Commercial Charter Vessels — Hospitality Fleet

Your competitors have a patio.
You have a fleet.

US-manufactured electric hydrofoil vessels for restaurants, resorts, and waterfront venues along the DC–Baltimore–Annapolis corridor and beyond. Zero emissions. Near-zero fuel. 100% first-year bonus depreciation.

16"
Minimum draft
0
Gallons of diesel
100%
Year-1 depreciation
3
Vessel tiers
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Vessel lineup

Three tiers. One technology platform.

Every vessel is US-built, USCG certified, and powered by our electric foil drive system. Custom interior layouts, enclosures, bar, restrooms, AV, dance floor, and climate control available on a time and materials basis.

6-Pack OUPV
Recreational Series
Up to 6 passengers · No hired captain required
$295,000
Base price · Custom options available T&M
  • OUPV — owner-operator eligible, no hired captain
  • Protected and near-coastal waters
  • 16-inch minimum draft — shallow water access
  • Lowest operating cost of any charter class
  • Intimate dining, sunset, and photography events
Sunset cruises Private dining Photography Corporate VIP
Custom configurations available on time and materials basis
20-Passenger · USCG Inspected
T-Series
Up to 20 passengers · COI-required captain
$995,000
Base price · Custom options available T&M
  • USCG Certificate of Inspection
  • 16-inch minimum draft — shallow water access
  • Full AC/heat, bar, restroom, AV screens
  • Restaurant catering — full F&B margin
  • Corporate training and team building layout
Dinner cruises Corporate events Weddings Team building
Custom configurations available on time and materials basis
50-Passenger · USCG Inspected
P-Series
Up to 50 passengers · Captain + crew
$2,000,000
Base price · Custom options available T&M
  • Full COI commercial event platform
  • AC/heat, full bar, dance floor, restrooms, AV
  • Restaurant catering galley station
  • Best gross revenue potential of any tier
  • Fastest payback in Florida/year-round markets
Public sails Group events Crab feasts Weddings
Custom configurations available on time and materials basis
Custom configurations

Not a boat. A floating venue.

The competitive set for your vessel program isn't other charter boats. It's hotel ballrooms, rooftop venues, and corporate retreat centers. You beat all of them on one thing none of them can offer: the view changes.

The reframe
Your competitors offer a room with a water view.
You offer a water experience with a room attached — fully climate-controlled, catered by your kitchen, branded to your restaurant, and moving through the most scenic real estate in your market.
Competing against
Hotel ballrooms Rooftop venues Private dining rooms Corporate retreat centers Your vessel ✓
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T-Series — 20 Passenger
Available configurations
  • Full climate control — AC and heat
  • Bar and beverage service station
  • Restroom
  • TV / AV screens for presentations
  • Restaurant catering pass-through
  • Team building and training layout
  • Flexible seating — dining or lounge
  • Custom exterior enclosure options
All custom configurations available on time and materials basis
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P-Series — 50 Passenger
Available configurations
  • Full climate control — AC and heat
  • Full bar with dedicated service area
  • Restrooms
  • Dance floor configuration
  • TV / AV screens and presentation capability
  • Restaurant catering galley station
  • Corporate training and team building layout
  • Custom exterior enclosure options
All custom configurations available on time and materials basis
Private event catering revenue
Your kitchen. Your bar. Your vessel. Full margin — no split.
T-Series · 20 passengers
Charter fee$1,500–$2,500
F&B per head × 20$85–$150/head
F&B total$1,700–$3,000
Combined event revenue$3,200–$5,500
P-Series · 50 passengers
Charter fee$3,500–$6,000
F&B per head × 50$75–$125/head
F&B total$3,750–$6,250
Combined event revenue$7,250–$12,250
Event types
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Restaurant catering cruises
Your menu. Your kitchen. Full food and beverage margin on every private charter — no outside caterer, no revenue split.
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Corporate training and team building
AV-equipped, climate-controlled, off-site without leaving the waterfront. Commands premium pricing over any conference room.
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Private parties and celebrations
Dance floor, bar, and full catering for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestone events. The venue moves — the memory doesn't.
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Weddings and rehearsal events
Wedding planners actively seek venue partners with vessel access. One anchor partnership fills a season at full F&B margin.
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Branded hospitality and sponsorships
AV screens and presentation capability turn your vessel into a branded platform for product launches and VIP programs.
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Seasonal signature events
Crab feast cruises, harvest dinners, holiday parties, New Year's — your vessel anchors a full calendar of premium ticketed experiences.
5-year ownership pro forma

The full financial picture

Charter revenue, private event ramp, first-year bonus depreciation, inter-company advertising income, and maintenance escalation after year 4 — modeled together for your market. Toggle between Boat LLC, Restaurant LLC, and combined owner view.

Vessel
Market
Tax bracket
Ad payment to Boat LLC
Cumulative net position — 5-year ownership

Illustrative estimates only. Advertising payment is income to Boat LLC and a deductible expense to Restaurant LLC. Bonus depreciation under One Big Beautiful Bill Act (2025), 100% for qualifying property placed in service after Jan 19, 2025. Maintenance increases to 15% of purchase price after year 4. Private event ramp: Year 1 avg 15 events, Year 2 avg 22, Year 3+ avg 25. Inter-company arrangements require documentation and tax professional review. Not tax or legal advice.

Tax advantage

100% first-year bonus depreciation — permanent under current law

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 restored 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying business property placed in service after January 19, 2025. Charter vessels with documented business use may qualify — confirm with your tax professional.

Recreational Series
$295,000 purchase
$103,250
Year-one tax savings at 35% bracket
T-Series
$995,000 purchase
$348,250
Year-one tax savings at 35% bracket
P-Series
$2,000,000 purchase
$700,000
Year-one tax savings at 35% bracket
🏪 Inter-company advertising structure
Sophisticated operators structure vessel ownership through a separate entity, creating legitimate inter-company advertising and marketing arrangements between their restaurant and vessel operations. The restaurant LLC pays the boat LLC for branded waterfront marketing services — deductible to the restaurant, operating income to the vessel entity. Ask your accountant about the flexibility this structure provides.

Tax benefits subject to individual business circumstances, business use documentation requirements (contemporaneous logs, charter agreements, financials), and applicable IRS rules. Consult a qualified tax professional. Not tax advice.

Beyond the balance sheet

The benefits that don't show up in the P&L — until they do

The financial model is compelling on its own. But operators who add a vessel program report benefits that ripple through every part of their business.

16 inches of water is all we need
Our 6-passenger and 20-passenger vessels operate in as little as 16 inches of draft — accessing shallow-water docks, creek mouths, and tidal flats that conventional charter boats can never reach. If you thought your waterfront couldn't support vessel access, it probably can.
16"
Min draft — Recreational & T-Series
Quiet
No engine noise — electric drive
0 gal
Diesel burned per cruise
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Dock activation
A vessel arriving and departing creates visible waterfront energy a passive dock never generates. Customers inside see it. People walking by see it. Your dock becomes a stage.
Destination-led dining that integrates scenic activity strengthens emotional engagement and drives repeat visits. — Trend Hunter, 2026
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Customer capture from nearby locations
Pick up diners from a hotel dock or marina two miles away and deliver them to your restaurant. No parking friction. No rideshare. A memorable water arrival that begins the experience before they step inside.
Waterfront dock access expands your customer base to boaters and off-site guests. — EZ Docks, 2025
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Extended dwell time and higher check average
Guests who arrive or depart by vessel are already in experience mode. They order more, stay longer, and tip better. A vessel program shifts your average cover from a transaction to an event.
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Earned social media
A quiet electric foiling vessel arriving at your dock is a visual event. Guests post it before they sit down. That reach tags your restaurant in every frame — earned media your competitors can't buy.
90% of diners research a restaurant online before visiting. Waterfront experience drives organic social content. — Brophy Bros research
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Review and rating differentiation
Your competitors have a view of the water. You have a vessel program. That distinction shows up in OpenTable ratings, Google reviews, and Yelp — where your future customers are making decisions.
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Private event premium pricing
Vessel-inclusive private dining and corporate events command a $40–$75 per head premium over standard private room bookings. Wedding planners and corporate coordinators actively seek venues with vessel access.
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Property and brand valuation
Active dock operations with a named vessel program increase waterfront property valuation and commercial lease rates. A vessel is not just an operating asset — it's a brand asset that attaches to the real estate.
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Shoulder season revenue
A vessel program gives you a marketable event product in off-peak months when table turns drop. Corporate holiday cruises, fall foliage tours, and winter private events fill the calendar.
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Brand partnership pipeline
Local hotels, wedding planners, tourism boards, and corporate travel managers actively seek venue partners with vessel access. One anchor partnership can fill a season's private charters.
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Inter-company marketing value
Your restaurant entity can pay your vessel entity for branded waterfront marketing services — a legitimate inter-company arrangement that creates additional expense flexibility across both operations. Ask your accountant.
The electric advantage

Why electric foil changes the economics

Comparable diesel powerboats consume $150–$400 in fuel per operating day. PEC vessels run at near-zero fuel cost — every season, every year.

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Near-zero fuel cost
Electric drive eliminates the single largest variable operating expense of any diesel charter operation.
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Lower maintenance
No diesel engine, no impellers, no heat exchangers, no fuel injectors. Electric powertrains have dramatically fewer wear components.
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Quiet operation
No engine noise. Your guests hear the water. That is the experience premium your brand is built on.
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Zero direct emissions
Your guests care about sustainability. Your accountant cares about operating costs. Electric foil delivers on both.
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US-built, US-flagged
Every PEC vessel is manufactured in the United States and USCG certified. The Passenger Vessel Services Act locks out all foreign-built competitors by law.
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Instagram-worthy
A foiling electric vessel is a visual event. Your guests post it. That is earned media your competitors cannot buy.
Already running a ferry, water taxi, or shuttle?
Every revenue line on this page stacks on top of scheduled service. A passenger ferry, water taxi, or resort shuttle can run charters, private events, and sunset cruises in the gaps between scheduled runs — same hull, same crew, same slip, incremental income. The financial model below applies to any USCG-certified passenger operation, not charter-only fleets.

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John-Edward Elion · Founding Partner, Mid-Atlantic
info@pamliecoconnect.com · 252-552-5551