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 Establishes Technology Division
The company’s Boatyard and Boatzon units will operate under the new entity, New Wave Innovations.
OneWater Marine Completes Acquisition
Harbor View Marine has a marina facility in Pensacola, Fla., and a dealership in Orange Beach, Ala.
MarineMax Acquires Construction Firm
Tarpon Springs, Fla.-based Midcoast Construction Group specializes in heavy civil marine construction, including marina development.
MarineMax Appoints Director
Amanda Ward, who has been with the company for 12 years, has been promoted to director of marketing.
OneWater Reports Record Q4 and FY2022
Q4 2022 revenue increased 41.8% year-over-year to $397.5 million and FY2022 revenue expanded 42% to $1.74 billion.
OneWater Partners with Fishing Tournament
The dealership is a “Corporate Champion” to help “extend the reach” of the Sport Fishing Championship.
MarineMax Posts Record Q4
Revenue increased more than 16 percent for the quarter and 12 percent for fiscal 2022.
MarineMax Wins Safety Award
The Sea Tow Foundation’s National Boating Industry Safety Awards recognized MarineMax’s “Back to (Boating) School” campaign.
MarineMax Promotes Two Executives
Chief digital officer Shawn Berg and president of retail operations Kyle Langbehn were named executive officers.
OneWater to Acquire Gulf Coast Dealership
Harbor View Marine’s two locations, in Florida and Alabama, generated $21 million in the last 12 months.
MarineMax Closes IGY Marinas Acquisition
The deal adds 23 megayacht marinas, the Trident superyacht membership and management platform and Fraser Yachts and Northrop & Johnson to the company’s portfolio.
MarineMax Makes Appointment to its Board
Mercedes Romero has expertise in global procurement and strategic planning, working with such companies as Procter & Gamble and Starbucks.
Oasis Now Managing Cape Charles Yacht Center
Maryland-based Oasis Marinas said the Virginia facility is its first contract in that part of the Chesapeake.
OneWater To Acquire Taylor Marine Centers
OneWater gains two Delmarva Peninsula locations, bolstering its presence in the Mid-Atlantic.
OneWater to Distribute Forza X1 Boats
The companies said customers may use the website, an app or kiosk at OneWater locations, as well as in-person with a salesperson.
OneWater Appoints Board Member
Steve Roy will raise the company’s board count to 11 and brings independent financial expertise to the board.
MarineMax to Acquire IGY Marinas
The $480 million transaction gives the company a collection of marina assets and a yacht management platform in key yachting destinations around the world.
MarineMax Posts Drop in Same-Store Sales, Ups Guidance
The company reported higher revenue and profit, and wider profit margins in its third quarter.
MarineMax Appoints Marketing Manager
Margriet Mitchell will oversee marketing efforts for the company’s Azimut, Cruisers Yachts and Ocean Alexander brands.
MarineMax Names Vice President
Ryan West, who joined the company in 2004, will lead the Fort Myers, Fla., operation.
MarineMax Names Vice President
Jim Connor, the longtime general manager of the Naples, Fla., location, is credited with developing an “extremely strong team.”
OneWater to Acquire Ocean Bio-Chem
OneWater will pay $125 million for the cleaning and maintenance products company, enhancing its P&A business
West Marine Appoints CCO
Stacey Renfro will join the retailer with more than 25 years of experience in e-commerce, marketing, planning and customer service
MarineMax Names Senior VP of People Strategy
The company said Beth Garland has the HR, management and leadership skills to increase business globally.