Antique Boat Center

What Antique Boat Center does

Antique Boat Center, doing business as AntiqueBoat.com, is a private US-based brokerage and online marketplace for antique and classic (predominantly wood) boats, headquartered in Montgomery, Ohio with a distributed team of 8 sales associates across 7+ states. The company's core product is an online marketplace (antiqueboat.com) that currently lists approximately 259 boats, supporting buyers and sellers of vintage watercraft across categories such as utilities, runabouts, barrel backs, racing runabouts, triple cockpits, and engines/parts. The platform provides search and filter functionality by category, make, region, and price; underlying technology is a standard listings-and-inquiry marketplace with no disclosed AI, app, or proprietary model layer.

The firm operates as a broker-mediated transaction platform. Revenue is generated primarily through a commission on each closed sale: 10% of the final selling price with a minimum commission of $1,500 and no listing fees, on non-exclusive listing agreements. The company does not collect fees unless a sale closes, which means revenue scales directly with transaction volume rather than listing volume. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer: the website drives inquiries, supplemented by an email newsletter (Constant Contact), direct phone/email contact, and attendance at boat shows such as the ACBS International Boat Show.

Beyond pure brokerage, Antique Boat Center functions as the commercial front for an informal network of restoration and service partners — most notably a core operational tie with Ramsey Brothers Restorations in Toledo and a minor relationship with Lakeland Auto & Marine for engine rebuilds — and it refers buyers to Grundy Insurance for classic boat coverage. The value proposition centers on deep category expertise (over 75 years of combined staff experience in the wood boat community), human-assisted valuation and matchmaking, and the convenience of a national buyer/seller network with on-the-ground associates in multiple states. Customer segments are horizontal across individual collectors, restorers, and sellers of antique and classic boats across the US, with limited concentration in any single buyer or seller.

Name

Antique Boat Center

Legal name

AntiqueBoat.com

Website

https://antiqueboat.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Antique Boat Center (dba AntiqueBoat.com) is a private US brokerage and online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of antique and classic boats, earning a 10% commission on closed sales through a distributed network of 8 sales associates across 7+ states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgomery

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commission on Boat Sales: The company earns revenue through commission-based model where they take 10% of the final selling price with a minimum commission of $1,500.00. They do not charge listing fees and use non-exclusive listing agreements. They only earn commission if they successfully sell the boat for the seller.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Antique Boat Center (operating online as AntiqueBoat.com) operates an online marketplace and brokerage service connecting buyers and sellers of antique and classic boats, with 259 active boat listings. The company facilitates transactions through a nationwide network of brokers, restorers, and boat enthusiasts, charging a 10% commission on the final selling price (with a minimum commission of $1,500) and offering zero listing fees under non-exclusive agreements.

Product overview

AntiqueBoat.com is a premier marketplace platform for antique and classic boats, operating as a network of brokers and restorers. The platform enables boat sales through an online marketplace with 259+ active listings, supported by a nationwide team of 8 sales associates across 7 states with over 75 years of combined wood boat experience. Services include boat listings, pricing assistance, photography support, and transaction facilitation, with a commission-based model of 10% of selling price (minimum $1,500).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AntiqueBoat.com Marketplace Online marketplace platform connecting buyers and sellers of antique and classic boats, featuring search functionality, boat listings with detailed specifications, photos, and broker contact information.
• Boat Listing Services
• Sales Brokerage Network

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Grundy InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAntique Boat Center recommends Grundy Insurance for classic boat insurance needs. Grundy is presented as a trusted partner for buyers seeking insurance coverage for their antique and classic vessels.
• Ramsey Brothers RestorationscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerToledo, Ohio-based restoration shop that handles maintenance and restoration work for boats sold through Antique Boat Center. Elliott Ramsey, a sales associate at Antique Boat Center, works full-time at Ramsey Brothers Restorations, creating a direct connection between the broker and restoration services.
• Lakeland Auto & MarineminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPort Clinton, Ohio-based service provider that completed engine rebuilds for boats sold through Antique Boat Center, specifically mentioned for the 1946 Gar Wood Deluxe Utility restoration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Classic Boat Trader: Online marketplace specifically for classic and antique boats, directly competing with Antique Boat Center for the same seller and buyer audiences in the vintage boat hobby.
• Woody Boater: Media and community platform dedicated to classic wooden boats, overlapping with Antique Boat Center's audience of wood-boat collectors, restorers, and enthusiasts.
• Hagerty Marketplace: Online auction and marketplace platform with a dedicated classic boat category, leveraging Hagerty's classic-vehicle expertise to serve antique boat buyers and sellers.
• Bring a Trailer: Online auction marketplace for enthusiast vehicles including occasional classic boats, targeting the same collector-minded buyer demographic as Antique Boat Center.

Broad incumbents

• Boat Trader: Large mass-market boat marketplace that lists new and used boats including classic entries; competes for seller listings across the broader marine market including the antique segment.
• Hemmings: Classic vehicle marketplace and media platform with a boat category, serving a comparable collector audience and competing for sellers of antique watercraft.
• YachtWorld: Large global yacht brokerage listing platform with some classic yacht inventory, providing a broader alternative for sellers of higher-end vintage vessels.

Others

• Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS): National membership organization for antique and classic boat enthusiasts; operates classified listings and events that overlap with Antique Boat Center's marketplace and community.
• RM Sotheby's: Auction house that handles collectible vehicles including classic boats at high-profile auctions, competing for premium antique boat inventory.

Emerging players

• Classic Boats List: Online classified marketplace for classic and vintage boats, offering similar listing services to Antique Boat Center with a smaller, more general market presence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/antiqueboatcenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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