Rightboat Launches iOS App for Boat Buyers
The new app offers mobile access to over 30,000 boat listings and automated alerts for interested buyers.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Buying/Selling
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Rightboat has launched a new iOS app designed to help buyers search its global inventory of over 30,000 boats directly from mobile devices. The app includes alert features for users to track listings that match their search criteria.
Why it matters
The mobile app expands the platform's accessibility for users while increasing the visibility of inventory for dealers and brokers. This launch follows the company's recent introduction of a ChatGPT plugin aimed at enhancing the digital search experience.
The new iOS app serves a platform that spans 60 countries and hosts over 30,000 boat listings. Within the United States, private seller listings on the platform are strictly limited to vessels with an asking price of $50,000 or less.
The players
Rightboat
A global maritime marketplace that connects buyers with inventory from over 1,000 manufacturers.
Evan Davis
The newly appointed account director for Rightboat's North American operations.
The details
Users download the application from the Apple App Store to browse the company's global boat inventory. Once installed, the app allows shoppers to set specific search parameters and receive push notifications when new inventory hits the platform that meets their requirements.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: The iOS app officially launches on the Apple App Store.
Earlier this month: Rightboat debuts a new ChatGPT plugin for platform users.
The Home Front
This app release signals a shift toward mobile-first interfaces in the recreational boat marketplace. It follows the recent integration of a ChatGPT plugin, reflecting broader industry efforts to streamline the search and discovery phase of high-ticket household assets.
Prospective buyers can now download the app to set custom alerts for specific boat models in their area. United States residents should note that private sales listed through the app are capped at a $50,000 threshold.
The takeaway
The addition of a mobile app makes it easier to monitor the boat market from anywhere. Users should prioritize setting specific search alerts within the app to stay informed about new, affordable inventory that fits their budget and needs.
Further reading
For more on finding and purchasing recreational vehicles and vessels, visit our guide to Buying/Selling.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Marine Industry News.
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