Dealers

OneWater completes Harbor View Marine acquisition

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OneWater Marine Inc. announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Harbor View Marine. The transaction expands the Company’s presence in the Gulf Coast region and enhances new and pre-owned boat sales, finance, and parts and services offerings. “We are thrilled to welcome Harbor View Marine and their loyal, local following to the OneWater family. The acquisition ...

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Tommy’s Boats opens new Grand Rapids location

Tommy’s Boats celebrated the opening of its newest location near Grand Rapids, Michigan during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 1. The new 16,000-square-foot facility, which houses a showroom floor, sales offices, and a 12-bay service department is located in Comstock Park, just off West River Drive at 247 Morrissey Drive NE. A unique feature of the new dealership is ...

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OneWater chairman retires from board of directors

OneWater

OneWater Marine Inc. has announced that Chairman of the Board, Mitchell W. Legler, will retire and not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2023 annual meeting of stockholders, in compliance with the Company’s director retirement policy that states directors not be nominated for a new term after reaching age 80. In-line with the Board’s succession plans, the Board appointed current ...

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Walstrom Marine acquires Grand Bay Marine

Walstrom Marine has announced the acquisition of Grand Bay Marine as part of its ongoing effort to expand its operations across the Great Lakes region. Founded in 1997, Grand Bay Marine has been owned and operated by Liz Carney and her family, with locations in Traverse City and Charlevoix. Mrs. Carney and her husband, Kevin, will assist in the ownership ...

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Tommy’s Boats acquires Larson Marine

Tommy’s Boats and Larson Marine signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Larson Marine, a Malibu/Axis dealer with locations in Rancho Cordova and Stockton, Calif. Larson Marine also serves the Sacramento, San Jose, Lake Tahoe, Pleasanton and Silicon Valley regions as a Bennington Pontoon dealership. “Larson Marine is a family-owned business that has bred a passionate, fun and professional ...

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Marine leaders gather for 2022 ELEVATE SUMMIT

By Jamie Stafford In mid-November, the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT – the premier educational and networking event for leaders across the recreational marine industry – wrapped up in sunny Orlando, Fla. ELEVATE is produced and hosted by Boating Industry and parent company EPG Brand Acceleration. The conference, hosted over three days, featured plenty of keynote speakers and Q&A panels. The ...

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Off the Hook Yachts acquires Boat Center of Miami

Off the Hook Yachts announced on Nov. 1, 2022, the acquisition of The Boat Center of Miami, a dealership specializing in the sale of Yellowfin center consoles for Miami (Dade County) and the Florida Keys (down to Islamorada). The Boat Center of Miami will keep its name and brand to remain consistent with the community it has served for many ...

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OneWater releases Q4 results

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OneWater has announced results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2022. Fiscal Year 2022 Highlights Record revenue increased 42% to $1.74 billionSame-store sales increased 12%Gross profit margin expanded 260 basis points to 31.7%Record Net income increased 31% to $153 millionNet income per diluted share attributable to OneWater increased 31% to $9.13Record Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 59% to $248 ...

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MarineMax appoints new marketing director

MarineMax recently announced the appointment of Amanda Ward to the role of director of marketing. Abbey Heimensen, Vice President of Marketing, comments, “Amanda’s passion for the industry shows in her tireless efforts to consistently elevate our marketing efforts. Her amazing leadership and passion have driven our marketing team to push further and think outside the box to help produce marketing ...

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