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.
OneWater Adds PartsVu
The online marketplace for marine parts, accessories and electronics posted $25 million in sales over the last year.
A Record Q3 for MarineMax
The company reported a 34 percent increase in revenue, with net income up 149 percent for the nine-month period ending June 30.
OneWater Marine Adds Naples Boat Mart
Expected to close later this year, the acquisition further expands OneWater’s presence in Florida.
Derecktor Names COO
Richard Steady will oversee operations at Derecktor’s New York and Florida yards.
New Leadership at Roscioli Yachting Center
OneWater Marine has been named James Brewer managing director of the facility.
West Marine CEO to Keynote Annual MRA Event
With a “Climate for Change” theme, the Marine Recreation Association’s Educational Conference and Trade Show is set for Oct. 11-13.
OneWater Marine to Acquire N.J.'s Stone Harbor Marina
The acquisition further expands OneWater’s reach in the Northeast.
Derik Wagner to Helm Derecktor’s Fla. Sales Team
Superyacht-service company Derecktor brings aboard a new sales leader in the Sunshine State.
MarineMax Buys Cruisers Yachts
The retailer adds the Wisconsin-based builder for a reported $63 million.
West Marine Promotes Safe Boating
The retailer is partnering with America’s Boating Club, the National Safe Boating Council and others in the lead-up to National Safe Boating Week next month.
MarineMax Posts Record Q2
Coming off its most profitable fourth quarter, first quarter and fiscal year, the company continued to roll with a 70 percent increase in revenue.
West Marine Acquired
The private equity firm L Catterton will take a controlling interest in the retailer’s ownership.
Bentley Names Marketing and Sales VP
Marine industry vet Joe Antonneau joins the S.C. pontoon builder’s team.
Nonprofits Benefit from West Marine Grants
The marine retailer distributed more than $100,000 BlueFuture grants, its largest grant cycle to date.
OneWater Forms New Group
Launching OneWater Yacht Group, the boat retailer continues to refine its growth strategy after a year of record acquisitions and revenue.
MarineMax Expands Territories for Cruisers, MJM
The dealership will offer the brands at several of its locations, including Boston, Baltimore, Jacksonville and Charleston.
OneWater Reports Strong Q1
The company had a 39 percent increase in revenue and closed on three of its largest acquisitions to date.
MarineMax Posts Q1 Results
Coming off a record fourth quarter, the company reported a $107 million increase in revenue for its first quarter.
Heavy Lifting
Derecktor takes delivery of a 1,500-ton-capacity mobile lift, as construction of its Fort Pierce, Fla., facility continues.
Galati Goes Virtual
The yacht dealer has unveiled a virtual shopping tool that will help match customers with vessels as most boat shows are cancelled or moved online in the pandemic.
OneWater Marine Will Roll Out Digital Platform
The company attributed its strong quarterly growth to its digital presence and record demand.
OneWater Marine Reports Record Revenue in Fiscal 2020
The company — which saw a 29.8 percent revenue increase in its fiscal Q4 — also announced it will acquire Tom George Yacht Group.
Bahamas Resume as a Charter Destination
Significant restrictions created by the Covid-19 pandemic and Hurricane Dorian had made it a more prohibitive destination until this month.