Austin's Boutique Boat Brokerage

Your Boat.
My Focus.

Curated Consignments  ·  Concierge Buying  ·  Transparent Process

The dealership model wasn't built for consignment — it was built to move dealer-owned inventory. At Wahlberg Boats, there is no dealer-owned inventory. Every listing is personally vetted, lake-tested, and presented at the highest level — because if your boat doesn't sell, I don't get paid.

Consign Your Boat View Inventory
Lake-Tested Every Listing
No Competing Inventory
Nationwide Buyer Network
Transparent Process
Austin, TX — Serving Central Texas & Beyond
The Wahlberg Difference

Why Dealerships Fail
at Consignment

The dealership business model is built around floor-planned inventory — boats the dealer owns and needs to move. Consignment was never the core service; it was an add-on. The structure creates a natural conflict: a sales team working toward monthly quotas will always prioritize the boat that benefits the dealership directly. That's not a people problem. It's a model problem — and it's one Wahlberg Boats was specifically built to solve.

"I've spent 25 years inside this industry — I understand why the model works the way it does. I built Wahlberg Boats to offer something the dealership structure simply wasn't designed to provide: a service where consignment is the entire business, not a footnote."

01

Aligned Incentives

I only get paid when your boat sells. No floor plan obligations. No inventory quotas. No structural reason to prioritize anything other than your result — because there isn't one.

02

Personal Involvement

I meet every seller, review every detail, and lake-test every boat before it goes to market. Boutique means fewer listings handled with more care — not a lot full of boats waiting for someone to notice them.

03

Boutique Presentation

High-quality photography, drone footage, compelling descriptions, and strategic placement that reaches serious buyers — not just anyone scrolling past.

04

Transparent Process

You'll always know where things stand. Clear communication, honest condition reports, and a clean path to closing — no games, no surprises.

"I know how the system works. I built Wahlberg Boats so you don't have to deal with it."

After two decades leading sales at some of the country's top dealerships — including building the #1 market share position in Arizona for Malibu and Axis — I developed a deep understanding of where the dealership model excels and where it structurally can't serve a consignment client the way they deserve. Wahlberg Boats exists to fill that gap.

Wahlberg Boats
— Neil Wahlberg, Founder
About Neil Wahlberg

25 Years Inside
the Industry

I didn't come to boat brokerage from the outside. I spent over two decades building market share, winning national sales awards, and learning the dealership model from every angle. That experience is what made it clear there was a better way to serve the consignment client — and Wahlberg Boats is it.

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Malibu Top Salesperson, Western U.S. — 2018 Recognized nationally out of the brand's entire dealer network
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#1 Market Share — Arizona (Malibu / Axis) Built from a startup location to top position in a highly competitive market
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Director of Sales — Texas Malibu Gained 10+ market share points in Central Texas in Year 1
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B.S. Business Management, Purdue University Minor in Marketing
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25+ Years in Wake & Surf Boat Sales Nautique, Malibu, Axis, MasterCraft, Tigé, ATX — every major brand, every level
What I Do

Services Built Around
the Client, Not the Transaction

Boutique Consignment

I represent your boat exclusively — never competing against it with my own inventory. From professional photography and drone footage to targeted marketing and a vetted buyer network, every element is designed to get you the right buyer at the right price.

Start Consigning
Concierge Boat Locating

Know what you want but don't want to spend weeks searching listings, sitting in dealerships, or negotiating blind? I have 25 years of manufacturer and dealer relationships nationwide. Tell me what you're looking for and I'll find it, vet it, and put you in it.

Find My Boat
Private Buyer Representation

For busy professionals, private clients, and high-profile buyers who want the best product and the best price with a streamlined experience. I handle the search, negotiation, and acquisition. You make the final call.

Work With Me
How It Works

The Consignment Process

Simple, transparent, and designed around your timeline — not mine.

01
Conversation & Valuation

We talk through your boat, your timeline, and your target. I give you a real market read — not a number designed to get you to sign.

02
Lake Test & Documentation

I personally inspect and water-test every boat. Systems documented on video. Condition reported honestly — including the things others would hide.

03
Professional Marketing

High-quality photography, drone footage, compelling copy, and targeted placement across the platforms where serious buyers actually shop.

04
Negotiation & Clean Close

I handle buyer communication, negotiate on your behalf, and manage every paperwork step through to a clean, documented transfer.

AUSTIN, TEXAS · LAKE TRAVIS
BOUTIQUE INVENTORY
Every Boat
Personally Vetted

I lake-test every boat before it goes to market. No surprises for the buyer. No embarrassments for the seller. That's the Wahlberg standard.

Current Listings

Hand-Selected Inventory

Every boat in my inventory has been personally reviewed. No bulk listings, no unvetted condition reports. If it's here, it's worth your attention.

Inquire on Any Boat
2025
MasterCraft X24
$234,995
2025
MasterCraft X22
$209,995
2025
MasterCraft XT24
$179,995
2024
Centurion Ri230
$179,995
2024
Malibu 24 MXZ
$169,995
2024
Centurion Ri245
$159,995
2022
MasterCraft X26
$219,995
2022
MasterCraft X24
$156,995
2022
Centurion Ri230
$139,895
2020
MasterCraft X24
$127,995
2019
MasterCraft X24
$119,995
2018
MasterCraft X-Star
$109,995
2016
MasterCraft X23
$89,995

Inventory updates regularly. Click any listing for full details and photos.

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Client Experience

"Neil handled every detail of the sale. I handed him the keys and got a check. Everything in between was taken care of — professionally, transparently, and faster than I expected."

— Consignment Client  ·  Austin, TX
Ready to Sell?

Your Boat Deserves
Better Than a Lot.

If you've been thinking about selling but aren't sure where to start — or you've tried the traditional route and it didn't deliver — let's talk. I'll give you a straight read on what your boat is worth in today's market and exactly what I'll do to sell it.

Start the Conversation
Get In Touch

Let's Talk Boats

Whether you're selling, buying, or just want to know what your boat is worth on today's market — I'm a quick call or message away. No sales pressure. Just straight answers from someone who knows this market cold.

Phone
512.430.2073
Email
wahlbergboats@gmail.com
Location
Austin, TX — Serving Central Texas & Beyond
Instagram
@wahlbergboats