README.md

Boat24 Discovery Scraper

Introduction

The Boat24 Discovery Scraper is an Apify Actor designed to efficiently extract detailed information from boat listings on the Boat24 website. This tool enables users to gather comprehensive data about boats, including pricing, specifications, and images, facilitating informed decision-making in various applications.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Captures essential details such as listing ID, title, price, location, condition, year built, engine power, and image URLs.
• High-Quality Data: Ensures reliable and accurate data collection for analysis and reporting.
• Customizable Crawling: Allows users to define start URLs and set a maximum number of requests per crawl.
• Efficient Performance: Optimized for speed and resource management during web scraping tasks.
• User-Friendly Setup: Simple configuration process with pre-filled examples for ease of use.

Input Parameters Table

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
startUrls	array	Yes	URLs to start with.	[{"url": "https://apify.com"}]
maxRequestsPerCrawl	integer	No	Maximum number of requests that can be made by this crawler.	100

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.boat24.com/en/powerboats/anytec-boats/anytec-boats-a-27/detail/682733/"
    }
  ],
  "maxRequestsPerCrawl": 100
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "listingId": "682733",
    "title": "Anytec Boats A 27",
    "detailUrl": "https://www.boat24.com/en/powerboats/anytec-boats/anytec-boats-a-27/detail/682733/",
    "price": "EUR 96,800",
    "priceCurrency": "EUR",
    "priceAmount": 96800,
    "location": "Switzerland",
    "condition": "Used boat",
    "yearBuilt": "2019",
    "enginePower": "1 x 350 hp / 257 kW",
    "imageUrl": "https://static.b24.co/thumbs/small/682733-1762763923.jpg",
    "isTopOffer": false
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather data to understand market trends and pricing strategies.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' offerings and adjust business strategies accordingly.
• Price Monitoring: Track changes in boat prices over time for investment or purchase decisions.
• Content Aggregation: Compile comprehensive listings for websites, blogs, or newsletters.
• Academic Research: Collect data for studies related to economics, marketing, or marine industries.
• Business Automation: Integrate with CRM systems for automated updates on new listings.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Boat24 Discovery Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters as needed.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The output is a JSON array containing objects with the following fields:

• listingId: Unique identifier for the boat listing.
• title: Title of the boat listing.
• detailUrl: URL to the detailed page of the listing.
• price: Price of the boat in text format.
• priceCurrency: Currency code (e.g., EUR).
• priceAmount: Numeric value of the price.
• location: Location where the boat is available.
• condition: Condition of the boat (e.g., used, new).
• yearBuilt: Year the boat was built.
• enginePower: Engine power specifications.
• imageUrl: URL to an image of the boat.
• isTopOffer: Boolean indicating if it's a top offer.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: Contact Us

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

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