Startups want to be the Airbnb for boats

According to the San Francisco Gate, start-ups in the Bay Area are now offering peer-to-peer boat rental services. Similar to Airbnb, the new boat rental service companies and boat owners are teaming up to support access to unused boats, Both groups are grappling with insurance and rental regulations, and together they are keeping a close eye on safety issues.Overall, the new development seems to be gathering support from boaters and some of the larger boat manufacturers and marina operators.