Other Boat Software Is Too Complicated

Enterprise systems built for 100+ person marinas don't make sense for repair shops.

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Takes Weeks to Learn

"We paid for DockMaster. Three weeks later, my employees still don't know how to use it. Too many menus, buttons, settings."

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Confusing Per-User Pricing

"Lightspeed seemed cheap until we added our 5 employees. Suddenly it's $375/month. Then they said we need 'modules' for inventory."

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Built for Marinas & Dealers, Not Us

"Half the features are for slip rentals and boat sales. We repair boats. The navigation doesn't make sense for what we do."

Simple by Design. Powerful Where It Matters.

We built what boat repair shops actually need—nothing more, nothing less.

Why Barnacle Buddy Is Easier:

✅ Simple navigation: Work Orders. Customers. Inventory. Counter Sales. Waitlist. To-Do List. That's it. No hunting through menus.
✅ 10-minute setup: Download, install, start tracking. Your team will understand it immediately.
✅ One flat price: $99/month. Not per-user. Not per-feature. No surprise bills.
✅ Built for repair shops: Every screen designed around boat repair workflow. Not marina management.
✅ Works offline: No constant internet. No slow cloud loading. Everything runs locally.
✅ No sales calls required: Try it free. No demos. No pressure. Cancel anytime.

See Why Shops Switch From Complex Software →

Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.

Quick overview of what's included. See detailed walkthrough →

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Smart Inventory

Track parts with barcode scanning. Get alerts when stock is low. Know what you have, always.

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Work Orders

Track jobs from drop-off to pickup. Add parts and labor as you go. Print professional receipts.

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Smart To-Do List

Never miss a callback. Automatic reminders for waitlist customers and low stock items.

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Customer Tracking

Store customer and boat info. See full service history. Track what they've spent.

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Counter Sales

Scan items, print receipts, done. Over-the-counter sales in seconds.

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QuickBooks Ready

Export everything to QuickBooks with one click. Tax season? No problem.

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Returns Management

Process returns properly. Track restocking fees. Keep your books accurate.

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Mobile Friendly

Works on your phone, tablet, or computer. Take photos, scan barcodes on the go.

What You Need to Get Started

Simple requirements. No surprises.

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Computer

Windows PC from the last 10 years
Mac version coming Q2 2025
1GB free disk space
Local install (not cloud-only)

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Internet Connection

Once per month for license check
Works offline the rest of the time
Optional: Pre-pay annually for full offline
Internet outages? No problem

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Multiple Users

Up to 15 concurrent users
Shared account (no separate logins)
Perfect for small-to-medium shops
No per-user fees—ever

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Setup Time

10 minutes to install and configure
No implementation consultant needed
No sales calls or demos required
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Simple, Honest Pricing

No tricks. No hidden fees. Just straightforward pricing that makes sense.

Free Trial

$0 /30 days

✅ Full access to everything
✅ No credit card required
✅ Set up your shop
✅ Import your inventory
✅ Test with real customers

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Monthly

$99 /month

✅ Everything included
✅ Unlimited inventory items
✅ Unlimited work orders
✅ Email support
✅ Free updates forever

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Cancel anytime. No contracts.

Best Value

Annual

$999 /year

Save $189/year

✅ Everything in Monthly
✅ Lock in your rate forever

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Compare to the competition:

Other Software

$200-400/month

My Barnacle Buddy

$99/month

Your Savings

$1,200-3,600/year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to install anything?

Yes! My Barnacle Buddy runs on your computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux). This means it works offline and your data stays on YOUR machine. We'll help you set it up - it takes about 5 minutes.

What happens to my data?

Your data lives on YOUR computer. We don't store it in the cloud unless you choose to. You own it, you control it, and you can export it anytime.

Can I import my existing inventory?

Yes! We can help you import from a spreadsheet or your old system. Most shops are up and running in under an hour.

Do you offer training?

The software is simple enough that most people don't need training. But if you want it, we offer free onboarding calls to get you started.

What if I need help?

Email us anytime. We respond within 24 hours (usually much faster). Real humans, no chatbots.

Can I really try it free for 30 days?

Absolutely! No credit card required. Use the full software for 30 days. If you love it, subscribe. If not, no hard feelings.

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See why boat shops are switching to My Barnacle Buddy.

✅ Full access to all features
✅ No credit card required
✅ Free setup help
✅ Cancel anytime

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