Galati Yacht Sales announces CPYB designations
Four passed the exam to become Certified Professional Yacht Brokers.
Boat Dealers
Boat dealers sell new or used boats, or both, in combination with other activities, such as repair services. They may also sell new or used boat engines, trailers, marine supplies, and parts and accessories. A single dealer may sell several brands of boats and boats of different sizes and types. ranging from personal watercraft to large yachts.
MarineMax raises more than $20,000 for charity
Customer appreciation night benefits the March of Dimes.
MarineMax’s Online Boat Sale: The remedy for ‘slow traffic’?
The mega-retailer thinks the two-day online sales will be a regular event going forward.
MJM brand to be carried by MarineMax
MarineMax will sell MJM motoryachts in eight Florida dealerships.
MarineMax reacts to declining boat sales
The company grew same-store sales 3 percent compared to the third quarter of last year but has ramped up marketing efforts to respond to declining demand.
MarineMax reports third-quarter financial results
Company will “adjust future orders” to align inventory with demand.
West Marine distributes 2019 grants
The national retailer grants $40,500 in funds to nonprofit organizations dedicated to youth boating, conservation, education and stewardship.
Canadian firm acquires Florida marina
Palm Holdings acquires a 5-acre property in downtown Naples.
The Odd Couple?
Despite very different cultures, the principals at MarineMax and Frasers are looking forward to a “perfect marriage” following the recent acquisition.
Fort Lauderdale approves plans for Las Olas Marina
Developer Suntex Marinas has entered into a 50-year lease with the city.
West Marine releases boat commissioning tool
The tool will provide a list of required gear and boating essentials for specific boats.
MarineMax partners with MJM Yachts in Florida
The boats will be sold at MarineMax locations across the state.
MarineMax acquires Fraser Yachts from Azimut Benetti Group
The company will be the exclusive dealer for the Benetti Class of yachts.
Emerald Coast Marine Group opens another Alabama location
The dealership is the company’s second in Orange Beach.
Legacy Dealers
These legacy dealers continue to evolve under a new set of challenges.
Cleveland Metroparks to build first public docks on Cuyahoga
The city received $1.6 million from the federal Boating Infrastructure Grant Program.
Low water forces Oregon marina closure
Boaters who use Baker Bay Marina must remove boats by July 17.
EPA cites five Massachusetts marinas for clean-water violations
Most of the marinas said the fines were partly due to communications difficulties with EPA.
MarineMax employees complete Habitat for Humanity house
The staff volunteered hundreds of hours to build a three-bedroom home for a mother and her two daughters.
MarineMax’s Pompano Beach location will now be the regional Ocean Alexander dealer
MarineMax Pier 66 will relocate operations while the location undergoes a major construction project.
How do you give a 62-year-old distribution icon a makeover?
The answer for Lewis Marine Supply has been to bring in a president with a fresh outlook, invest resources and plan for expansion.
New Hands on Deck
Appointments announced at Mastry Engine Center, KVH Industries and MarineMax.