Management & Charter Proposal

The structure you didn't know you were missing.

The opportunity here isn't the vessel, it's positioning. Boatsetter doesn't capture what this boat can actually deliver. This proposal outlines how VOYAGER would position through charter, active management, and a structure that works for owner-operated vessels.

Vessel

2024 Ryck 280

28 ft · Made in Germany

Home Port

Sunny Isles

North Miami Beach, FL

Proposed Program

Premier Plus

$60/ft · $1,680/mo

What You Told Us

Current Situation

Listed on Boatsetter. Not generating traction. Owner managed, used for charter and personal.

What You Want

Generate charters. The boat needs the right audience and the right positioning to move.

The Opportunity

Berth and head make this a weekender. A product category Boatsetter can't sell effectively.

VOYAGER's Approach

Experience-based packages, direct broker relationships, and active management to keep the vessel charter-ready.

Management Programs

Protect the Asset

Professional management keeps the vessel ready, documented, and positioned for resale.

Monthly Rate = Program Per Foot Cost × Vessel Length. Does not include dockage, fuel, or third-party vendor costs.

Experience Packages

Built for the Moment

Compact, fast, and personal. The Ryck 280 is priced around experiences, not hours.

Couples Experience

Sunset Cruise

Downtown loop with dockside restaurant drop-off.

2 Hours · Base Rate $600

Group Experience

Sandbar Run

Six friends, one sandbar, split six ways.

4 Hours · Base Rate $900

Owner Reality

Base Rate ($)

$600

Crew Rate ($/hr)

$50

Gratuity % (on base)

15%

Line Item	Amount

Owner Net = Wholesale Boat Rate −Crew Wages −Gratuity. Broker fees, sales tax and CC fees are client pass-throughs and not included here.

Wholesale Rate Card

Broker Pricing Breakdown

Wholesale pricing for brokers, including crew and gratuity.

Crew Rate ($/hr)

$50

Gratuity % (on base)

15%

Line Item	4 hrs	6 hrs	8 hrs

Owner Net = Wholesale Boat Rate −Crew Wages −Gratuity. Broker fees, sales tax and CC fees are client pass-throughs and not included here.

Utilization Model

What the Charter Math Looks Like

Adjust the days in charter per month and see what the vessel produces.

Days in Charter

1

days / mo

Rate per Charter

$600

Management Cost Offset 0%

Charter revenue as a percentage of your monthly management cost.

Net to Owner

$0

After Crew Wages

Mgmt. Program Cost

$1,400

Premier · $50/ft · $1,400/mo

Revenue model based on base charter rate, 1 crew member at selected rate, and gratuity on base rate. Operating costs including fuel, dockage, and insurance are not included. This is a projection, not a guarantee.