~ Acquires Pensacola’s Bahia Mar Marina ~
CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2016--
MarineMax Inc. (NYSE:HZO), the nation’s largest recreational boat and
yacht retailer, today announced that it has expanded its presence in the
Florida panhandle by acquiring Bahia Mar Marina, in Pensacola.
Bahia Mar Marina, one of Pensacola’s longest running marinas, offers
complete marina services, including haul outs, fiberglass repairs, fuel,
both rack and in-water storage, as well and new and used boat sales.
Bahia Mar is also home to one of Pensacola’s more popular waterfront
restaurants, The Oar House.
William H. McGill, Jr., Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
of MarineMax, Inc., stated, “We are excited to announce the acquisition
of the Bahia Mar Marina. The Florida Panhandle is a growing, vibrant
boating market and this acquisition will allow us to better serve the
needs of boaters in the area. MarineMax’s passion for the boating
lifestyle, along with Bahia Mar’s team and their commitment to providing
customers with excellent service, makes for a great addition to the
MarineMax family.”
About MarineMax
Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, MarineMax is the nation’s largest
recreational boat and yacht retailer. Focused on premium brands, such as
Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, Hatteras, Azimut Yachts, Ocean
Alexander, Galeon, Grady-White, Harris, Crest, Scout, Sailfish, Scarab
Jet Boats, Aquila, and Nautique, MarineMax sells new and used
recreational boats and related marine products and services as well as
provides yacht brokerage and charter services. MarineMax currently has
52 retail locations in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida,
Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North
Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Texas and operates MarineMax
Vacations in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. MarineMax is a New York
Stock Exchange-listed company. For more information, please visit www.marinemax.com.
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MarineMax, Inc.
Michael H. McLamb, Chief Financial Officer
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Heimensen, Public Relations
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