Boatyard management software is built around service jobs — haul-outs, storage, repairs, and slip scheduling. Boat dealer software centers on inventory, sales pipeline, and post-sale service. Many marine businesses actually need both, which is why Yacht Logic Pro supports service-department workflows for boatyards and dealership service departments alike, on the same platform.
What boatyard management software needs to do
- Haul-out and storage scheduling across limited yard space
- Slip/yard capacity tracking, especially during seasonal peaks (spring launch, fall haul-out)
- Service job management tied to each stored vessel
- Technician assignment and time tracking per job
What boat dealer software needs to do
- New and used inventory tracking
- Sales pipeline and lead management from first contact to close
- Warranty work tracking tied to the original sale
- Customer service history connected to the vehicle/vessel sold, not just the transaction
Side-by-side comparison
| Boatyard management software | Boat dealer software | Yacht Logic Pro | |
| Haul-out/storage scheduling | Yes | Rare | Yes |
| Sales inventory & pipeline | Rare | Yes | Via partner/CRM integration |
| Service job management | Yes | Sometimes | Yes |
| Warranty work tracking | Sometimes | Yes | Yes |
| Two-way QuickBooks Online sync | Sometimes | Sometimes | Yes |
| Mobile technician app | Sometimes | Rare | Yes |
Where the two overlap — and why it matters
Boat dealerships almost always run a service department behind the sales floor, and that service department needs the same things a standalone boatyard needs: job scheduling, technician time tracking, parts inventory, and warranty documentation. Treating “sales software” and “service software” as two unrelated purchases is a common reason dealership service departments end up running on spreadsheets even after the dealership itself has a CRM. See essential software for marine retailers for more on the dealership side specifically.
Signs you’ve outgrown spreadsheets or a whiteboard
- Yard capacity is tracked on a physical board that only one person can update at a time
- Warranty work isn’t linked back to the original sale record
- Technicians don’t have visibility into which boats are due out of storage this week
- Parts used on warranty jobs aren’t automatically deducted from inventory
Pricing at a glance: Single-user plans start at $99/month; the 3-user annual plan (most common for a small service department) is $149/month, with no setup fees.
Book a Demo and describe your specific boatyard or dealership service setup, or see the full Pricing page.
FAQ
What’s the difference between boatyard management software and boat dealer software? Boatyard management software is built around service jobs, storage, and haul-out scheduling, while boat dealer software centers on sales inventory, pipeline, and post-sale service tracking.
Does a boat dealership need boatyard-style software for its service department? Yes — a dealership’s service department needs the same job scheduling, technician time tracking, and parts inventory tools a standalone boatyard needs, even though the sales side runs on separate software.
Can Yacht Logic Pro handle both storage/haul-out scheduling and dealership service jobs? Yes — Yacht Logic Pro’s scheduling, technician assignment, and inventory tools work for both boatyard storage/service workflows and dealership service department jobs.
How much does boatyard management software cost? Yacht Logic Pro starts at $99/month for a single user, with the 3-user annual plan at $149/month and no setup fees.
Is there a setup fee or long-term contract? Yacht Logic Pro’s published pricing lists no setup fees; ask about current contract terms when you book a demo.
