Dickinson, TX
Opportunity to acquire the full asset package of a well-established marine repair and consignment sales business, strategically located less than a mile from a public boat ramp. This turnkey setup...
Dickinson, TX
Opportunity to acquire the full asset package of a well-established marine repair and consignment sales business, strategically located less than a mile from a public boat ramp. This turnkey setup...
$65,000
Weld County, CO
Ready to Acquirei! This unique real estate listing is ideal for investors and/or enterprise expansion. The property spans 2 acres of prime land, with additional expansion acreage available for future...
$2,950,000
Salisbury, NC
This is a rare, turn-key 4-bay steel shop with the bones and the history that actually bring customers through the door—25+ years of continuous service at this address with a NAPA AutoCare pedigree,...
$399,999
Nokomis, FL
Located in Southwest Florida. NDA required for more information....
$1,450,000
TURN-KEY WATER RECREATION GOLDMINE This is a complete, established water recreation platform with 12+ years of market presence, ready to generate revenue from DAY ONE. And a 40 yr experienced mentor...
$75,000
Slidell, LA
$175,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Broward County, FL
$5,995,000
Lexington County, SC
$199,000
Lee County, FL
$399,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tennessee
$1,500,500
Linn County, OR
$69,000
Vancouver, BC
$599,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Warren County, TN
$3,995,000
$1,400,000
Macomb, MO
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$325,000
Washington
$200,000
D. Joe Atchison, CBB,CMMBI,MBA,CPA
Sunbelt Business Sales, Mergers & Aquisitions
Serving Riverside County, CA
Mr. Atchison has financial, sales/marketing and general management skills. Joe's last position in corporate America was as the President/CEO of a manufacturing company in Irvine, CA for 11 years. In that role he focused the company's efforts on new product development (five patents issued), manufacturing efficiencies (gross margins increased from 23% to 52%) quality (achieved ISO9001 and QS9000 certifications), and a strong emphasis on sales, marketing and customer service resulting in double digit sales growth. Prior to that he was the Chief Financial Officer of two publicly traded companies. During his corporate career, Mr. Atchison was successful in selling a number of divisions, subsidiaries and stand alone businesses. These successes motivated Joe to start his Sunbelt Business Brokers office. Mr. Atchison is also President of Atchison Advisory, Inc., which provides operational improvement consulting to under-performing companies in an effort to help them achieve their potential and thus be able to sell sooner and at a better price and more favorable terms. Mr. Atchison is a Certified Business Intermediary (International Business Brokers Association), a Certified Business Broker (California Business Brokers Association), a Certified Middle Market Business Intermediary and is a Certified Public Accountant - inactive (State of California). His education includes a bachelors of science in accounting and a Masters in Business Administration - Finance. Joe serves on the Forms Committee of the California Association of Business Brokers. Mr. Atchison is the Treasurer and a Board member of Project: Steps to Christ, Inc. – a non-profit company based in New York that distributes Christian books to homes in North America..
Suffolk County, NY
$300,000
Nassau County, NY
$150,000
San Diego, CA
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baldwin County, AL
$598,000
Massachusetts
$1,799,000
Wisconsin
$295,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lamar County, TX
$995,000
Shelton, WA
$750,000
$1,100,000
Crystal River, FL
Louisiana
St Tammany County, LA
$11,414,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
Cash Flow: $162,000
Marietta, OH
$550,000
West Palm Beach, FL
$799,999
Orange County, CA
$400,000
Florida
$1,595,000
Lee County, FL
$547,643
Maricopa County, AZ
$500,000
Lee County, FL
$1,625,000
$5,000,000
Ventura County, CA
Toronto, ON
$1,850,000
Virginia
$6,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Milledgeville, GA
Cash Flow: $822,556
Tacoma, WA
$149,000
Monroe County, NY
$2,575,500
Sarasota County, FL
$125,000
Florida
$599,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake County, FL
Laurance Milov
Preschool Business Solutions
Serving Pinellas County, FL
With over 25 years of hands-on preschool ownership and management experience—and hundreds of successful transactions—Preschool Business Solutions helps Florida’s preschool owners and professionals navigate ownership transitions with confidence. We work closely with private, nonprofit, and faith-based programs to ensure every step is handled with care and precision.
Suffolk County, NY
$299,000
Fort Myers, FL
$930,000
$329,000
Montana
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Port Orange, FL
$1,200,000
Lincoln County, OR
Cash Flow: $632,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sarasota, FL
$2,100,000
Sandy Plains, GA
Cash Flow: $12,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baldwin County, AL
$2,890,000
Santa Cruz, CA
$397,500
Saint Louis, MO
$3,000,000
Marine/boat service and dealer businesses encompass a wide range of operations that cater to the needs of recreational and commercial watercraft owners. These businesses specialize in selling and servicing a variety of vessels, including boats, yachts, ships, and personal watercraft. The services within the industry are comprehensive, extending beyond just sales to include specialized maintenance, repairs, refitting, and retrofitting designed to keep watercraft in optimal condition. Additionally, many businesses within this sector offer boat chartering services, meeting the demands of those seeking temporary use of high-quality watercraft for leisure or business purposes.
To provide some financial context on this market, we have analyzed current and recent listings and aggregated key data points below.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
97 |
Median Asking Price |
$735,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,005,473 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$198,229 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Marine Service & Dealer Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
2.11 |
Median |
0.70 |
3.20 |
Upper Quartile |
1.65 |
5.00 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Marine/Boat Service & Dealer Business Valuation Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a marine service or dealer business?
The cost to purchase a marine service & dealer company can vary significantly based on location, size, and revenue, but the median asking price for the businesses analyzed is approximately $735,000.
How much do these business owners earn?
Marine service and dealer business owners report a median annual revenue of $1,005,473 and median annual earnings of $198,229. This represents seller's discretionary earnings, which include the owner’s salary and any additional financial benefits the owner receives.
How do I value marine service & dealer business?
Valuing a business typically involves assessing its annual revenue and earnings, then comparing it to similar businesses selling or recently sold. Buyers and sellers typically start by applying valuation multiples derived from similar businesses that are selling or recently sold.
Marine/boat service and dealer businesses listed for sale are asking revenue multiples ranging from 0.52 to 1.65, with a median of 0.70. Earnings multiples range from 2.11 to 5.00, with the median at 3.20. This means the average marine/boat service and dealer business may sell for around 0.7 times its annual revenue, and 3.2 times its annual owner earnings.
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