Gulfstream Boat Club

What Gulfstream Boat Club does

Gulf Stream Boat Club is a privately-held Florida-based premium boat club operating 9 locations across the state's East and West coasts (headquartered in Delray Beach at Marina Delray). The company provides a membership-based alternative to boat ownership, granting members access to a curated fleet of 24' to 28'+ vessels — including center consoles, dual consoles, and pontoons from brands such as Boston Whaler, Century, Cobia, Key West, and Sportsman, equipped with Garmin and Simrad navigation and advanced fishing technology. Members reserve boats through a proprietary mobile app with real-time availability, with concierge-style service and complimentary on-the-water orientation at every marina.

The business is monetized entirely through subscription membership plans: hourly blocks of 25 or 50 hours (valid for two years, priced $2,500-$4,950) and unlimited-use plans on 6-month, 12-month, or open-ended (GBC Reserve) terms with down payments ($2,500-$10,000) plus $499/month recurring fees. East Coast and West Coast pricing are differentiated, with West Coast plans priced $500-$3,500 lower across tiers. Ancillary revenue is generated through boat rentals, luxury captained charters (including 35' Contenders for offshore excursions), and fishing charters. Members receive reciprocal access to 30+ Nautical Boat Club locations across FL, GA, SC, TN, TX, and WI (up to 4 outings/year), a complimentary Boatsetter Blue membership, and $300 referral credits for new-member introductions.

The company targets Florida residents and seasonal visitors (snowbirds) seeking premium recreational boating without the costs and hassles of ownership — storage, insurance, maintenance, and repairs. Marketing relies on content (blog, area guides), organic social (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify), email/SMS, referrals, and a 15-minute marina-based concierge sales motion. Gulf Stream is privately held with no disclosed ownership structure, institutional investors, or M&A activity in the source materials, and no AI/ML capabilities or data-driven product features are documented.

Name

Gulfstream Boat Club

Legal name

Gulf Stream Boat Club

Website

https://gulfstreamboatclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gulf Stream Boat Club is a privately-held Florida premium boat club operating 9 locations across both coasts, offering subscription memberships (hourly and unlimited plans) that grant access to a curated 24'-28'+ fleet from brands like Boston Whaler, Century, and Cobia, plus reciprocal access to 30+ nationwide Nautical Boat Club locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Boat Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fishing & Spearfishing Charters (recreational/eco-managed) (THAAAIAJ), Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching) (THAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Boat club memberships
• Boat rentals
• Luxury charters
• Fishing charters
• Recreational boating

Headquarters

HQ city

Delray Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Hourly Membership Plans: Hourly boat usage plans purchased in blocks of 25 or 50 hours, valid for two years from purchase date. Used for reservations ranging from 2-8 hours at a time with four advanced reservations including one at a destination club.
2. Unlimited Membership Plans: Unlimited use of boats for 6-month, 12-month, or open-ended terms with monthly recurring payments. Allows unlimited number of reservations and hours used each month.
3. GBC Reserve Plan: Open-ended unlimited membership with monthly recurring payments, requires 60 days notice to cancel. Highest tier plan with best value positioning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gulf Stream Boat Club operates a premium boat club providing members access to a curated fleet of newer, larger vessels (24' to 28'+) from top brands including Boston Whaler, Century, Cobia, Key West, and Sportsman, across nine Florida marina locations. Members select between hourly plans (25 or 50 hours valid for two years) and unlimited plans (6-month, 12-month, or open-ended GBC Reserve) to access center consoles, dual consoles, and pontoons. The offering also includes individual boat rentals, captained luxury charters, and fishing charters.

Product overview

Gulfstream Boat Club operates as a premium boat club offering flexible membership plans (hourly and unlimited) that provide access to a curated fleet of high-end boats from brands like Boston Whaler, Century, Cobia, Key West, and Sportsman. The core membership product includes access to center consoles, dual consoles, and pontoons (24' to 28'+) equipped with Garmin and Simrad navigation systems. Additional offerings include individual boat rentals, luxury charters (captained excursions), fishing charters, and a free Boatsetter Blue membership benefit. Members enjoy reciprocal privileges at Nautical Boat Club locations across multiple states. The service is available at nine Florida locations: Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Hypoluxo, Lighthouse Point, Palm Beach Gardens, St. Pete-Tierra Verde, Tampa, Bradenton, and Jupiter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gulfstream Boat Club Membership
• Boat Rentals
• Luxury Charters
• Fishing Charters
• Reciprocal Membership Access

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nautical Boat ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal membership agreement allowing GBC members to access 30+ Nautical Boat Club locations nationwide including Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. Members receive up to 4 reciprocal outings per year with maximum one visit per month. Reservations coordinated through home GBC manager.
• Port 32 MarinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic marina partnership providing well-appointed club locations in conveniently located neighborhood marinas. Properties typically include restaurant, ship store, and fuel dock. Locations include Port 32 Marina in Lighthouse Point, Palm Beach Gardens, Tierra Verde, and Tampa.
• BoatsetterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoatsetter Blue partnership provides all GBC members with complimentary Boatsetter Blue membership including 5% discount on all bookings, access to unique boats and experiences, and exclusive members-only events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Boatsetter: Peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace with both bareboat and captained options, including its Boatsetter Blue membership program. Boatsetter is a GBC GTM partner but also a partial substitute for boat club memberships, targeting similar Florida recreational boating demand.
• Yachtico: Online yacht and boat rental platform operating in the U.S. and Europe. Provides an alternative boat access model (charter bookings) competing for similar Florida boating demand, especially among tourists and seasonal visitors.
• GetMyBoat: Large peer-to-peer boat rental platform operating globally with strong Florida presence. Competes for the same discretionary Florida boating customer but without requiring membership commitment, making it a partial substitute for GBC's model.

Regional players

• Premier Boat Club: Regional boat club operator with multiple Florida locations offering similar membership-based access. Comparable in business model and target customer, though typically smaller in fleet scale and footprint than Gulf Stream Boat Club.
• Sam's Marina & Boat Club: Florida-based marina operator offering boat rentals and limited membership-style access. Comparable in geography and partial overlap in service offering, though smaller scale and narrower membership model than GBC.
• Atlantis Yacht Club: Smaller boat and yacht club operator in the Southeast U.S. Offers membership-based access to recreational vessels, comparable in service model to GBC but typically with smaller fleet and limited geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Nautical Boat Club: Reciprocal partner of Gulf Stream Boat Club, operating 30+ locations across multiple states. Nautical Boat Club is a direct peer offering the same membership-based boat access model and represents the closest comparable operator in structure and scale.
• Carefree Boat Club: Established boat club operator with locations across the U.S. coastlines, including Florida. Offers membership-based access to a fleet of boats with similar pricing tiers and use cases, competing directly for Florida residents and seasonal visitors.
• Freedom Boat Club: Founded in 1989 and now owned by Brunswick Corporation, Freedom Boat Club is the largest boat club operator in the world with 350+ locations. It is the most direct competitor to Gulf Stream Boat Club, offering similar membership-based access to a fleet of boats across Florida and nationwide.

Others

• Port 32 Marina: Strategic marina partner of Gulf Stream Boat Club operating premium Florida marina locations. Functions as an infrastructure/host partner rather than a direct competitor, but is materially relevant as GBC's primary location footprint depends on Port 32's properties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCc9lGM-F7IGWhGp9j9MoW4w
• Facebookfacebook.com/gulfstreamboatclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/gulfstreamboatclub
• Xx.com/gulfstreamboatc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gulfstream-boat-club

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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