MarineMax, Inc. announced the expansion of its floor plan facility from $750 million to $950 million, further increasing the company’s liquidity and financial flexibility for the future. “The expansion of our floor plan facility, as provided by the accordion feature of our credit facilities, underscores the success of our growth strategy and the strength of our balance sheet,” said Michael ...
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Boating Industry Top 100: Top Dealers applications due Aug. 1
Following the announcement of an application deadline extension, Boating Industry would like to remind those dealers interested in applying for this year’s program to submit applications for the 2023 Top 100: Top Dealers program by August 1, 2023. After speaking with a number of dealerships about the how busy the start of summer was, the staff at Boating Industry felt that dealerships should have ...
Read More »Boating Industry names 2023 Women Making Waves
With the launch of its June/July issue, Boating Industry officially named the 2023 Women Making Waves award winners. The Women Making Waves program — now in its sixth year and a part of Boating Industry’s Top 100 Awards — is Boating Industry’s effort to recognize the multitude of women in the industry who have made and continue to make great ...
Read More »Dimmitt Automotive Group acquires Cycle Springs Powersports
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions recently announced the acquisition of Cycle Springs Powersports in Clearwater, Fla., by The Dimmitt Automotive Group. Cycle Springs Powersports has delivered powersports and marine products to the Tampa Bay community for over 30 years. Cycle Springs Powersports is an authorized dealer for many marine and powersport brands which include Yamaha, Scarab, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Polaris, Slingshot, Sea-Doo, ...
Read More »Boating Industry extends Top 100: Top Dealers application deadline
Boating Industry has announced a extension of the deadline to submit applications for the 2023 Top 100: Top Dealers program. After speaking with a number of dealerships about the how busy the start of summer was, the staff at Boating Industry felt that dealerships should have more time to complete and submit applications for this year’s program. Applications for the 2023 Top ...
Read More »MarineMax, Fraser Yachts open new West Palm Beach office
MarineMax Yachts, in collaboration with Fraser Yachts has expanded their South Florida presence through the opening of a new office in West Palm Beach. The new location will offer yacht sales, charter management and crewing services with a new location in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach. MarineMax Yachts offers yacht sales, brokerage, and charter destinations. In addition to ...
Read More »MarineMax expands in Midwest with acquisition
MarineMax, Inc. announced the acquisition of C&C Boat Works, a full-service boat dealer in Crosslake, Minnesota. The transaction expands MarineMax’s footprint in Minnesota to five locations. For more than 60 years, family-owned C&C Boat Works has provided Minnesota’s Whitefish Chain of Lakes with outstanding customer service and premium brands. The dealership features boats from Barletta, Cobalt, Harris, and Nautique, among others. ...
Read More »KICKER Marine Audio joins ELEVATE SUMMIT 2023 as Leadership Alliance Sponsor
Boating Industry is proud to announce KICKER Marine Audio as a ELEVATE SUMMIT 2023 Leadership Alliance Sponsor and the exclusive Top 100 Awards Gala Entertainment and After Party Sponsor. Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT is the industry’s most important event of the year, bringing together marine thought leaders and professionals from across the country. It will take place Nov. 5-7 at ...
Read More »NMMA announces 2022 CSI dealer awards
The NMMA has announced boat dealer recipients of the 2022 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards. The 2022 CSI Awards honor 1,017 boat dealers for customer satisfaction excellence in sales and 884 boat dealers for excellence in continued service. NMMA uses dealer satisfaction data collected through the Marine Industry CSI program to recognize boat dealers who actively measure customer ...
Read More »MarineMax partners with Habitat for Humanity
MarineMax has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco for the sixth year to sponsor a home for an underserved family. Brett McGill, MarineMax CEO and President, commented, “Habitat for Humanity offers life-changing experiences for these families. We are honored to participate in this process and come together as a team to give back to our community.” ...
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