Related Party Transactions (Details) - OneWater LLC [Member] - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Due from related parties	$ 29,360		$ 100,000
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Payments and fees, related party	200,000	$ 200,000
Affiliated Entities [Member]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Purchase of inventories	10,800,000	6,500,000
Fair value of equity in inventory	1
Expenses incurred	600,000	500,000
Affiliated Entities and Individuals [Member]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Fees received for goods and services	100,000	100,000
Payments and fees, related party	$ 200,000	$ 300,000

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