Local-first Bible + classic commentary reader
When prep just needs a simple fishing boat, not a cockpit.
For simple, focused teaching & sermon prep.
Built for speed and focus. Just the essentials. FishingBoat helps pastors and teachers stay close to the text. Read Scripture, pair it with trusted commentary, and keep your mind clear of unnecessary noise.
- Focused sermon & teaching prep
- Built for speed and focus
- Just the essentials
- Classic voices included
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Less friction. More reading and thinking.
Reduce formatting overhead and navigation drag, so your time goes into the text instead of repetitive UI chores and setup steps.
Find passages faster
Search by book & chapter, keyword, or phrase and jump directly to the exact verse you need.
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Spend less time formatting
Copied Scripture is pre-colored for readability, so it drops into your editor with little or no cleanup.
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Built by Mark Priestap
Created for pastors
I built FishingBoat to make sermon preparation simpler and more focused on the text. I’m a part-time seminary student, web developer, and UI designer with nearly three decades of experience. My family and I live in Holland, Ohio. FishingBoat is an independent project, and optional donations help cover hosting, licensing, and ongoing maintenance costs.
Support FishingBoat
Donation-supported. No paywall.
FishingBoat is free to use. I created it to assist with my own sermon preparation and I thought others might benefit as well. But providing it on a public platform like this carries with it a bit of overhead. If it helps your ministry, optional donations help cover hosting fees and ongoing development.
Donate on VenmoDonations are optional. No paywall. Venmo: @Mark-Priestap