Boat Sitters Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Boat Sitters is a marine-management franchise offering preventative maintenance, inspection, repair and boat-care plans, serving boat owners seeking dependable vessel care, and known for customized service plans and stress-free marine management.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

n.a.

Franchise fee

$25,000

Investment

$42,000 - $63,000

Revenue (AUV)

n.a.

Boat Sitters is a mobile marine-management service that helps boat owners keep their vessels maintained, inspected, and ready to use. Services include routine boat checks, preventive maintenance, and coordinating repairs, with technicians inspecting key systems and safety-oriented equipment as part of a planned care approach. The franchise is offered by Boatsitters.com Incorporated, a Florida corporation based in Old Lyme, Connecticut. According to the franchise disclosure document, the company was formed on July 6, 2021 and is led by co-founders Mark Brett (CEO) and Kyle Wallace (COO). The brand’s service model is supported by structured memberships and reporting, including checklists and documented visits.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Boat Sitters franchise is $42,000 - $63,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$25,000
Storage Unit	$0 to $500
Equipment	$1,100 to $1,500
Computer, Software, and Business Management System	$2,000 to $3,000
Service Vehicle	$0 to $8,000
Vehicle Wrap	$1,500 to $5,000
Start-up Marketing	$7,500 to $8,500
Insurance Deposits – Three Months	$2,000 to $3,000
Travel for Initial Training	$1,000 to $2,000
Professional Fees	$500 to $3,000
Licenses and Permits	$200 to $500
Additional Funds – Three Months	$1,000 to $3,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$41,800 to $63,000

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$25,000
Storage Unit	$0 to $500
Equipment	$1,100 to $1,500
Computer, Software, and Business Management System	$2,000 to $3,000
Service Vehicle	$0 to $8,000
Vehicle Wrap	$1,500 to $5,000
Start-up Marketing	$7,500 to $8,500
Insurance Deposits – Three Months	$2,000 to $3,000
Travel for Initial Training	$1,000 to $2,000
Professional Fees	$500 to $3,000
Licenses and Permits	$200 to $500
Additional Funds – Three Months	$1,000 to $3,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$41,800 to $63,000