Boston's Boutique Boat Company
Buy outright, or own a boat that helps pay for itself.
Three Ways In
Manage
Place your boat into our managed fleet so it helps pay for its own carrying costs.
Join
Get on the water without owning. Membership tiers with priority access to the fleet.
Why Boston Yacht Group
Exclusive Aquador Access
We are the only place in New England to buy a new Aquador. Spec one to order, or take delivery of the one in stock now.
Captain-Led Sea Trials
A USCG licensed captain runs every sea trial. You learn the boat from someone who runs these waters for a living.
20+ Years on Boston Harbor
Two decades on the water out of East Boston. We know the harbor, the slips, and the season.
Available Vessels
Buy Outright · Place into Our Boutique Boat Management Program
Power and sail, ready for New England waters — new Nimbus and Aquador models, plus hand-picked pre-owned sailboats.
Nimbus T8
Aquador
Brokerage & Pre-Owned
On The Water
See It In Its Element
Boats built for cold water and open harbor. Come run one. We launch from our base in East Boston.
Book a Sea TrialPowerTime© Boutique Boat Management
What if the boat you love paid for itself?
Most boats sit at the dock 90% of the time. Through our PowerTime© boat management program, your boat generates revenue every month while being professionally managed, maintained, and insured. You keep ownership. You keep access. And your boat pays you back.
Purchase Your Vessel
Explore our curated fleet of vessels. Financing available through our marine lending partners.
Place It in the Fleet
Your boat joins the PowerTime© Boston fleet. A small group of vetted, trained members are matched to your vessel. You retain full ownership and priority-scheduled personal access, reserved in advance through the app.
Earn Monthly Revenue
Members pay monthly fees. We handle scheduling, cleaning, maintenance, fuel, insurance, and slip fees. You collect your share every month. Actual revenue varies by boat, season, and demand.
Traditional Ownership
PowerTime© Ownership
The program is designed to offset a significant portion of your annual carrying costs — and in a well-run season, member revenue can cover most or all of them. Every boat is different, so we build a custom pro forma around yours.
Figures shown are illustrative goals, not a guarantee of income. Revenue depends on the boat, season, demand, and program participation. We build a custom pro forma for your vessel before you commit.
Your boat lives in Boston. Your membership reaches further.
Reciprocal access at other bases is subject to availability, fleet, and local base terms.
Interested in placing a boat in the PowerTime© fleet through Boston Yacht Group — or buying one of ours and earning from day one?
Explore Ownership"A typical boat club charges you monthly to use someone else's boats.
PowerTime© pays you monthly because other members use yours."
| Comparison | A Typical Boat Club | PowerTime© Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns the boat | The club. You rent access. | You do. It is your asset. |
| Monthly money flow | You pay dues every month. | You collect a revenue share. |
| Your boat | Whatever is free that day. | The same boat, your boat, every time. |
| Management & upkeep | Handled, but you build no equity. | Handled, and you own the equity. |
| Exit | Cancel membership, walk away with nothing. | Sell the boat on your terms. |
Learn to Boat & Explore the Harbor
No experience required. Start with a lesson, then chart your first cruise across Boston Harbor and beyond.
Learn to Boat in Boston
Sail, power, or both. Our education path is led by a USCG licensed captain and ASA Master Instructor, with a captain check-out before you ever solo.
Where Will You Go?
The Harbor Islands, Boston Light, dock-and-dine downtown, Cape Ann, and a Provincetown day cruise. Real runs, mapped with distance and time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Our Members Say
Real reviews from members and clients of Captain Paul's Boston programs.
"I have been a member for over seven years. The model works for me. You don't carry the expense of owning a boat outright, and you still get a lot of time out on the water throughout the season."
"The boats are kept clean and in great repair, and it's great knowing the boat is going to be ready to go for me and my guests when I show up at the dock. You're assigned to one boat for the season, so you really get to know it, almost like it's your own."
"Amazing experience from start to finish. Captain Paul was clear, thorough, and incredibly patient with us. After looking into the different programs around here, my husband and I are both very happy we landed with his team."
"I can honestly say that working with Paul changed our lives on the water. Many people have helped us make this dream a reality, but none with the attitude, impact, and confidence of Paul and his fellow captains."
"The best on-the-water program in Boston, hands down — whether you're just getting started or building advanced skills. Captain Paul and Captain Forrest are responsive and super helpful every step of the way."
"Just extraordinary. It truly was a joy to be out on the beautiful waters of New England. A great, responsive, and reliable team. We're already looking forward to our next adventure."
Captain Paul Sullivan, Your Guide
USCG Licensed Captain. ASA Master Instructor. Two decades on the water.
Boston Yacht Group exists because Captain Paul Sullivan believes you deserve better than the typical boat-buying experience. After years running boating programs across New England, he built BYG into Boston's boutique boat company — power and sail, anchored by world-class Scandinavian craftsmanship — and created a management program that makes ownership actually make sense.
Every vessel we list is hand-selected for New England conditions — diesel heaters, enclosed cockpits, radar, and build quality that handles a nor'easter. Every transaction comes with Captain Paul's expertise, from your first sea trial to your first season on the water.
Book a Sea Trial
Get in Touch
Every vessel is available for private viewing and sea trial in Boston Harbor. Tell us what you are after and we will follow up within one business day.