Boating Getting Easier in South Florida, Even Without Owning a Boat
Times are changing, and believe it or not, you don’t actually need your own boat anymore to enjoy being out on the water here in South Florida. With the expansion of boat clubs like Freedom Boat Club, those who only used to dream about owning a boat are now getting new opportunities to take the helm.
Freedom Boat Club is the largest boat club chain in the nation, now with several new locations in southeast Florida. How it works is members simply reserve a boat online, and then turn the boat back into the club when they’re finished—it’s really that simple. Having grown substantially in popularity, the service allows people to have fun out on the water without all of the costs and maintenance tied to owning your own boat. With Freedom, there is a joining fee for new members, plus a monthly fee to use the boats. which pays for maintenance, insurance and various other costs as well. In addition, with clubs now in nearly 20 states, members have the freedom of boating while on vacation too, which almost certainly increases the value of any potential membership.
Freedom Boat Club isn’t the only player in the business, however. Another model that’s picking up momentum is from boatsetter.com, which is a boat-sharing business that offers boat owners a way to rent out their boats when they’re not using them. In addition, the South Florida Boat Club, similar to Freedom Boat Club, has doubled its fleet of boats over the past three years, and expects to add even more in the future. Combined, it’s businesses like these that offer an alternative to South Florida locals, making it easier than ever to hit the water where and whenever you’d like.
