Business Overview:
This is the Opportunity of a Lifetime for the avid fisherman to “live that dream” by owning this successful turn-key charter boat and bait & tackle business. Ideally situated in one of the finest harbors on Lake Michigan the business attracts potential Clients from all over the Mid-West, and beyond, wanting to experience a quality outing on the freshwater salmon capital of the world. The boating season runs from April 1st to November 1st on Lake Michigan and salmon (Coho and Chinook), trout (Steelhead and Brown), and perch charters are all available from this location with excellent historical success rates. A very high percentage of fishing clients are annual repeat customers.
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Property Features and Assets:
The sale includes a very well maintained Sport Fish/Sedan (33’ by 12’5”) fishing boat valued at $36,000. Both engines are new and the transmissions recently re-built. The recently completed appraisal quotes, “a very well equipped Sport Fisherman. Many poles and reels with many lures, fish boxes. Nice Boat!”. The retail bait and tackle shop is leased for seven months each year and consists of approximately 1,000 square feet of display space. Having this retail location is a very distinct advantage to the business not only in terms of the revenue and profits generated therein, but also in terms of booking additional charters not available to the competition
Market Competition and Expansion:
The Company has a strong internet presence, participates in some consumer shows, and relies on strong word of mouth referrals based upon satisfied customers. Having retail space visibility is a critical advantage as well!
Reason for Selling:
Retirement & Health
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.