# Boat-Sharing Services This Service Allows Boat Owners to Share Their Boat with Others By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-02-03 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-owners References: [betalist](http://betalist.com/startups/shareboat?utm_campaign=startup-30103&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [betalist](http://betalist.com/startups/shareboat/visit) The latest startup to capitalize on the sharing economy is an [Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-ski)-like service for boat owners called 'ShareBoat.' While there are a number of ways for consumers to hitch a ride on dry land, this company wants to make it easier for non-boat owners to get out on the open sea. Similar to services such as Uber and [Lyft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finishd-app), ShareBoat works by sharing resources. Boat owners simply list their boat on the site and non-boat owners can request access to the vessel for a temporary period of time. Captains can choose their crew and vet them before departure. Once aboard, the crew can lend a hand and chip in money to cover the cost of the trip. As a result, boat owners can find like-minded individuals to do everything from deep-sea diving to casual fishing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Boat-sharing Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a boat-sharing platform with additional services such as organizing events and excursions. - **Sharing Economy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that allows people to share various resources, not just boats, for a temporary period of time. - **Peer-to-peer Boating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a mobile app that connects boat owners directly with potential users in real-time for on-demand boating experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marine Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology advancements, such as IoT and automated systems, into boat-sharing services to enhance user experience and safety. - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create partnerships with boat-sharing services to offer unique travel experiences, tours, and packages. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with boat-sharing services to provide event planning services for special occasions such as parties, weddings, and corporate events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comprehensive RV Rental Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rv-rental-platform.md) - [Boat Mechanic Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-mechanic-app.md) - [Network-Forging Nautical Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boating-apps.md) - [Peer-to-Peer Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapp.md) - [Hot Tub Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacruzzi.md) - [Winter Sport Rideshare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-ski.md) - [Car Rental Expanses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-rent.md) - [On-Demand Electric Boat Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boat-taxi.md) - [Peer-To-Peer Rental Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peertopeer-rental.md)