Water Taxi Revenue Model

A water taxi network that starts at Lake of the Ozarks and expands to other major lake towns across America. The business leverages high-margin, short-distance water transportation where driving alternatives are inconvenient or time-consuming.

Key Points:

• Current Market Example:

  • Existing operator makes $400K per boat annually
  • Charges $250 for 3-minute rides
  • Currently operates 3 boats making ~$1.2M annually
  • Uses dispatcher system with GPS tracking

• Operations Infrastructure:

  • Central dispatch system tracks boats via GPS
  • Uses IP address tracking to locate customers
  • Automated dispatch routing similar to Uber
  • Boats operate seasonally (spring/summer)

• Expansion Strategy:

  • Start at Lake of the Ozarks
  • Expand to other major lake towns:
    • Orange Beach, Alabama
    • Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    • Other waterfront cities with natural water barriers

• Growth Potential:

  • Current operator could fill 10 boats at same capacity as current 3
  • Easy to finance boats (similar to car financing)
  • Potential exit through acquisition by ride-sharing companies
  • Speaker estimates 5-7 years to build significant value

• Challenges:

  • Weather dependent
  • Seasonal business
  • Physical asset management
  • Location-specific regulations
  • Capital intensive for expansion