Rightboat Launches New iOS App for Boat Buyers
The platform now allows users to search global boat inventory directly from their mobile devices.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Buying/Selling
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Rightboat has officially launched its new iOS app, enabling users to search its extensive global inventory of boats from mobile devices. The app includes alert features to notify potential buyers when vessels matching their search criteria become available.
Why it matters
The mobile launch streamlines the browsing experience for users and provides brokers and dealers with increased visibility for their inventory. This digital expansion follows the company's recent integration of a ChatGPT plugin, signaling a focus on accessible AI and mobile-first tools.
The platform currently lists over 30,000 boats from more than 1,000 manufacturers. Private seller listings on the new app are currently limited to boats priced at $50,000 or less within the United States.
The players
Rightboat
An international platform that facilitates the buying and selling of boats across more than 60 countries.
Evan Davis
The recently appointed account director for North America responsible for the company's regional growth.
The details
Buyers can use the app to search through global listings and set up personalized search notifications. Rightboat, which serves more than 650,000 monthly visitors across 60 countries, recently appointed Evan Davis as account director for North America to bolster its regional operations.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: The iOS app officially launches for download.
Earlier this month: Rightboat debuted its new ChatGPT plugin.
Roadmap
The launch of this app follows the debut of the Rightboat ChatGPT plugin, marking a broader transition toward mobile-first and AI-enhanced marine brokerage services. This development positions the company to better compete for traffic from mobile-native buyers in a highly fragmented global market.
App users can now receive push notifications for new listings, ensuring they are alerted immediately when boats matching their criteria enter the market. Buyers in the United States should note that private seller listings via the app remain capped at a $50,000 asking price.
The takeaway
The addition of an iOS app suggests a pivot toward higher user retention through mobile alerts and simplified search workflows. Interested buyers should utilize these notification features to track price points for boats under the $50,000 threshold in the U.S. market.
Further reading
Learn more about navigating the marine market in our Buying/Selling section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Marine Industry News.
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