$37M for Jet Skis?! Inside a Lake Powell Rental Empire

In this episode the hosts analyze a $36M Lake Powell boat and powersports rental empire, debating whether the massive fleet of boats, jet skis, ATVs, and marina access creates an incredible asset yield—or an overpriced operational headache.Business Listing – https://www.boatrentalslakepowell.com/business-for-sale/#:~:text=A%20boat%20rental%20business%20for%20sale%20is,email%20lists%2C%20supplier%20prices%2C%20and%20phone%20systems**Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=templateHubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9Vr💰 Sponsored by:Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.comViso Business Capital — Get the right SBA loan tailored to your acquisition needs with Heather Endresen’s firm. Sign up for a free live Q&A on SBA loans at https://www.visocap.net and click “Zoom Sign Up” in the top-right corner.This episode dives into a $36.9M boat and powersports rental business on Lake Powell, featuring a massive asset base that includes Mastercraft wake boats, jet skis, ATVs, service vehicles, commercial buildings, and even RV storage. The business rents luxury boats for as much as $2,500 per 8-hour rental and operates across multiple marinas at one of the most popular recreational lakes in the United States.Key Highlights- $36.9M asking price for a Lake Powell recreation rental business with boats, jet skis, ATVs, real estate, and RV storage.- Luxury wake boats rent for ~$2,500 for 8 hours, with delivery packages up to $15K for destination rentals.- Highly asset-heavy business model where ROI depends on fleet utilization and replacement cycles.- Critical dependency on marina access and tourist traffic for lead generation.- Complex accounting considerations including depreciation, resale of equipment, and potential tax recapture.Subscribe to  weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inboxAdvertise with us by clicking hereDo you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show!Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations.For inquiries or suggestions, email us at [email protected]