Marion Bay SA 5575

$500,000.00

SA FISHING CHARTER FOR SALE – THE COMPLETE LIFESTYLE TOURISM BUSINESS PACKAGE

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Rare opportunity to purchase a highly successful lifestyle and tourism business in one of the most spectacular coastal regions of South Australia with Reef Encounters Fishing Charters & Marion Bay Ocean Safari on offer through Expressions of Interest.

Established in 1998, Reef Encounters Fishing Charters, primarily operates out of the stunning Pondalowie Bay on the Yorke Peninsula offering offshore deep-sea fishing charters and liveaboard offshore fishing charters. Reef Encounters access some of the best offshore fishing locations in South Australia with destinations including Wedge Island, Althorpe Island, Kangaroo Island and the distant offshore Neptune Islands.

The business recently expanded to offering short coastal and island cruises under the banner of Marion Bay Ocean Safari. These tours provide the opportunity to view impressive wildlife, birdlife and marine life while taking in the remarkable coastal landscapes.

This business genuinely captures the needs of a wide and diverse market by offering additional marine charter services in wildlife monitoring services, island infrastructure surveys, local island boat transfers and ocean monitoring equipment deployments.

* multi award winning tourism accredited business
* excellent reputation
* long-proven track record
* solid financials with high profit margin
* significant confirmed forward bookings with growing demand due to current travel restrictions
* extensive asset list
* two fully furnished houses currently used as client accommodation can be negotiated for sale (or long-term rental), also providing a second income as holiday rentals
* at own discretion, owner only works 9 months of the year, shutting down for the winter months of Jul, Aug, Sept
* on sale due to owner looking to retire
* COVID-19 compliant business

The long-range charter vessel "Vixen" 45-foot Flybridge Harriscraft with a custom fit-out, enclosed toilet, galley, ample shade and seating, 2C/3C current survey allows up to 12 passengers for day operations, 7 berthed passengers for live aboard operations.

Financial statements and a business overview can be obtained upon signing of a non-disclosure agreement.

This truly is the complete lifestyle package to purchase – enquire today.

Extensive asset list included in the sale:
* 45ft Harriscraft charter boat "Vixen" including all fishing tackle & equipment (last slipped Sept 2020)
* Stacer 3.99 Proline tender boat with 20hp Yamaha outboard & trailer
* two swinging moorings (Marion Bay & Pondalowie Bay)
* SA charter boat licence
* Toyota 4WD Dual Cab Hilux
* 3.8m inflatable tender boat with Mercury 2.2hp outboard
* spare 15hp Yamaha outboard motor (new)
* strong SA client base with comprehensive client databases
* extensive fishing marks
* equipment, stock & inventory
* booking diaries since 1998
* email accounts & telephone number
* network of industry & tourism body contacts
* a hand over period can be negotiated to ensure a smooth transition period
* all advertising, marketing plans, business procedures, social media accounts, websites and online presence all included plus much more.

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