Fleets, watersports bases & operations
Boats chosen to sustain a service, not only to look good on the pontoon.
An operating boat is not chosen like a private one
A boat in service faces turnaround, different users, a short season and a constant availability requirement. The criteria change: durability, maintenance cost, access to parts, ease of use and resale value matter more than the specification sheet.
Lion Yachting supports hotels, estates, marinas, watersports bases, sailing schools and charter operators in selecting, commissioning and following up their units.
Special projects & European sourcing
Some requirements do not match a standard catalogue: a boat for a hotel, passenger launch, sailing-school fleet, rental houseboat, electric catamaran, boat requiring island transport or a craft intended for conversion.
Lion Yachting can help to:
- formalise the programme;
- identify relevant builders and markets;
- compare several solutions;
- consult partners in France and Europe;
- analyse transport and commissioning constraints;
- prepare a more complete project budget;
- coordinate the participants through to delivery.
What we take on
Depending on the assignment and the size of the fleet:
- definition of the requirement by use and by season;
- selection of units, engines and equipment;
- comparison of builder and supplier proposals;
- ordering, transport and commissioning;
- preparation of the boats before the season opens;
- coordination of technical contractors;
- monitoring of unit condition and interventions;
- winterisation, storage and recommissioning;
- renewal and resale of outgoing units.
Regulated services — survey, compliance inspection, legal or insurance advice — are entrusted to the qualified professionals concerned.
Who is it for?
Hotels, estates & hospitality operators
For developing a passenger, transfer or discovery experience on the water using a boat with a strong personality.
Marinas, watersports bases & operators
For exploring a quiet passenger fleet, demonstration craft or an offer suited to a sensitive environment.
Charter operators & rental businesses
To build or renew a fleet, decide between ownership and management on behalf of owners, and secure unit availability at the height of the season.
Our method
Transparent management tailored to your priorities.
Understanding your requirements
We discuss your boat, how it is used, where it is located, its current condition and your objectives.
Defining the solution
We set out the services, frequency of intervention and responsibilities of each party clearly.
Coordination & follow-up
We organise operations, monitor service providers and centralise the relevant information.
Owner reporting
You receive clear updates, supported by photographs and the information required to make informed decisions.
Let’s discuss your fleet
Tell us the site, the number of units considered, the operating season, the type of clientele and the target budget.
We will prepare the initial options, the points to watch and the partners to consult.