NO DOWN PAYMENT required to take over. This is NOT A FRANCHISE. It is an established, profitable, turnkey, fully functional 17-passenger riverboat (pedal boat) charter business, running on the Cape Fear River near downtown Wilmington, NC.

NOTE: Serious inquiries only. Interested parties must qualify as a co-signer on existing SBA/EIDL loan. The perfect candidate will also already have a master captain's credential, experience navigating swift river currents and good mechanical skills. Must have the drive and intelligence necessary to dig in and operate the boat and business and keep current with all business activities, both helm-related as well as back-office duties.

Turnkey operation includes:

Fully operational 2017 Cascade cycleboat in good condition, w/30hp 2019 Suzuki outboard, all dock lines and equipment required

Online booking and collections system (FareHarbor)
Online accounting (Intuit/QuickBooks)

Established relationships with key vendors and service providers for items such as insurance, offsite boat maintenance and storage, website and robust social media presence and support. 5-star ratings across all platforms for 7 years running. (That's a lot of happy customers!)

Training and consultation services included, which can start during the 2025 off-season to get ready for the 2026 season.

Optional consulting arrangement with current owner for the 2026 season is available on an as-needed basis at $50/hr.

Seasoned crew willing to continue under new ownership.

NOTE***THIS IS NOT A FRANCHISE***No upfront buy-in of a brand, no ongoing royalty fees, no corporate oversight, no reporting to Big Brother, no coughing up a significant chunk each month of your hard earned revenue! BrewBoat Wilmington is its own brand, and all facets of a fully-functioning, profitable business are already in place. IT'S ALL HERE!!!