1989 Landau 38 Fiberglass Food Boat Boat in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 US

The Hungry Dutchman - Turnkey Food Boat For Sale | Comes with business and assets

Recently completed a $20,000 pontoon refit (January-May 2026): fiberglassed and sealed for long-term durability

Fort Lauderdale, FL | Yacht Haven Park & Marina

38' Pontoon Food Boat | Established 2023 | Business & All Assets Included

Own a one-of-a-kind, mobile waterfront dining business in the heart of South Florida's marine and tourism industry. The Hungry Dutchman is a fully equipped, turnkey food boat operation - the business comes with the vessel and all assets including tender, 2 trailers, commercial galley equipment, and an established brand and customer base at one of Fort Lauderdale's premier marina resorts.

The Opportunity

Not a guarantee but the business can be transferred with the opportunity to operate from Yacht Haven Park & Marina, at a private, 222-slip RV resort and marina with 2.5 miles of dockage, close to the Port Everglades cruise terminal and surrounded by hotels. The Hungry Dutchman has built a loyal following serving breakfast and lunch to boaters, RV guests, marina staff, and visitors. Its mobility also allows the boat to operate at open-air markets, private charters, and off-premise catering events throughout South Florida's waterways.

This is a rare chance to acquire a business with a specialized, low-competition operating model, a recognizable brand, and multiple revenue streams (daily service, themed dinner nights, private events, and off-site catering) all in a category that is difficult to replicate given permitting and dockage restrictions on commercial vessels in the region.

The Vessel

• 38' food boat, pontoon hull construction

• Recently completed a $20,000 pontoon refit (January-May 2026): fiberglassed and sealed for long-term durability

• 2021 Yamaha F90 outboard with 39 hours

• 10' tender with Yamaha 15 outboard

• Custom trailers included for both the food boat and tender

• Hot water, A/C, and electric can run on shore power or generator

Galley & Equipment

• Blackstone-style flat top grill (36"), propane

• Commercial-grade refrigerator and deep-reach freezer

• Propane hot water heater

• 16" ventilated exhaust hood, generator-powered

• Two-well hot holding station for service

• 15-gallon fresh water tank

• Sealed dry goods, dishware, and paper goods storage

• Fire suppression on board, fiberglass finishes throughout for easy sanitation and durability

Business History

Originally built and operated on Pickwick Lake, Tennessee before being acquired, rebranded, and refit for coastal/brackish water operation in early 2023. The Hungry Dutchman opened in Fort Lauderdale in March 2023 and relocated to its current home at Yacht Haven Park & Marina in September 2023, a move that unlocked year-round, seven-day operation and eliminated the commercial-dock compliance issues common elsewhere in Broward County.

The business holds an active food service license, all required safety equipment, and established waste/grease/water management protocols consistent with marine food service operations.

What's Included in the Sale

• 38' food boat (vessel + all fixed equipment)

• 2021 Yamaha F90 outboard (39 hrs)

• 10' tender with Yamaha 15 outboard

• Custom trailers for both vessels

• Full galley equipment (grill, refrigeration, hot water heater, generator, hood, hot well)

• Established brand, recipes, and social media presence

• Sold free and clear: no outstanding debt, loans, liens, or liabilities

The business is included : Why This Business

• Prime, exclusive-access location with limited competition

• Specialized marine asset that is expensive and difficult to replicate

• Operational flexibility daily service, catering, private events, and markets

• Recently reinvested hull, ready for its next owner

• Multiple revenue streams and room for growth under active, full-time ownership