry

Here's where you can see a Sunreef Yachts in-person over the coming 90 days! Click my blog article, review locations and complete the form to secure a private viewing. #sunreef #sunreefyachts #yachting #ychtbroker #sunreefcatamarans #boating #sailing #raywhitemarine

https://lnkd.in/dtq4mYQT 5 things boat people worry about! 1. Safety: Boaters are most concerned about safety. They prioritize ensuring that their boats meet safety regulations, have life-saving equipment on board, and are operated responsibly. 2. Fuel Efficiency: Boaters are increasingly concerned about fuel efficiency due to rising fuel prices and environmental concerns. They look for ways to maximize their fuel mileage and reduce their carbon footprint while boating. 3. Maintenance: Proper maintenance is essential for the longevity of a boat and to keep it in good working order. Boaters are concerned about implementing proper maintenance routines and keeping up with regular inspections. 4. Technology: As technology advances, boaters are becoming more interested in technological advancements that can enhance their boating experience, such as GPS, radar, and entertainment systems. 5. Cost: Boating can be an expensive hobby, and many boaters are concerned about the costs associated with it. They look for ways to save money on fuel, maintenance, and accessories to make their boating experience more affordable. Arivo.online

Excellent post Jerry! I did some research during my DBA at DePaul on this topic. My findings are spot on with yours. The major factors that caused people to leave where the cost and availability of storage and maintenance. The research, and also found the lack of assimilation in a community of boaters and the hidden cost of boating for new boaters negatively impacts boater retention. I suggested that boat dealers could play a major role in addressing these issues. Dealers like Gordy’s in Lake Geneva, do a great job of creating community and assimilating new borders into their community. They also do a great job of providing storage and launching services. I think one of the biggest areas dealers could have a major impact just by being more transparent about all the costs in boating. You list of them all above. If you make them all transparent to the new boater at the time of the sale there will be fewer surprises and higher retention. You might lose a sale today through full disclosure, but you might make many more satisfied customers and more sales long-term. Membership in boat club also removes these obstacles to retention. Thanks for bringing this topic to the fore. It needs to get addressed.

Key Takeaways - Boating Knots: Table: Common Uses of Cleat Hitch Knot Advantages of the Clove Hitch Knot: Example: Half Hitch Knot Tied in a Line Summary Benefits of the Figure Eight Knot Advantages of the Loop-to-Loop Knot Table: Comparison of Square Knot and Sheet Bend Knot Table: Comparing the Sheet Bend Knot and the Square Knot Table: Comparison of the Fisherman's Bend, Square Knot, and Sheet #knots #lines