Should I Join A Local Southwest Florida Boat Club?

So you have found yourself wondering “should I join a Southwest Florida Boat Club?”  Perhaps you heard about it from a friend or coworker who belongs to one, or you saw an advertisement.  Either way – you are interested and would like to know more!

What is a boat club?

Is it like a time share? How much does it cost? Should I join a local Southwest Florida Boat Club? These are some of the top questions that often come to mind when presented with the idea of a Southwest Florida Boat Club.  We put this page together to clear up some misconceptions about boat clubs and to make sure you have the facts!  The two most popular boat clubs today are Paradise Boat Club and Freedom Boat Club.

You might be interested to know that Paradise Boat Club operates right here in Southwest Florida! serving as your local Southwest Florida Boat Club.

What a Boat Club is NOT

First, you should understand what a boat club is not.  People understand that basically you buy into a club and in return are given access to boats that belong to the club.  One of the most common misconceptions though is that a boat club works like a time share.  This is one theory we want to quickly put to rest.  A time share, by definition, LIMITS your time in using whatever amenity you bought into.  A boat club is just the opposite. There is NO limit on the amount of time you can use the boats.

So How Does A typical Boat Club Work?

Joining a Boat Club Quite simply, boat club members pay monthly or annual membership fees to belong to the boat club.  The club maintains a fleet of boats for use by the members.  A lot of thought goes into how many boats are in the fleet, and the club maintains a proper ratio of boats to members, to ensure that boats are adequately available when the members want them.  As a boat club member, all you have to do is go through your club’s reservation system and select the day you want, and what boat you want.  Then when that day comes, you show up to the marina and find the boat waiting on you!  The only thing you are responsible for as a club member is the cost of fuel.

What Are The Advantages of Paradise Boat Club?

At Paradise Boat Club, Your Local Southwest Florida Boat Club, There are NO MEMBERSHIP FEES & NO MONTHLY DUES

If you missed it in the previous paragraph, One of the most important advantages of a boat club is that the club maintains the fleet of boats.  Yes, you heard that right!  As a club member, all you have to do is reserve your boat, show up, and have fun.  Members can enjoy the boating life completely worry free.  Maintenance, cleaning, storage, insurance, slip fees, etc – these responsibilities and more fall on the club owners.  The members don’t have to worry about any of that. How’s that for carefree?

Another huge advantage of the boat club is that insurance and liability are handled by the club.

With all the advantages though, the most important thing about a local Southwest Florida Boat Club membership is that you can enjoy EVERYTHING that boating has to offer, with NO WORRIES about any of the expensive, boring things that come with owning a boat.

How Much Does It Cost?

The cost of any boat club differs from club to club, and also differs from location to location.  In short – a club membership in a marina in a coastal resort will cost more than a membership at an inland lake.  There are many reasons for this. Saltwater locations have different types of boats they have to maintain and things are just generally more expensive.  As far as the actual cost – there are typically one-time buy-in fees, plus membership fees paid on a monthly or annual basis. Those fees vary, but one thing is for sure – it is MUCH cheaper to join a boat club than it is to buy a boat.

But: remember at Paradise Boat Club there are NO Membership or Buy in Fees

How Do I Find Out More?

The best way to find out more is to contact us.  You can click on the button below to send us a request  We will be happy to answer your questions and meet with you in person so you can see the fleet, tour the marina, and get a hands-on feel of what the boat club is like.

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