Asking Price: $1,695,000

This is a very rare opportunity to own a “turn key” charter boat business with a 20 year excellent reputation and substantial client base. The business also includes a fully permited bachhouse rental with three apartments and an RV site with all necessary utilities. Rentals in this sport fishing capital of Texas are VERY strong. Fully booked daily rentals gross $2800 a night at this location.They have solid bookings well into the rest of the year. They also are one of the only south Gulf charters that operate year round. There are 15 Federal Fisheries Permits in place for two of the charter boats. You can no longer obtain these permits from the government and they are very hard to find available. The permits include for the primary boat, Gulf of Mexico Migratory Pelagics for Headboat & Charter, Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish for Headboat/Charter, Spanish Mackerel, Atlantic Dolphin/Wahoo Commercial, Atlantic Dolphin/Wahoo Charter/Headboat, South Atlantic Charter/Headboat for Coastal Pelagics, South Atlantic Charter/Headboat for Snapper-Grouper, Atlantic Tuna Charter/Headboat. For the secondary boat permits include: Gulf of Mexico Charter/Headboat for Coastal Migratory Pelagics, Gulf of Mexico Charter/Headboat for Reef Fish, South Atlantic Charter/Headboat for Coastal Migratory Pelagics, Atlantic Dolphin/Wahoo Charter Headboat, South Atlantic Charter Headboat for Snapper-Grouper, Atlantic Dolphin/Wahoo Commercial, Atlantic Tuna for Charter/Headboat. And a third boat permit Flounder Skiff Commercial fishing/bay guide permit.

All of the boats are surveyed, and in excellent condition. The main 28.5 boat has been fully repowered, all new wiring, new Tuna Tower and all are Coast Guard Certified. You can go anywhere you like with these boats. Located in the primere marina in the area including lift to keep the boat out of the water. ALL boats come fully equipped with top of the line gear and accessories to conduct your charter business. There is also ample back up inventor included. The purchase price includes a well done 1450 sq ft rental residence that is set up and zoned for rental. It is sold fully furnished with an attractive layout and design. The property also includes an RV pad with all necessary utilities that provides strong year round rental income. Fishing rentals are always full and at a premium in the area.
Due to the confidentially of the sale, specific information about the boats, name of the business, and other details will only be give to qualified buyers with a signed non-disclosure on file.
This is a very rare opportunity to own a terrific well known Charter Boat Business with an excellent repeat customer base and great web site. For complete details contact Ned Reed at ned@ebbtex.com. 361-949-9745

Year Established: 20

Employees: 1 full time - 2 part time

Management Training and Support: Full training and support as needed

Reason For Selling: Seller retiring