Suntex sells Loggerhead marinas, invests in Bahia Mar
Company president Bryan Redmond says Suntex will focus on “larger, premier assets.”
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 Marine announces management changes
David K. Witty, Joey Jones and Cory Sneed were promoted to new positions.
Feadship director to give keynote to open Metstrade
Henk de Vries will talk about a sustainable future.
West Marine supports shoreline cleanup
Company will provide complimentary cleanup kits for International Coastal Cleanup Day.
Charter operations shut down by Dorian
MarineMax and The Moorings’ charter operations in the Abacos were both hit hard by Dorian.
One South Florida firm’s response to Dorian
Warning their clients from venturing to the Bahamas, Denison Yacht Sales is asking them to donate the boats for a day of charter to raise money for relief efforts.
MarineMax to lay off 43 with Long Island consolidation
The retailer’s closure of its Huntington and Copiague locations prompted the layoffs.
Spanish refit yard installs 4,800-ton lift
MB92’s giant lift and 330,000-sq. ft. hardstand will allow the Barcelona refit yard to work simultaneously on nine superyachts.
Long and Winding Road
Suntex has cleared three years of hurdles on its Fort Lauderdale property. Now, the real work starts.
Family Ties
Second and third generations of the Lamb family are reinventing Jacksonville’s largest facility.
West Marine partners with nonprofit to raise money for cancer research
The company has helped raise nearly $200,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Highfield dealer meeting ends on high
The RIB manufacturer reported 33-percent sales growth in the last 12 months.
SkipperBud’s acquires MasterCraft Boats of Chicago
Former dealership owner will focus more on his components company, Geremarie.
MarineMax consolidates New York locations
The retailer will close its stores in Lindenhurst and Copiague, while expanding MarineMax Huntington.
A $10 million intervention
SkipperBud’s new marina complex on Cass Lake, Michigan, had been slated for condo redevelopment until the retailer stepped in.
One pound of trash at a time
In an alliance with 4ocean, MarineMax plans to work with its owners on removing garbage in the water.
Galati Yacht Sales announces CPYB designations
Four passed the exam to become Certified Professional Yacht Brokers.
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.