Payment Processing
How listing fees are handled and what to know about boat purchase payments
BoatDockr processes one type of payment on your behalf: the $10/month listing subscription fee, charged securely through Stripe. BoatDockr does not process or handle payments between buyers and sellers — all boat purchase transactions happen directly between the two parties.
BoatDockr Listing Fee
$10 / month
Per boat listing — cancel anytime
✓ No setup fees
✓ No cancellation fees
✓ No hidden charges
You fill out your listing form and click Create Listing
You're redirected to Stripe Checkout — a secure, PCI-compliant payment page. BoatDockr never sees or stores your card details.
Payment is confirmed and your listing goes live immediately.
You're billed the same amount on the same date each month. Cancel anytime from your dashboard — no charge on the next cycle.
Secure Payments via Stripe
All listing fee payments are processed by Stripe, one of the world's most trusted payment platforms. BoatDockr does not store, see, or have access to your card information.
- 256-bit SSL encryption
- PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant
- Card data tokenised — never stored by us
- Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover accepted
- Real-time fraud detection
- Billing disputes handled through Stripe
Boat Purchase Payments — Between Buyers & Sellers
Important: BoatDockr does not process, hold, or facilitate the actual sale of boats. When a buyer and seller agree on a price, they handle payment entirely between themselves. BoatDockr is a listing platform only.
For the actual boat transaction, here are the methods commonly used and generally recommended by the industry:
Escrow Services (Recommended for large purchases)
A neutral third party holds the funds until the buyer inspects the boat and both parties are satisfied. Protects both sides from fraud.
Bank Wire Transfer
Direct bank-to-bank transfer. Verify the seller's identity and bank details carefully before wiring any funds.
Marine Financing
Specialised boat loans are available through marine lenders. Many buyers finance larger purchases this way.
Cash / Cashier's Cheque
Common for smaller purchases. Always meet in a safe, public place and verify any cashier's cheque with the issuing bank before signing over the boat.
Payment Safety Tips
Do ✅
- Inspect the boat in person before paying
- Verify the seller's identity
- Use escrow for large sums
- Get a signed bill of sale
- Check title and documentation
Don't ❌
- Wire money to someone you haven't verified
- Pay via gift cards or cryptocurrency
- Pay a deposit before seeing the boat
- Rush a payment under pressure
- Share your banking login details with anyone