JOLLY HARBOUR MARINA, ANTIGUA

 

Due to retirement, miramarsailing.com is for sale as a 100% going concern. It is immediately available.

Miramar Sailing is a sailing business perfectly located in the middle of west coast of Antigua within the Jolly Harbour Marina Complex.

It has been established since June 2006 and has built a solid and well-respected reputation.

Activities include:

  • Recognised RYA Training Centre for the RYA Yachtmaster (Sail) Scheme.
  • Recognised RYA National Power Boat Scheme.
  • Recognised for Radar, SRC (VHF), Diesel Engine Maintenance and Shore-Based courses.
  • Skippered Yacht Charter.
  • Day Sailing Charters – currently inactive.
  • International Racing Yacht Charter – currently inactive.

The Brand and Associated Intellectual Property and Relevant Stock.

This comprises:

  • Rights to the “Miramar Sailing” brand.
  • The comWebsite and Social Media platforms.
  • All business systems including Booking, Scheduling, Accounting, Mailing Lists, etc.
  • Current Bookings and balances due.
  • Branded Merchandise – polo shirts and caps.
  • Branded Life Jackets.
  • Current Stock of RYA Training Materials.

Sail Training Yacht.

  • A 1996 Beneteau Oceanis 400 (40’) sail training vessel registered in Antigua.
  • Approved by the RYA for sail training.
  • Approved by ADOMS (Antigua Department of Marine Services) for Day Sailing Charter & Sail Training.
  • Well maintained and currently working.

Power Boat Training RIB & Floating Dock.

  • A 2006 Yamaha 500 console RIB with 4 stroke Yamaha 60 hp outboard registered in Antigua.
  • Approved by the RYA for power boat training.
  • Approved for training by ADOMS in compliance with local safety regulations.
  • Berthed on a floating dry dock with keel rollers, cleats and winch.

Tangible Assets.

These are many and varied and include:

  • Two outboard motors. Yamaha 5hp (2 stroke) and Mercury 2.5 hp (4 stroke)
  • Yanmar 30 diesel engine mounted on stand for training purposes.
  • Twin Standard Horizon training radios.
  • Numerous items of safety equipment.
  • 1998 Honda CRV Vehicle currently taxed and insured in Antigua.
  • 2000 Kia Avella used as a local Marina Complex run around for students and support instructors.
  • Marine stock including warps, fenders, spare parts, and other items too numerous to mention.
  • Three folding 6’ X 3’ tables with eight 8 folding chairs used for shore-based courses.

Please request full inventory.

The Miramar Sailing Business as a Going Concern.

Premises.

  • A furnished, rented waterfront villa:
  • Comprising two double bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms, open plan lounge, equipped kitchen, washing machine, tumble dryer, office area and workshop.
  • Covered Terrace, with roll up transparent blinds and storage space within and under.
  • Two 40’ foot docks.
  • Sea wall on which the RIB floating dock is secured.
  • Extensive views over the Antiguan hillsides.
  • A three-year rental agreement is available.

The Going Concern

  • This is an entirely internet-based business with a high-ranking Page 1 presence on Google for typical search terms.
  • Turnover: Has averaged US$250,000 pa for the past three years.
  • Profit: Has averaged US$67,000 pa for the past 3 years. Excluding owners’ drawings.
  • Sales Performance: Is currently running around 33% pa conversion rate.
  • Balances due at January 17th, 2019 US$36,000. Varies regularly as due dates come around. Balances will be available to new owner.
  • Current 2019 Turnover US$106,000

The current owners, Brian & Pippa Turton are retiring. Turnkey transitional support, if required, is offered for a mutually agreed period after acquisition.

 Total Asking Price US175,000 for a quick sale. Negotiable.

We are happy to discuss mutually acceptable payment terms.

Interested parties should contact Brian Turton for further information as follows:

Cell:+ 1 268 721 3456; Mail: brian270351@gmail.com