Amazon and Google battle for shoppers, and that could help small retailers
Some say Google’s latest response to the online retail giant is a potential windfall for independent businesses.
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.
Century Acquires Vanquish Boats
Production will move to Century’s Florida facility, and the boats will be rebranded.
OneWater Marine Shows Q2 Gains
A 19.4 percent increase in preowned-boat sales, along with F&I income, were major drivers.
Boaters Return to Miami-Dade
The South Florida county reopened marinas and parks this past weekend after six weeks of closures.
2008 was 'Much More Dramatic'
MarineMax surprises analysts by announcing positive second-quarter sales.
OneWater Founders Forego Pay
Austin Singleton and Anthony Aisquith are waiving their salaries for two months to increase cash flow during “extraordinary times.”
MarineMax Withdraws Fiscal 2020 Guidance
The company said it is focusing on preserving cash amid coronavirus uncertainty.
MarineMax acquires Boatyard
The digital platform will help MarineMax augment its e-commerce capabilities.
Quarantined on the boat?
Coronavirus pandemic doesn’t appear to be slowing leads and sales on large boats.
Three generations and 35 years
Larry Russo Jr. celebrates his 35th year in the industry as the dealership his grandparents founded embarks on its 80th year in business.
OneWater outlines strategies for growth
The retailer held its first financials conference call as a public company.
Pacific Nautique adds to its wakeboat offerings
Heyday wakeboats are now part of area’s largest Nautique dealer’s portfolio.
OneWater revenue grows 49 percent in Q1
It’s the company’s first financial report since its initial public offering.
West Marine to carry Techron fuel treatment
The company says the additive is available online and will be in stores starting in April.
Much-needed dredging to start in San Diego Bay
The channel near the Chula Vista/National City border hasn’t been dredged since 1976.
All-transient Chicago marina to have $11 million economic impact
A developer says that the Navy Pier marina will rent slips by the hour, day and week to regional boaters.
Windward Marina Group acquires Florida facility
Beach Marine in Jacksonville has been in business for more than 30 years.
OneWater raises $55 million in IPO
The group, which owns 63 marinas and boat dealerships, started trading today on the NASDAQ market under the symbol ONEW.
Aquila expands factory and invests in technology
The company will also debut the Aquila 54 and 70 in 2020.
New Jersey borough pays $3 million in marina lawsuit
The borough of Edgewater, which manages the Edgewater Marina, was sued by a woman who suffered brain injuries after a fall.
Officials begin investigation into Alabama marina fire
Investigators believe one boat could be the possible cause of the deadly blaze.
‘All cylinders firing’
“Honestly, we saw pretty darn good strength in all segments,” said MarineMax CFO Michael McLamb, following yesterday’s record quarter.