Bombay Boat Rental

What Bombay Boat Rental does

BomBay Boat Rental Company is a privately held, direct-to-consumer boat and personal watercraft (PWC) rental operator serving Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri. Founded in 2015 by Ryan and Mark Brick and owned by parent Village Marina, the company operates four retail rental locations along the lake at distinct mile markers (Village Marina at 3MM, Camden on the Lake at 7MM, Lodge of Four Seasons at 12MM, and Dog Days Bar & Grill at 18MM), supplemented by a delivery service for 24-hour-plus rentals within a defined radius. The fleet comprises 52 Sylvan Mirage tritoons (capacity up to 12 passengers), 13 Cobalt ski boats (CS23, R3, R4 and R6 variants powered by Volvo sterndrives), and 50 Yamaha WaveRunners (featuring the RiDE dual-throttle reverse system, SMC hull construction, and TR-1 High Output marine engine), making it the largest rental fleet at the lake.

The business runs on multiple revenue mechanics. Primary usage-based revenue comes from hourly, 24-hour, multi-day, and weekly rentals of ski boats, tritoons, and jet skis, with fuel excluded and customers responsible for refueling. A seasonal subscription membership program (April 1 – September 30) generates recurring revenue across 5-Day, 7-Day, and Shared boat tiers ($2,700–$5,400 per year after the first year, plus an upfront "fun fee" of $8,500–$16,000) and three wave runner tiers ($750–$1,500 per year with $1,200–$3,000 fun fees). Group-event revenue comes from the Aqua Tiki Charter, a 37-foot, 30-passenger tritoon with USCG licensed captain, mate/bartender, and full amenities available in 4/6/8-hour durations, and from the Executive Charters sub-brand. Vacation rental referrals through partnerships with Village Marina and Pennington Properties provide an additional affiliated channel.

Distribution is direct via a single reservation phone line (573-723-3502), the company website (bombayboatrental.com), and walk-in service at the four lakefront locations. Marketing relies on the website, organic social (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogger), Google Business Profile, and downloadable PDF membership brochures. Key leadership comprises Director of Rental Operations Jason Edge (co-founding operator since inception), Director of Rental Fleet Corey Blume (10 years tenure), Assistant Director of Rental Operations Alexa Bartlett (9 years tenure), and co-founders Ryan and Mark Brick. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no public financial filings, and reports a core workforce of approximately 8 employees.

Name

Bombay Boat Rental

Legal name

BomBay Boat Rental Company

Website

https://bombayboatrental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BomBay Boat Rental Company is a privately held direct-to-consumer boat, tritoon, and personal watercraft rental operator serving Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. Founded in 2015 and owned by Village Marina, it operates four lakefront locations with a fleet of 115-plus watercraft, seasonal membership programs, and group charter services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boat Rental Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Inland Water Passenger Transportation (483212), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Recreation Rentals & Tours Retail Counter (On-site Sales) (CRAMAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski / Sea-Doo) Rentals (THADAHAJ), Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching) (THAJAJAA), Tourist & Sightseeing Cruise Operators (Day Cruises) (TLAFALAF)

Keywords

• Boat rental services
• Pontoon boat rental
• Personal watercraft rental
• Boat membership programs
• Lake vacation rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Eldon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Short-term Boat Rentals: Hourly, 24-hour, multi-day, and weekly rental fees for ski boats (Cobalt CS23, R3, R4), tritoons, and jet skis. Fuel is not included in rental price - customers return boats full or pay for refueling.
2. Boat Membership Program: 6-month membership (April 1 - September 30) offering unlimited access to boats. Options include 5-Day (Mon-Fri) at $2,700/year or 7-Day (Mon-Sun) at $3,900/year. Shared 7-Day memberships available at $5,400/year. Initial membership fun fee required.
3. Wave Runner Membership Program: 6-month wave runner memberships at three tiers: $750/year, $1,050/year, and $1,500/year. Initial membership fees of $1,200, $2,000, and $3,000 respectively. Per-ride protection option at $35/ride.
4. Aqua Tiki Charter Service: 30-passenger tritoon charter with USCG licensed captain, mate/bartender, full stocked bar, and bathroom. Charter options of 4, 6, or 8 hours. Sunset cruises available. Private charters offered.
5. Vacation Rental Referrals: Partnership with vacation rental properties (Village Marina, Pennington Properties) - customers referred to affiliated lodging accommodations at Lake of the Ozarks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Rents ski boats, tritoons, and wave runners (jet skis) to consumers at Lake of the Ozarks via four retail locations and a delivery service, with memberships and chartered experiences offered alongside. The fleet is owned and maintained by parent company Village Marina.

Product overview

Bombay Boat Rental operates as a boat and personal watercraft rental company at Lake of the Ozarks with the newest and largest fleet in the area. The company offers a diverse portfolio of rental products including three Cobalt ski boat models (CS23, R3, R4), Sylvan Mirage tritoon boats, and Yamaha Wave Runner jet skis. Additional offerings include the Aqua Tiki Charter (a 37-foot party boat for up to 30 passengers) and vacation rental properties. The company also provides membership programs for frequent boaters offering unlimited access to the fleet during the April-September season. With four locations at the lake and delivery services, the portfolio is designed to serve both hourly/daily casual renters and committed members seeking hassle-free boat ownership alternatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aqua Tiki Charter: 30-passenger tritoon charter service with USCG licensed captain, full stocked bar, bathroom, and sunset cruises available.
• Executive Charters

Products and services

• Cobalt Ski Boat Rental
• Sylvan Mirage Tritoon Rental
• Yamaha Wave Runner VX Rental
• Aqua Tiki Charter
• Boat Memberships
• Wave Runner Memberships
• Vacation Rentals Referral

Quantifiable outcome

• Boats rotated out EVERY year for newest rental fleet on the water
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Captain Referral ServiceminorOthersBombay partners with a third-party company to provide licensed captains for customers who need someone to operate the boat. Customers request captain referral when making reservations and Bombay provides the partner's information. No captained services are provided directly by Bombay.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Surdyke's Yamaha Marina: Long-established Lake of the Ozarks marina and boat dealer that also rents boats and PWCs. Comparable because it combines Yamaha/Cobalt-style new-boat sales with a rental fleet serving the same customer base on the same lake.
• Freedom Boat Club: National boat club offering membership-based unlimited access to boats at marinas across the U.S. Highly comparable because it sells the same subscription-based 'no ownership' boating value proposition that Bombay's membership program targets, but at national scale.
• Bridge Marina Boat Rental: Direct competitor at Lake of the Ozarks offering boat and PWC rentals across multiple locations. Highly comparable because it operates in the same lake market with overlapping ski boat, tritoon, and jet ski rental products targeting the same tourist and local segments.
• Lake Rider Sports (Missouri Ozarks): Lake of the Ozarks jet ski and boat rental operation. Comparable as a regional competitor offering overlapping PWC and boat rental products on the same lake to the same tourist and membership segments.
• Carefree Boat Club: Membership-based boat club with multiple regional locations, including Missouri. Comparable because it sells the same recurring membership value proposition for unlimited access to a fleet of boats, overlapping directly with Bombay's 5-Day and 7-Day membership tiers.
• Mike Fink's Marina & Boat Rentals: Family-owned marina at Lake of the Ozarks offering boat and PWC rentals. Comparable as a competing rental operator in the same lake with similar location/convenience dynamics and overlapping ski boat and pontoon product mix.

Emerging players

• GetMyBoat: Online marketplace for boat and PWC rentals connecting owners with renters. Comparable because it competes for the same digital-first lake tourist rental demand, but through a marketplace model rather than owned fleet.
• Boatsetter: Peer-to-peer and operator-side boat rental platform with optional captain add-on. Comparable because it competes for the same rental customer and offers captained rentals, intersecting with Bombay's captain-referral offering.

Broad incumbents

• MarineMax: Largest U.S. recreational boat dealer and franchised rental operator with nationwide locations. Comparable because it sells and rents premium brands (including Cobalt) and offers fleet/club-style access, representing what Bombay could aspire to become at greater scale.

Regional players

• Dog Days Bar & Grill (boat rental partner): Hosts one of Bombay's rental locations at the 18MM marker and is woven into the Bombay distribution network. Comparable as a waterfront hospitality partner that also channels boat rentals at the same lake, illustrating the venue-based rental model Bombay is built on.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BomBayBoatRentl
• Facebookfacebook.com/BomBayBoatRental
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bombay-boat-rental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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