Minnesota's Boat Sharing Platform

Rent a Boat. Earn from Yours.

Minnesota's platform for hourly boat rentals. No memberships. No minimums. Just the water.

90%
Owners Keep
vs 60–75% elsewhere
Hourly
Flexible Booking
Pay for time used
$0
No Deposits
Smart damage protection
MN
Built Here
For Minnesota waters
For Boat Owners

Your Boat Earns Money While You're Not on It

Set your rates. Set your schedule. We handle bookings, payments, emails, and payouts automatically. You just show up and hand over the keys.

Limited Time — New Owners

60 Days Commission-Free

Your first 60 days are completely free — you keep 100% of every rental, not 90%. Refer up to 2 owners and earn 30 bonus days each — up to 120 days total. No other platform does this.

Keep 90% of Every Rental
After your promo period, you keep 90% — still far more than the 60–75% on other platforms.
You Control the Calendar
Block dates you need, set weekly hours, and choose how far in advance renters can book.
Captain or Renter-Operated — Your Choice
Decide how your boat is used. Require a captain for added confidence, or offer it as a self-drive rental. You set the rules.
Automatic Payouts
Money hits your bank via Stripe 3 days after each rental completes. No chasing payments.
What Owners Are Earning
Weekend warrior (2×/week, 4 hrs, $75/hr, 20 wks)$12,000
Active owner (3×/week, 5 hrs, $100/hr, 20 wks)$27,000
Figures reflect 90% owner earnings after platform fee.
Boat owner on the water
For Renters

Skip the Membership. Get on the Water.

Why pay thousands per year to join a boat club when you can book exactly the boat you want, for exactly the hours you need?

People enjoying a boat rental

The Real Cost of Boat Club Memberships

Annual membership cost
$3,500 – $12,882
Pay per use
Initiation fee
$1,254 – $4,494
$0
Availability
Limited advance slots
Any time you want
Boat variety
Fleet only
Multiple owners & types
Hourly flexibility
Rigid half/full-day
2 hrs or 8 — you pick
Boat Clubs
Aquavora
Protected if the Owner Doesn't Show
Verified owner no-shows trigger a full refund — including all service fees. You're fully covered.
Instant or Request-to-Book
Book instantly or send a request. Message the owner beforehand with any questions.
No Deposits Tying Up Your Cash
Smart damage protection means no $500–$2,000 deposit required. Your money stays yours.

How It Works

Simple for you. Fully automated behind the scenes.

For Boat Owners

1
List your boat

Add photos, set your hourly rate, and choose your captain preference. After submitting, set your availability in the dashboard and connect your payout account — then activate your listing when ready.

2
Accept bookings

Use instant booking for maximum income or manual approval for full control. Either way, professional confirmation emails and payment links go out automatically.

3
Get paid automatically

Hand over the keys. Our messaging system keeps communication organized. Your payout hits your bank via Stripe 3 days after the rental ends — no action required.

For Renters

1
Search boats near you

Search by city or use your current location. Browse results and filter by boat type, capacity, and price. Message owners before booking with any questions.

2
Book by the hour

Pick your date and select exactly how many hours you need — 2, 4, 6, 8, or more. Instant confirmation or quick owner approval. No deposits required.

3
Get on the water

Meet your owner, get a quick walkthrough, and enjoy Minnesota's lakes. Fully protected — if the owner doesn't show, you receive a complete refund including all fees.

Built Right. In 2025.

Not patched together from old code. Built from scratch with modern technology — the platform boat sharing deserves.

Real-Time Messaging

Full inbox like Airbnb — typing indicators, online status, file attachments. Message owners before you book. Organized, professional, instant.

Competitors: basic or none

20+ Automated Emails

Every interaction handled professionally — booking confirmations, payment reminders, review prompts, damage claims. All automatic, all branded.

Competitors: manual or basic

Smart Damage Protection

No deposits required. Claims filed within 48 hours, admin-reviewed, 5-day dispute window. Only charges if damage actually occurs.

Competitors: require large deposits

Full Reputation System

Category ratings, written reviews, owner responses, completion rates, and performance tiers — trust-building like Airbnb hosts.

Competitors: basic star ratings

Automatic Payouts

Money hits your bank via Stripe 3 days after every rental. Track every penny in your dashboard. Transparent, reliable, hands-off.

Competitors: slow, manual

Minnesota-Smart Calendar

Block dates, set weekly hours, handle seasonal availability. Real-time updates prevent double-bookings. Built for how Minnesota boats are actually used.

Built specifically for MN
Anthony Lopez — Aquavora Founder
Why Aquavora Exists

Built by a Minnesotan,
for Minnesota lakes.

I'm Anthony Lopez, a 24-year-old Plymouth native. My family had a boat that sat unused most of the time, and friends without boats were stuck paying $8,000+ for club memberships with rigid rules and blackout dates.

After graduating from Minnesota State Mankato and interning as a software engineer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, I built Aquavora from scratch — because the platforms that existed were outdated, overpriced, and barely served Minnesota.

Aquavora isn't backed by Silicon Valley money. It's bootstrapped, local, and built for exactly one reason: to help Minnesota boaters get on the water without breaking the bank.

Now Open to Everyone

Ready to Get Started?

Join Minnesota's boat sharing community. Earn money from your boat, or find the perfect one for your next day on the water.

Free to join. No credit card required. Built in Plymouth, MN.