MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) (“MarineMax” or the “Company”), the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht and superyacht services company, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Shelter Bay Marine, a full-service marina and storage facility in the heart of the Florida Keys. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of June 2025 and be accretive in the first full year of operations.
The marina, located in Marathon, Florida, provides unrestricted, direct ocean access with no bridge height limitations. It is capable of storing more than 175 boats, while offering comprehensive service and retail facilities.
“The acquisition of Shelter Bay aligns seamlessly with our strategy of acquiring higher-margin businesses that complement other parts of our business and create valuable synergies,” said Brett McGill, Chief Executive Officer and President of MarineMax. “Geographically, Shelter Bay strengthens our presence in the Middle Keys, building on our growing Ocean Reef and Islamorada locations. The Shelter Bay team has a strong reputation for service excellence that blends well with our culture. In addition, the marina provides another outlet for our premium brands, enhancing the customer experience through greater convenience and expanded access to our offerings.”
As the world’s largest lifestyle retailer of recreational boats and yachts, as well as yacht concierge and superyacht services, MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) is United by Water. We have over 120 locations worldwide, including over 70 dealerships and 65 marina and storage facilities. Our integrated business includes IGY Marinas, which operates luxury marinas in yachting and sport fishing destinations around the world; Fraser Yachts Group and Northrop & Johnson, leading superyacht brokerage and luxury yacht services companies; Cruisers Yachts, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of premium sport yachts, motor yachts, and Aviara luxury dayboats; and Intrepid Powerboats, a premier manufacturer of powerboats. To enhance and simplify the customer experience, we provide financing and insurance services as well as leading digital technology products that connect boaters to a network of preferred marinas, dealers, and marine professionals through Boatyard and Boatzon. In addition, we operate MarineMax Vacations in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, which offers our charter vacation guests the luxury boating adventures of a lifetime. Land comprises 29% of the earth’s surface. We’re focused on the other 71%. Learn more at www.marinemax.com.
