.boats domain — the extension for the boating sector
.boats reached general availability in April 2016, originally managed by Dominion Registries and now by XYZ.COM LLC. It had registration restrictions that were removed in February 2018.
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About the .BOATS domain
What is the .BOATS domain?
Uses of .BOATS
Who is the .BOATS domain for?
These are the most common situations where .BOATS is the ideal extension.
New and used boat sales
Dealers and private sellers of boats, sailboats and recreational vessels.
Boat rental and charter
Boat rental companies, nautical charter and sea experience providers.
Yacht clubs and marinas
Yacht clubs, marinas and sport harbours with their own digital presence.
Boat maintenance and repair
Specialist workshops for boat maintenance, repair and haul-out services.
Boating schools and skipper licensing
Nautical training schools and centres offering skipper qualification courses.
Marine accessory marketplaces
Online shops for boating accessories, spare parts and equipment.
Real examples
Well-known websites with .BOATS domain
.BOATS vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .BOATS with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .boats This page | Boat sales, rental and marine services | None (since 2018) | Market: variable, from low promotions |
| .yachts | Yachts and luxury vessels | None | Contact us |
| .sailing | Sailing and sail navigation | None | Contact us |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .BOATS domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .BOATS domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .BOATS domain
Are there restrictions on registering a .boats domain?
No. The registry had restrictions in its early years, but they were removed entirely on 15 February 2018. Since then anyone can register it without proving a connection to the boating sector.
How long has the .boats extension existed?
It reached general availability on 6 April 2016. It was initially managed by Dominion Registries and is currently operated by XYZ.COM LLC.
How much does a .boats domain cost?
Pricing varies widely by registrar, with very low first-year promotions in some cases. Contact our team for a real quote.
Are find.boats or rent.boats good domains?
Yes. find.boats for portals listing boats for sale. rent.boats for boat rental companies. luxury.boats for the luxury vessel segment.
Is .boats better than .yachts for a marine business?
.boats is more general and covers any type of vessel. .yachts is more associated with the luxury segment. For a general boating business, .boats communicates more broadly.
Can I transfer my .boats domain to miHosting?
Yes. The transfer has no additional cost in most cases. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar.
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