Become Yacht Service Point
Keelcrab Point
Keelcrab Point is a professional in nautical sector providing hull cleaning service with Keelcrab method.
Enjoy a Network of more than 50 points and 400 users in our Facebook community.
Exclusive service
Exclusivity service in your Marina and operating in free zones.
Keelcrab Academy
We have built an online course of 5 modules to learn how to use and maintain Keelcrab in details.
Demonstrations
Demonstrations organized by your Dealer zone.
How to enter the Affiliate programme?
Request an offer for Keelcrab PRO pack: the complete equipment for professionals ready to use and to offer the Keelcrab method to your clients.
Suggested price for Point activity
Considering an average price among several shipyard and hull cleaning services, you can check the price suggested for one cleaning and the money saved by a boat owner to mantain the hull with our method.
MOTOR BOAT
| Hauling & idrojet cleaning | Antifouling application | With Keelcrab | Keelcrab annual price | Saved for boat owner* | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat Length | Price | Price for a double hand | Price for cleaning | Cleanings per year | Time of cleaning | 6 cleaning/year | |
| 12 mt / 40 feet | € 451 | € 640 | € 50 | 6 / year | 1,45 h | € 300 | € 791 |
| 16 mt / 55 feet | € 894 | € 930 | € 125 | 6 / year | 2,15 h | € 750 | € 1.074 |
| 24 mt / 80 feet | € 2.064 | € 1.450 | € 250 | 6 / year | 3 h | € 1.500 | € 2.014 |
* to use for a diver intervention for propeller cleaning
SAILING BOAT
| Hauling & idrojet cleaning | Antifouling application | With Keelcrab | Keelcrab annual price | Saved for boat owner* | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat Length | Price | Price for a double hand | Price for cleaning | Cleanings per year | Time of cleaning | 6 cleaning/year | |
| 12 mt / 40 feet | € 726 | € 640 | € 65 | 6 / year | 1,45 h | € 390 | € 976 |
| 16 mt / 55 feet | € 1.411 | € 930 | € 163 | 6 / year | 2,15 h | € 975 | € 1.366 |
| 24 mt / 80 feet | € 3.197 | € 1.450 | € 325 | 6 / year | 3 h | € 1.950 | € 2.697 |
* to use for a diver intervention for propeller cleaning
Business activity
Hull cleaning service
Boat owners
suggested year service (6 hull cleanings)
Network
partnership with shipyards in Marina for a complete service
Charter company
collaboration of exclusivity providing mainenance service
Case history comparison
Keelcrab cleaning at Target Harbour: according to these simulations, we assume that in the first case the 15% of the total amount of the small/medium boats will use the yearly 6 cleaning pack, in the second case the 5% of the boats upper than 16 meters.
| ROBOTRENTAL: CALCULATION EXAMPLE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our target harbour | Simulation 1 | Simulation 2 |
| Berths total number | 500 | 500 |
| % of likely customers | 15% | 5% |
| Calculated number of customers | 75 (small/middle size) | 25 (size upper than 16 meters length) |
| Number of cleaning cycles per year | 6 (year package) | 6 (year package) |
| Average time for cleaning cycle in hours | 1,45 h | 2,5 h |
| Hull cleaning average cost | € 50 | € 175 |
| Hull cleaning total number (estimated) | 450 | 150 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | € 22.500 | € 26.250 |
Market analysis: what to consider?
Estimated users base:
- Keelcrab point target clients: motorboats and sailboats between 7/8 and 24 mt
- Suggested Proposed Service to Boatowner: 6 cleanings per year (3 in spring/summer and 3 in winter)
- Minimum Client based for a positive ROI in 1 year time is from n.3 to n.10 clients with year service (depending on the size of boat)
Market Analysis
- Competitors analysis: Availability and price of crane for hauling and beaching
- Competitors analysis: Authorized divers for cleaning
- How much does the average boat owner spend per year in your area?
Technical Analysis
- Big problems: fast growth of "barnacles" or animals or proliferation of vegetation or coral
- Average annual visibility of water port (presence of tributaries basin with poor circulation).
Why is it a good choice?
- Become an innovator: we have launched a revolution in hull cleaning sector
- Hull cleaning is very profitable especially in an area with a high density of boats
- Manage and develop your business in your geographical area take part to a worldwide community
Discover who already have chosen to be a Keelcrab Point
Anyone doing business with Keelcrab deserves a specific attention from our company
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Richard Court, Keelcleaners Poole, UK
«I have found the Keelcrab Team very helpful and knowledgable. I have asked them both many questions before and after purchase, which they have answered quickly and comprehensive. Ordering is easy. I truly believe the Keelcrab will be revolutionary in boat maintenance, performance as well as helping to look after our marine environment.»
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Zoran Susa, Navistrade Croatia
«It’s important to understand the benefit to be a part of a network, always at the edge of innovation in hull cleaning sector.»
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Iain Jack, Sky Marine Group, Thailand
«The Keelcrab performs very well on sailing yachts and large motor yachts. Works well on sailing yachts, cleaning efficency is good.»
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Marine Detail Services Gainesville, GA, USA
«Cleaning efficiency is great.»