Cosasdebarcos.com
A platform for advertising used boats.
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Established in 2004, Cosasdebarcos.com operates as a prominent online marketplace for the recreational boating sector, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Initially backed by the accelerator Grupo Intercom, the company quickly asserted its position in the Spanish market as a key portal for buying and selling boats. A significant milestone in its trajectory occurred in February 2014, when it was acquired by Boats Group, a global leader in online boat sales. This acquisition integrated Cosasdebarcos.com into a powerful network of leading international brands such as YachtWorld, Boat Trader, and boats.com, substantially expanding its reach and resources.
The company's business model is centered on providing a comprehensive digital classifieds platform that connects private sellers, dealerships, and manufacturers with potential buyers. It serves a broad clientele, from first-time boaters to seasoned marine professionals, offering a vast inventory that includes new and second-hand sailboats, motor yachts, catamarans, and boat engines. Revenue is generated through advertising programs for sellers and enhanced listing services that provide greater visibility to a highly qualified audience of potential buyers. The platform's success is demonstrated by its high traffic, hosting hundreds of thousands of monthly visitors and listing tens of thousands of boats for sale.
The service provides a detailed and user-friendly search experience, allowing users to filter listings by boat type, condition, brand, price, length, and location. Following its integration into Boats Group, the platform significantly scaled its operations, doubling its listings in Spain to nearly 80,000 within a year and expanding its team. The company also holds a strong presence in other key European markets, including Italy, France, and Germany, through its localized iNautia portals. This strategic positioning within Boats Group’s extensive network allows for cross-promotion of listings, offering sellers access to a global audience and providing buyers with one of the largest boat inventories in Europe.
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