Software · Fair stack-up · cast-off scores
Pick 2–4 apps and see our editorial scores. Same plain question as the directory: does it help you cast off — or pile on another login?
Fair Boat Day stack-up (we score ourselves the same way). Not affiliate rankings, not invented partner density. Owners free forever. Safety never joked about.
| What we score | Facebook Marketplace (boats) Meta | Boat Trader Boats Group | Bring a Trailer (boats niche) Bring a Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| More boat daysGets you on the water | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Worth-it daysDay quality once underway | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Clears adminLess phone-tag & surprise | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Adds clutter ↓Lower is better | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Safety supportNever joked about | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Overall fitTypical recreational owner | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Confidence | med | high | med |
| Pricing | free | freemium | freemium |
Short editorial verdicts — best for / skip if — not star ratings. When you're done stacking up, Go Today or open My boats.
Can unlock affordable boat days — or cancel a season with a lemon. Safety and survey discipline required; Boat Day pre-purchase checklists matter more here.
Best for: Experienced buyers hunting local projects with survey budget.
Skip if: First-time buyer unwilling to survey/sea trial.
Core decide-stage surface for US recreational buyers. QBD win only if purchase fit is honest — use Boat Day shortlist tools.
Best for: Typical US boat shoppers.
Skip if: Not in market.
Fun niche watchlist — not a QBD strategy. Still run TCO and survey before winning a bid.
Best for: Enthusiast buyers of special boats.
Skip if: You need broad inventory now.
Sense
Evals stay here; the point is more days on the water. Find them online · their sites · ≠ founding. Owners free forever.
