MarineMax Vacations expands to the Bahamas
The power cat charter base will operate out of the Abaco Beach Resort.
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.
Russell Marine to renovate abandoned warehouse
The site was formerly occupied by Russell Athletics.
IMBC: Marine businesses need to take a more active role
A seminar on the politics of workforce development says it’s time for business leaders to be part of the discussion.
MarineMax releases Q1 results
December quarter has grown 82 percent over the past five years.
Florida marina fighting lawsuit to shut down
Homeowners say Molly’s Marine Service in Naples is hurting property values.
Three large boats damaged in fire at Boston area marina
Damage is estimated at $1 million.
Westrec’s Cabrillo Way Marina wins Boaters’ Choice Award
Boaters gave the marina five-star reviews.
MarineMax promotes Aaron Kramer to district president
He will be responsible for North Florida locations.
Boating Industry names Top 100 dealers
The list achieved combined sales of $3.6 billion in 2017.
OneWater Marine acquires The Slalom Shop
Based in Texas, The Slalom Shop sells the Cobalt, Supra, Moomba and Barletta brands.
Montara signs 27 dealers
With 23 others waiting to sign on, the manufacturer of the new wake-surfing/pontoon design is “incredulous” at the quick dealer response.
Sirena Yachts names Midwest dealers
The Turkish builder has partnered with Spring Brook Marine and Sima Marine to handle its new motoryacht line.
Lipper Components names Jason Falk vice president of mergers and acquisitions
Position is a promotion from vice president of operations.
Former Ebbtide facility gets new lease on life
Ebbtide Holdings, a new boat builder, will build center consoles in the Tennessee facility.
MarineMax will hold its first virtual yacht expo
Event will include speakers and yacht tours
Donzi building first-ever catamaran
The Donzi 44 will be powered by four 400-hp Mercury Racing Verado 400R outboards.
West Marine names CEO
Ken Seipel, an executive from the retail industry, takes the helm at the national chain.
West Marine will raise money for grants
Gift tag proceeds will go toward BlueFuture program.
Are boatyards obsolete in Seattle?
The announcement that a landmark of the city’s waterfront, Jensen Motor Boat Co., is shutting down follows the closures of other yards in the last few years.
Will an Italian builder become America’s top brand?
After selling $50 million worth of yachts at FLIBS, Azimut executives are planning on it.