Upisle·2023
Upisle Rental Marketplace Development
Upisle (pronounced "up-eye-el") is a peer-to-peer watercraft rental marketplace headquartered in Miami, FL. The platform lets private owners list Jet Skis, Boats, Yachts, Fishing gear, and Water Toys, connecting them directly with renters who want on-demand access to watercraft without the cost of ownership. Upisle's mission is to make watercraft rentals easy, affordable, and trustworthy for users worldwide.
Challenge
1. No flexible booking engine (hourly, multi-unit, custom fields) 2. Trust gap – no identity verification or cancellation policies 3. Strict 12-month deadline before Miami's peak season
Solution
- Custom booking engine with hourly/daily pricing, instant booking toggle, and Stripe Connect split payments -Trust infrastructure: Stripe Identity verification + 3 tiered cancellation policies (Flexible/Moderate/Strict) -Mapbox for map-first search + advanced filters + integrated WordPress blog
Results
-Launched on time (Sept 2023) -4 watercraft types live at launch -Global user base from day one -Strong provider adoption due to built-in trust features -Organic word-of-mouth growth
Features
-4 watercraft categories -Multi-unit bookings -SMS/email alerts -Verified badges
Technologies & Tools
SharetribeReactNode.jsStripe (Connect & Identity)MapboxTwilioSentryWordPress
Project Details
Year
2023
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