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THE EARLY 2000s

2007

Rising Tides

During the early 2000s, MarineMax expanded by increasing its dealerships and locations.

Fun Fact: Mercury introduced its FourStroke Verado outboard in 2004.

Spreading Like Water

By 2007, the company grew to include several locations and exceeded $1.2 billion.

2006 2009

A Benchmark Reached

In the summer of 2006, MarineMax reached $1 billion in sales revenue.

Navigating a Sinking Economy

Although the great financial crisis hit, MarineMax weathered the storm and emerged stronger.

Fun Fact: According to an article on boattrader.com, a study from Foresight Research showed online content influenced 84% of new boat buyers to make a purchase.

Panhandle Expansion and

Charter Vacations

• MarineMax acquires Treasure Island Marina in Panama City, FL, in March.

• In October, MarineMax Vacations and charters in the British Virgin Islands were introduced.

2013

MarineMax expands in Connecticut

MarineMax expands its brand portfolio with Ocean Alexander yachts.

Recognition in the British Virgin Islands

In October, MarineMax was named the “Best BVI Yacht Charter Company.”

2015 2017 2016 2018

Hall Marine is Acquired, and a New Leader is Appointed

• MarineMax completes the acquisition of Hall Marine Group in North & South Carolina. In October, MarineMax promoted Brett McGill to Chief Executive Officer and President.

Galeon and More Acquisitions

• In January, MarineMax became the exclusive dealer for Galeon Yachts in the Americas.

• In February, MarineMax acquired Bahia Mar Marina in Pensacola, Florida.

• MarineMax acquired Russo Marine in April.

An Island of a Purchase & 20 Years

• In January, MarineMax purchased Island Marine Center in New Jersey.

• MarineMax celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Fun Fact: According to the NMMA’s 2018 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, the estimated amount of registered and unregistered boats in use in 2018 was 15.8 million.

2019 2021

Full Steam Ahead

• Cruising into 2021, MarineMax became the world’s largest boat and yacht retailer.

• Cruisers Yachts, an iconic American-made luxury boat brand, joined the family in May.

• Intrepid Powerboats also became part of MarineMax in November.

Waters of Diversification

• In April, MarineMax acquired Sail & Ski Center locations in Texas.

MarineMax enters the superyacht service business with Fraser Yachts in July.

More Locations and Manufacturing

• Nisswa Marine joins the family in July.

• In November, Texas MasterCraft became MarineMax Texas MasterCraft.

2020

Beyond the Dock During the Pandemic

• In March, MarineMax increased its technological footprint with Boatyard.

• Insurance services became part of the portfolio with Private Insurance Services, Inc. in July.

• The acquisition of Northrop & Johnson became official in July.

• SkipperBud’s and its affiliate Silver Seas Yachts joined MarineMax in October.

Fun Fact: When the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, MarineMax’s revenue soared to $1.51 billion.

Technology & Present Times

• To enhance its technology services, in January, MarineMax acquired Boatzon.

• MarineMax acquired C&C Boat Works in Crosslake, Minnesota, in June.

An Eye on the Future of Superyacht Services and Marine Operations

• In April, MarineMax closed a deal with Superyacht Management Services.

• MarineMax acquired Island Global Yachting LLC (“IGY Marinas”) in October.

• In December, MarineMax acquired Midcoast Marine Group, LLC.

Fun Fact: Since 2019 to this date, MarineMax had 14 acquisitions!

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