Seasonal Payment Plans
Seasonal Payment Plans
Pay When You’re on the Water. Rest Easy in the Off-Season.
Flexible payment schedules that match your boating business. Pay during operating months, skip payments when you’re docked. Built for charter operators, fishing guides, tour boats, and seasonal marinas.
Why Seasonal Payments?
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| Traditional Loan | Seasonal Payment Plan |
|---|---|
| Same payment every month, year-round | Higher payments during operating season |
| Strain cash flow in slow months | Zero or reduced payments in off-season |
| Risk of late fees in winter | No late fees during skipped months |
| One-size-fits-all structure | Customized to your local boating calendar |
“For charter boats, summer is when we make money. Winter is when we maintain. Seasonal payments let us match our loan to our reality.” — Derek S., Bay Area Sportfishing LLC, Sausalito, CA
Who Qualifies
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| Business Type | Operating Season | Typical Skip Months |
|---|---|---|
| Sport Fishing Charters | April–October | November–March |
| Bay Tour Operators | May–September | October–April |
| Dive Boat Operators | June–September | October–May |
| Water Taxi Services | Year-round (peak May–Sept) | Reduced winter payments |
| Lake/River Rentals | Memorial Day–Labor Day | September–April |
| Whale Watching Tours | December–May | June–November |
| Ski/Wakeboard Schools | May–September | October–April |
Don’t see your season? We’ll build a custom schedule. Every market is different.
How Seasonal Payments Work
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB │
│ ▓ ▓ ▓ ▓ ▓ ▓ ░ ░ ░ ░ ░ │
│ PAY PAY PAY PAY PAY PAY SKIP SKIP SKIP SKIP SKIP │
│ │
│ ▓ = Full Payment ($450/mo) ░ = $0 Payment (interest accrues) │
│ │
│ Annual total: $2,700 (vs. $5,400 on a standard 12-month plan) │
│ Deferred interest paid in a lump sum or rolled into next season │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘The Mechanics:
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| Feature | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Operating Payments | Full monthly payment during your busy season |
| Skip Months | $0 payment required during off-season |
| Interest Accrual | Interest continues to accrue on skipped months |
| Payoff Options | Accrued interest paid as lump sum at season end OR rolled into next year’s balance |
| No Penalty | Skipping payments never triggers late fees or credit damage |
Seasonal Payment Calculator
Estimate Your Seasonal Plan
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| Equipment Cost | $ [_____] |
| Down Payment | $ [_____] |
| Amount Financed | $ [_____] |
| Operating Months | [6 months] [7 months] [8 months] [9 months] |
| Interest Rate | [6.9%] [8.9%] [10.9%] |
| Term (Years) | [3 years] [5 years] [7 years] |
Your Seasonal Payment: Operating Months: $XXX/mo Skip Months: XXXCall +1 (415) 882-6561 for a precise quote tailored to your season.
Seasonal vs. Standard: Side-by-Side
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| Standard 60-Month Loan | Seasonal 60-Month Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Price | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Down Payment | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Amount Financed | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| APR | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| Monthly Payment | $394 (all 12 months) | $650 (April–Oct only) |
| Annual Cash Out | $4,728 | $4,550 |
| Skip Months | None | Nov–Mar = $0 |
| Winter Cash Flow | Strained | Preserved |
| Total Interest Paid | $3,640 | $4,890 |
The seasonal plan costs slightly more in total interest, but preserves $1,970 in winter cash flow — money you can use for maintenance, payroll, or emergencies.
Current Seasonal Offers
🎉 Charter Captain Special 0% interest on deferred months for first year Buy a new Yamaha F150–F250 with seasonal payments. Pay nothing Nov–Mar, and we waive first-year deferred interest. Through Yamaha Commercial Finance. Ends September 30, 2026. [Apply Now]
🎉 Tour Operator Bundle Seasonal payments + free winterization Finance 2+ motors on seasonal terms and get complimentary winterization storage at our San Francisco facility. Value: $400 per motor. Limited space available. [Reserve Storage]
🎉 First-Season Flex Deferred first payment 90 days New seasonal customers only. Start payments 3 months after delivery — perfect for late-season deliveries. On approved credit. See terms. [Learn More]
How to Apply
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┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐
│ STEP 1 │ → │ STEP 2 │ → │ STEP 3 │ → │ STEP 4 │
│ Define │ │ Submit │ │ Customize │ │ Sign & │
│ Your │ │ Business │ │ Your │ │ Ride │
│ Season │ │ Docs │ │ Schedule │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ Tell us │ │ Tax returns,│ │ We align │ │ E-sign, │
│ your │ │ bank │ │ payment │ │ take │
│ operating │ │ statements, │ │ months with │ │ delivery, │
│ months │ │ insurance │ │ your actual │ │ and hit │
│ │ │ │ │ season │ │ the water │
└─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘Step 1: Define Your Season
Call +1 (415) 882-6561 or email seasonal@aquamrineoutboard.com. Tell us your operating months, typical revenue cycle, and equipment needs.
Step 2: Submit Business Documents
Step 3: Customize Your Schedule
We build a payment calendar matched to your season. Start month, end month, and skip months are all negotiable.
Step 4: Sign & Ride
E-sign your seasonal finance agreement, schedule delivery or installation, and start making money with your new equipment.
FAQ — Seasonal Payment Plans
Does interest keep accruing during skip months? Yes. Interest accrues on your outstanding balance during skipped months. You pay it either as a lump sum at season end or roll it into your next operating season’s balance.
Can I make payments during skip months if I want to? Absolutely. Extra payments during skip months reduce your principal and total interest paid. No prepayment penalties.
What happens if my season starts late? We can adjust your payment start date by up to 60 days with advance notice. Seasonal plans are built for real-world variability.