Your boat's service history, finally in one place.
Track engine hours, log every oil change and impeller, and export a beautiful PDF service report when it's time to sell. Worth 10–20% at resale.
The boating forums are full of 'I just use Excel.' Skipper is the iPhone-first answer.
A documented service history is worth 10–20% at sale. Skipper builds that PDF for you.
Hours-based or calendar-based. Nudges that respect your time. Never miss an impeller.
Built for the way boaters actually maintain their boats.
Four small steps. One beautiful PDF when it counts.
Add your boat
Year, make, model, hull ID, registration. Snap a photo. We pre-fill the right maintenance schedule for your boat type.
Log engine hours
One tap from the boat detail. Track each engine independently — twins, triples, even your generator.
Capture every service
Snap a photo of the impeller. Save the receipt. Skipper builds your photo-first timeline automatically.
Export your PDF
When you sell — or before your survey — export a surveyor-grade service history report and hand it to the buyer.
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
Engine hours, your way
Track every engine independently. One-tap updates. Auto-syncs all your hour-based maintenance.
Smart maintenance library
Pre-loaded with oil intervals, impellers, zincs, USCG renewals, and bottom paint — tuned to your boat type.
Photo-first timeline
Snap the part you replaced. Save the receipt. Build a visual record your future self (and buyer) will love.
Surveyor-grade PDF
Branded, beautifully laid out, complete with every record, photo, and dollar spent. Attach to your listing.
Document storage
Store manuals, surveys, insurance, and USCG documentation. Get reminded before anything expires.
Multi-boat support
Tender, day boat, big boat, sailboat — track them all. Pro tier supports unlimited boats and engines.
The boat you sell with records is worth 10–20% more.
Marine surveyors say it plainly: no records means no proof of care, and gaps in service history are a red flag that the previous owner deferred maintenance.
The average recreational boat owner spends $5,000 to $50,000 a year on maintenance. Skipper makes sure every dollar of that work travels with the boat — and with you, into your next one.
- Stops you forgetting your last oil change
- Tracks USCG documentation renewals (5-year cycle)
- Captures receipts you'd otherwise lose
- Doubles as a logbook for your mechanic
- Builds resale evidence from day one
One plan. Less than your slip fee for a week.
A buyer with no service history walks. Skipper costs less than a single oil change — and pays for itself the day you sell.
7-day free trial · Cancel anytime
Everything you need to keep a full service history — and prove it to the next buyer.
- Unlimited boats and engines
- Unlimited service records
- Photo-first maintenance timeline
- Surveyor-grade PDF service history
- Document storage (manuals, surveys, insurance)
- Receipt capture & cost tracking
- USCG / registration renewal reminders
- Hours-based & calendar maintenance alerts
Auto-renews until cancelled in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.
| Feature | Skipper | Excel | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per year | $19.99 | Free | $60–$80 |
| Offline access | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Photo timeline | ✓ | ✗ | Limited |
| Hour-based alerts | ✓ | ✗ | Calendar only |
| Surveyor-grade PDF export | ✓ | ✗ | Weak |
| Multi-engine support | ✓ | Messy | Limited |
| USCG doc renewal reminders | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Data stays on your device | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Honest, no-rug-pull pricing | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Your maintenance records, on your terms.
No backend. No accounts. No analytics. No selling your data. Skipper respects your privacy as thoroughly as we respect your boat.
Your data is yours
Skipper has no backend servers. Your maintenance records live on your iPhone, optionally synced via iCloud. We can't see them, and no third party can either.
Built on iCloud
Syncing is handled by Apple's CloudKit — the same technology that secures your Photos, Messages, and iCloud Keychain. No account creation. No passwords to remember.
Offline by design
Your boat service history is usable offline. No internet connection? Log your maintenance anyway. It syncs next time you're connected.
No tracking
We don't track usage, collect analytics, or sell data. Skipper respects your privacy as thoroughly as we respect your boat.
End-to-end encrypted
Every record sent to iCloud is encrypted before leaving your device. Apple can't read it. We can't read it. Only you can.
Data export anytime
Want your data back? Export everything as JSON with one tap. Switch apps, import to Sheets, or print your whole history. It's yours.
For the paranoid: Skipper is built in Swift 6 and compiled to native iOS binary. Every line is open-source–adjacent (available on GitHub, auditable by security researchers). If we went bankrupt tomorrow, your data would still be on your iPhone because we never held it.
Recommend Skipper to your clients
Marine surveyors, mechanics, and yacht brokers trust Skipper to deliver the service records buyers ask for. Partner with us.
Client retention
Clients who use Skipper stay organized and come back when they need your services.
Referral codes
Distribute free trial codes to your network. Track referrals and earn partnership benefits.
Co-branded materials
We'll create marketing assets featuring your firm alongside Skipper.
Dedicated support
Direct line to the Skipper team for questions from your clients.
Get partnership details
Tell us about yourself so we can tailor the partnership.
We respect your privacy. No spam, just partnership opportunities.
Questions, answered.
Does Skipper sync between my iPhone and iPad?
Do I need an internet connection to use it?
Will Skipper work with twin or triple outboards?
What boats does Skipper support?
Will my service history really add value at resale?
Does Skipper integrate with my engine's telematics?
Can I cancel my subscription?
Do you store my data on your servers?
Your service history
starts today.
Free to download. 7-day free trial on Pro. Cancel anytime. No account, no email, no friction.
Built for owners who take it seriously.
"I sold my boat for $5,000 more than expected. The surveyor said the maintenance records Skipper printed made all the difference."
"As a surveyor, I used to flag boats with no records. Skipper PDFs are what I look for now — proof of real ownership."
"No more spreadsheet. No more forgetting when the impeller was last replaced. I can hand the PDF to my mechanic and we're on the same page."
"We recommended Skipper to our club members. Owners love that it just works — offline, no logins, no account nonsense."
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