Boat Dealerships AI Receptionist | 24/7 Lead Capture & Scheduling | Frontdesk

SELL MORE
BOATS
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every missed call is a lost sale. Every unanswered question sends buyers to competitors. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books test drives, qualifies buyers, and closes deals—all while your team sleeps.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Boat Dealerships

Incoming Call...

Buyer

"Hi, I'm looking at the 2022 Sea Ray Sundancer. Is it still available?"

AI Receptionist

"Yes! The Sea Ray is available—350HP, low hours, $89,500. Would you like to schedule a test drive?"

✓ Test Drive Booked • Sea Ray

The Problem

BOAT DEALERSHIPS
LOSE SALES DAILY

You're losing hot buyers every day your phones go unanswered. Prospects call after hours, sea trial no-shows waste your time, and your sales team can't keep up with inquiries.

You Miss Calls When Buyers Are Ready

A serious buyer finds your boat online at 9 PM, calls to schedule a showing, and gets voicemail. By morning, they've already scheduled a sea trial with a competitor who answered immediately.

The Cost
$4,500/sale
Average commission lost

Your Sales Team Is Drowning in Calls

While you're showing a boat on the dock, five more calls come in. Financing questions, trade-in inquiries, sea trial requests—you can't be everywhere at once. Buyers get frustrated waiting, and deals slip away.

The Cost
60+ calls/day
Per boat dealership

Sea Trials No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You prep the boat, fuel it up, clear your schedule, and wait at the marina. They don't show. You send one follow-up text that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted time and inventory sitting on the lot.

The Cost
35% no-show
Rate for sea trials
$54,000
Lost annually in missed commissions
45%
Of buyer inquiries happen after hours
90 days
Average time boats sit unsold

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to signed purchase agreement

24/7 Sales Chat

Boat shoppers visit your website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies buyers, shows available inventory, and books sea trials—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts budget, boat type, and feature preferences
  • Checks real-time availability across your inventory
  • Books sea trials directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, looking for a pontoon boat. What's available?"
AI
"I have a 2024 Bennington 22SSX available—$52,900. Would you like to schedule a sea trial?"
"Yes! This Saturday works."
Sea Trial Booked ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help?"
Caller: "I need service on my boat's engine..."
AI: "I'll create a service appointment right away. What's your boat model?"
✓ Service Appointment #4920 Created

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—service requests, sea trial inquiries, financing questions. The AI understands context, schedules appointments, books service, and escalates to humans only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Schedules service appointments automatically
  • Recognizes customers from CRM and references past purchases

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When sea trials no-show, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original chat conversation, knows their boat preferences, and books a new appointment—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules sea trials and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, this is Frontdesk. I noticed we missed you for the Bennington sea trial on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
✓ Sea Trial Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Alex Martinez
Boat Preference
Pontoon • $50K-60K
Purchase Timeline
Spring 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Sea Trial Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, sea trial, service request—automatically creates and updates profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every buyer and boat owner.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to sale
  • Syncs with calendar, service tickets, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire buyer journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, reminders, and nurturing sequences based on behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and recovery sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-sea trial email sequence
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-sea trial follow-up ready
Financing application queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Sea Trial Email
"Hi Alex! Your sea trial for the Bennington 22SSX is confirmed. Here's what to expect..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your sea trial tomorrow..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-sea trial confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on buyer behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart financing applications that pre-fill from CRM data and guide buyers through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for credit approval and purchase workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, boat preference)
  • AI-guided completion for credit and income verification
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Financing Application
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Boat (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Employment History
→ Income Verification
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and credit approval begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR BOAT DEALERSHIP AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your boat dealership. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking test drives, handling service requests. They work together 24/7 to sell more boats faster.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed buyers. Handles sales inquiries, books test drives and sea trials, and creates service appointments automatically.

Phone Calls Test Drive Booking Service
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies boat buyers, shows available inventory and pricing, answers questions about features and financing options instantly. Books test drives and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Inventory Search Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized test drive confirmations, delivery reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep buyers engaged.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Finance Application Teammate

Finance Application Assistant
Boat Financing

Pre-fills boat financing applications from CRM data. Guides buyers through credit and income verification. Triggers automation workflows when submitted.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Sales Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to buyers at the right time. Makes outbound calls to no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups, and emails nurturing sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost leads and keep buyers engaged.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with boat buyers and current customers. Sends test drive confirmations, delivery reminders, and answers questions about inventory via text—98% open rate.

Test Drive Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about available boats. Click, talk, get answers about pricing, features, and financing—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing inventory.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed buyer and customer data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by inventory, model, and lead status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Ticket Teammate

Auto Ticket Creator
Auto-Created

Customers don't submit tickets—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes service issues (engine problems, electrical issues, etc.), creates service tickets, triages by urgency, and notifies the right service technician automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a buyer was frustrated, if a service issue was reported, if a test drive was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one prospect from phone call to signed purchase—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I'm looking for a 24-foot bowrider. Do you have anything in stock?"
AI: "Yes! We have a 2024 Sea Ray SPX 230 available—24ft bowrider, $89,500. Would you like to schedule a showing?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Chen
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Looking For
24ft Bowrider
Budget
$89,500
Trade-In Interest
Yes - 2019 Bayliner
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, 24-foot bowrider preference, $89,500 budget, trade-in interest. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

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2:18 AM

SAT AT 11 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Saturday at 11 AM, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Sea Ray SPX 230 Showing
Alex Chen • Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Automation Sequence
1
Showing Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Showing confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-showing email ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the showing is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and financing forms—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Showing Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your showing for the 2024 Sea Ray SPX 230 is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 AM..."
Showing Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your boat showing tomorrow! We're excited to show you the Sea Ray SPX 230..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to browsing. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

06
Saturday, 11:15 AM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday morning, Alex is at the grocery store. She completely forgot about the showing. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
AC
Alex Chen
Sea Ray SPX 230 Showing
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original chat + profile data ready
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Saturday, 11:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her 24-foot bowrider search, her $89,500 budget. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the Sea Ray SPX 230 showing on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Showing Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
09
Saturday, 2:15 PM

SHE LOVES
THE BOAT

Alex shows up for the rescheduled showing. She loves the boat. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-showing follow-up emails get queued, the financing application form is ready to send, and qualification workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just showing the boat.

SHOWING COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Sea Ray SPX 230
Alex Chen
Post-showing sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Financing Application • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
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Saturday, 2:30 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the showing. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a financing application from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the boat she just saw. The AI guides her through employment and credit information right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The qualification process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Showing completed • Application submitted
AI
"I remember your showing! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about the warranty coverage..."
12
Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex's at work, thinking about the boat. She has a question about the warranty coverage. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her showing and application, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

13
March 15, 2024

ALEX SIGNS
THE PAPERWORK

With financing approved, Alex signs the purchase agreement. The system automatically sends delivery confirmation emails, owner registration instructions, and boating safety resources. Alex's officially a boat owner.

PURCHASE COMPLETE
2024 Sea Ray SPX 230 • $89,500
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April 2, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

Alex just picked up her boat. She has questions: "How do I winterize the engine?" "What's the service schedule?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! How do I winterize the engine?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Here's your owner's manual with winterization instructions: [link]. You'll need to..."
Alex
"What's the service schedule?"
AI
"First service is at 20 hours or 6 months. Our service department is open Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM. Would you like to schedule?"
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April 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

THE ENGINE
WON'T START

Alex's engine won't start. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the issue, creates a service ticket, and schedules it for Monday morning. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just describes the problem, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
SERVICE TICKET CREATED
Engine Won't Start
Scheduled: Monday, 9:00 AM
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May 5, 2024

BOAT SHOW
THIS SAT

There's a boat show this Saturday. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends dealership announcements, event reminders, service updates, and boating community news. Customers stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Customer Event
Sent to All Customers
EVENT
Spring Boat Show
Saturday, May 10 • 10:00 AM • Marina Bay
ANNOUNCEMENT
New Models Arriving
2025 models now available for pre-order!
REMINDER
Service Due Soon
Your 6-month service is coming up. Schedule today!
✓ All customers notified
No manual sending required
REPEAT CUSTOMER
March 15, 2025
Alex Chen
Purchased 2026 Sea Ray SDX 270 • $105,000
✓ Returned for second purchase
Traded in 2024 model
Why she came back
"Amazing service experience, always got quick answers, loved the customer events and support"
18
March 15, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE'S BACK

A year later, Alex returns to upgrade. She had a great experience—service was always quick, questions were answered instantly, and she felt supported. The same AI that helped her find the boat kept her happy as a customer. That's the full journey: prospect to customer to loyal repeat buyer.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your dealership

Can it handle after-hours sales inquiries? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, qualifies buyers, checks boat inventory, and schedules sea trials—all while your team is off the clock. No more missed opportunities on weekends or evenings.

How does it handle service and parts requests? +

The AI creates service tickets automatically, collects all details (boat make and model, issue description, urgency), and routes them to your service department. Emergency repair requests can be escalated immediately.

Does it reduce sea trial no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before sea trials. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed appointments.

Can it book sea trials directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books sea trials instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed.

How does the financing application work? +

After sea trials, buyers automatically receive a financing application that's pre-filled with their info from the CRM. The AI guides them through credit and income verification. When submitted, you're notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most dealer management systems including DX1, PBS, Ideal, and others. All data syncs automatically—leads, sea trials, financing applications, and service tickets.

Can it handle multiple locations or brands? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your inventory, boat availability, pricing, and specifications. It can route calls based on location, handle multi-brand inquiries, and manage several dealerships simultaneously.

What about trade-in appraisals and valuations? +

The AI handles trade-in inquiries 24/7, collects boat details (year, make, model, condition, hours), and schedules appraisal appointments. It can provide preliminary value ranges and coordinate with your sales team.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your dealership size and call volume. Most dealerships see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased boat sales. Contact us for a custom quote.

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Stop missing boat inquiries after hours. Start closing sales while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
View Customer Story

"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
View Customer Story

"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
View Customer Story

"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
View Customer Story

"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."