How Marine Vault Works.

From posting your first job to getting paid, a simple, protected five-step journey designed for trust on both sides.

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Post Your Job

Boat owners describe what needs to be done, hull cleaning, engine repair, rigging, varnish work, anything. Add as many line items as you need. Upload photos. Set your budget range. Pick a location. It takes about 2 minutes.

⏱ 2-minute setup✓ Unlimited line items📷 Multiple photos
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Receive Competitive Bids

Vetted contractors review your job and submit structured bids. Each bid includes their bid, itemized pricing, timeline, photos of past work, and certifications. Compare apples to apples with standardized templates.

✓ Verified contractors only📋 Structured bids💬 In-app messaging
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Accept a Bid & Sign the Work Order

Choose the contractor you want to hire and accept their bid. Sign the work order right on Marine Vault so both sides have the agreed scope and terms in writing. You and the contractor arrange payment directly between yourselves.

✍️ Signed work order📋 Agreed scope🤝 Clear terms
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Work Gets Done

The contractor completes the job with confidence, knowing payment is guaranteed. You track progress, message directly in-app, and get updates along the way. No emails lost, no numbers to chase.

📊 Live progress tracking💬 Messages on-platform📷 Progress photos
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Wrap Up & Pay Directly

When the work is done to your satisfaction, mark the project complete. You and the contractor settle payment directly between yourselves — Marine Vault keeps the full job history on file.

✓ One-tap complete🤝 Pay directly📁 Full job record

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