The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Sailsense buys digital switching specialist
The acquisition broadens Sailsense Analytics’ range of machine-learning based, connected applications that aid navigation
UK marina and yacht harbour up for sale
Dart Marina Hotel & Yacht Harbour in Dartmouth is being marketed by Savills
US boat dealership sold
Miller Marine is one of the largest single-point boat dealerships in the US
US boat dealership acquires new Texas location
NXTLVL Holdings buys rival to become five-location dealer
Myers Industries buys third rotational molding operation in three years
Plastic fuel tank manufacturer acquires 41,000ft² rotational molding facility in southeast US, expanding production capabilities
Freedom Boat Club buys largest US franchise
Acquisition includes the right to expand and build new club locations in the territory
UK-based marine insurance broker sold in £500m deal
Tysers is said to be the oldest broker on the Lloyd’s of London insurance market
Patrick Industries acquires wakeboard tower manufacturer
Financial terms were not disclosed
Pensacola Shipyard sold
The full-service marina and boatyard is part of the West Florida boating community
Sea-Fire distributor sold
Fire Ranger represents the company’s fire detection products in South Florida
Freedom Boat Club creates ‘Super Territory’ with new acquisitions
US-based Brunswick Corporation steps up its ’shared boat access’ strategy with multiple purchases in the popular boating region of the greater Atlanta area
Suntex acquires New Jersey marina
US owner of best-in-class marinas adds new location to expanding portfolio
Marina consolidation continues
Yanmar buys Dutch battery tech firm
MarineMax acquires French superyacht management firm
US brokerage makes double acquisition
CED Marine buys US wholesale distributor
UK marine seating manufacturers merge
Fender Innovations acquires Poly Marine Service; Both anticipate good growth
Lippert acquires RV awning manufacturer
French racing yacht specialist sold
Merle Wood & Associates acquires US yacht brokerage
German partnership to buy Lloyd Werft shipyard
Nautical Group Holdings buys Railblaza USA Inc
OneWater continues P&A acquisitions
Chinese takeover of Dutch superyacht yard agreed
Dometic adds two American marine brands to the fold
OneWater Marine acquires US yacht broker with $80m in sales
Patrick Industries acquires stereo brand
New ownership for Hella marine
Load Rite Trailers sold
Nimbus Group acquires Norwegian retailer at 4x EBITDA
