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Beautiful 70-Foot Schooner With Thriving Charter Business In Maryland For Sale

Maryland, US
Asking Price:
$495,000
Sales Revenue:
$347,000
Cash Flow:
$100,000

Discover the charm of owning a beautiful 70-foot schooner and its thriving charter business, available for the first time in over 30 years. This turnkey operation boasts prime city center dock space in historic ports, offering unforgettable day sailing cruises in the NE and Mid-Atlantic regions. With a solid book of business and 27 years of successful sailing, this custom-designed vessel promises an independent lifestyle and excellent income potential for an owner-operator.

In 2023, there were approximately 154 trips with a total of 5,223 passengers or roughly 34 people per trip. The crew consists of the boat captain plus one, but typically is the captain plus two crew members. The maximum crew is 3-4 at any one time and there is someone who helps with parking when the boat is in New England. The crew is all seasonal and there is also one person who assists with reservations in the summer and marketing in the off-season.

Property Information

Premises Details:

Boat Specifications:

Dimensions: LOA: 77', LOD: 64' 10", Beam: 18' 6 1/2", Draft: 7'6".

Construction: Built with 5/16th mild steel plate for the hull and 4 mild steel for the deck.

Engine: 135 HP Ford marine inline 6 natural aspirated diesel engine with 7059 engine hours as of January 2025.

Recent Work: New panels in the engine room and secured the engine belt cage in February 2025.

Interior Layout: Includes a fully equipped galley, 17' great room, small office area, two equal crew cabins, nav station, and a full-width master cabin.

Navigation Equipment: Features a perfectly refurbished 1962 Constellation compass

Certification: USCG certified with a current Certificate of Inspection (COI) for 49 passengers

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

There are many ways for a new owner to grow and expand the charter business.

Competition / Market:

There is limited direct competition.

Reasons for selling:

Owner is retiring.

Other Information

Support & training:

Seller will provide transitional training and support.

Relocatable:
This business can be relocated