MarineMax Lifestyles Magazine Spring 2020

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MARINEMAX LIFESTYLES

AT THE HELM SPRING 2020

Welcome to MarineMax Lifestyles Happy New Year! As we move forward into 2020, we will continue our focus on providing the best customer experience in the boating industry. We are able to do this by providing service, parts, accessories, boating classes— everything you will need to make the most of the boating lifestyle. We also have planned Getaways! ® and activities to help you maximize your boating adventures. We are passionate about providing the world’s best pleasure boating experience by consistently exceeding the greatest expectations of our customers and creating a hassle-free boating experience.

We spent the past year looking at ways to meet the evolving needs of our customers and monitoring our ever-changing industry. This resulted in some exciting opportunities, including the addition of brands such as Benetti yachts and Aviara boats. We now also offer online boat show

Brett McGill Chief Executive Officer and President

experiences at MarineMax.com and MarineMaxYachts.com websites, where visitors can explore the finest inventory in the industry from the comfort of their own homes. Also, this past year we announced that Sail & Ski of Texas joined our family and our growth with Fraser Yachts helped us expand our yacht management and superyacht offerings.

In the coming year, we will continue to look at ways to help our family of boaters enjoy the boating lifestyle by relaxing on the water with their family and friends. Thank you for boating with us and we hope you have a wonderful year filled with boating adventures.

MarineMax, Inc. is the largest recreational boat retailer in the United States, with over 60 retail stores and service centers nationwide. MarineMax sells new and used pleasure and recreational boats for leisure, fishing, watersports and yachting, and provides customers with free boating classes, Getaways!® trips and more to help customers get the most from the boating lifestyle.

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Dreams Fulfilled

In the Drink - A Family Affair

The Escape Continues

A Sea of Change in Pontoon Boats

Throwback to a Simpler Time

Barrel...

Like a Boss

Home Away From Home

Aquila 70

The Stewart family’s boating dreams outgrew their first Sea Ray – in two months!

The Petrosino family gets comfortable with the boating lifestyle.

Aviara elevates entertainment and extends time on the water with the AV36.

Learn about innovative triple-tube designs and the classic twin-tube models.

How one dad fosters family time on their Scout, the same way he did as a child.

By focusing on fun, participation, and a worthy charity, the Barrel Boss Wake Surf Contest proves a winner.

The Chaneys discover the MarineMax 484 offers the amenities they enjoy at home, and then some.

A yacht built for exploring your world is set to debut in 2020.

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Fly Girl

Evan K. Marshall

Voyaging with Confidence

An Elevated Yachting Experience

Together We Can Save the Ocean

Casino Night

Making Waves

Our Team is Your Advantage

The Galeon 680 Fly delivers exceptional performance coupled with laudable volume and design.

The creator behind some of Ocean Alexander's most extraordinary yacht designs.

For this Florida couple, having MarineMax behind them lets them enjoy longer on-water adventures.

MarineMax acquires Fraser Yachts.

MarineMax teams up with 4ocean to offer customers a way to clean the world’s oceans.

MarineMax hits a royal flush and March of Dimes receives the winnings.

Evelyn Follit & Dr. Rebecca White named WomenInc. Most Influential Corporate Board Directors.

MarineMax supports boat owners with a team of experts who are your boating resource.

Director of Marketing Abbey Heimensen Editor Jim Pieretti Creative Director / Editor Jeff Cooper Copy Editors Amanda Ward, Lisa Harrison Graphic Designers Michael Lukus, Chris Moore The opinions expressed in this magazine are not to be considered official expressions of MarineMax Inc. The publisher reserves the right to accept or reject all editorial or advertising matter. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or artwork. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photograph or illustration without prior written consent from the publisher is strictly prohibited. Printed in the USA. Copyright © 2020 MarineMax Inc.

published by MarineMax, Inc. Any correspondence should be directed to: MarineMax Marketing 2600 McCormick Drive, Suite 200 Clearwater, FL 33759 (727) 531-8150

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EVENTS & GETAWAYS!

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FOR A COMPLETE LIST, VISIT MARINEMAX.COM/EVENTS

ALABAMA

MarineMax Miami

FLORIDA

MarineMax Gulf Shores

MarineMax Clearwater

Women on Water Class Check marinemax.com • Apr Pensacola Getaway!

Check marinemax.com • May Boston Whaler Showcase Check marinemax.com • May Robinson Island Dayaway!

Check marinemax.com • Jun Sea Ray Showcase Check marinemax.com • Jun

Intro to Boating Class MarineMax Clearwater • Jan 18 Women on Water Class MarineMax Clearwater • Feb 12, Apr 8 Florida Keys Getaway!

Florida Keys, June 7 -14

MEMORIAL DAY GETAWAY! Captiva Island

Women on Water Class MarineMax Miami • Jan 18 Open House Demo Days MarineMax Miami • Feb 22 - 23 Sea Ray Captains of Industry Tour MarineMax Miami • Feb 29 Experience Luxury Event Island Gardens • Mar 28 - 29 Open House Demo Day MarineMax Miami • Apr 4 Ocean Reef Spring Fling Getaway!

Check marinemax.com

MarineMax Naples

CONNECTICUT MAY 22 - 25

MarineMax Norwalk Meet the Service Team MarineMax Norwalk • Mar 7 Try It and Buy It Weekend MarineMax Norwalk • Apr 11 - 12 Marina BBQ MarineMax Norwalk • Jun 6

MarineMax Fort Myers

WOMEN ON WATER® CLASS MarineMax Norwalk

MAY 17

5th Annual MarineMax Yacht Gala to Benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital Deep Lagoon Restaurant • Jan 24 Gatsby on the Galeon Docktail Party (invite only) MarineMax Fort Myers • Feb 21 Spring Fling Getaway!

Boca Grande Marina, Boca Grande • Apr 3 - 6 Kentucky Derby Getaway!

Useppa Island Club • May 1- 4 Women on Water Class & New Owner’s Workshop MarineMax Fort Myers • May 6

Women on Water Class MarineMax Naples • Feb 19 Spring Dayaway!

Keewaydin Island • Mar 15 Spring Fling Getaway!

Tween Waters Inn, Captiva Island • Mar 20 - 22 Mother's Day Getaway!

Galleon Marina, Key West • May 8 - 11 Memorial Day Getaway!

South Seas Resort, Captiva Island • May 22 - 25

MarineMax Orlando Women on Water Class MarineMax Orlando • Mar 7, Jun 6 Harris Chain Dayaway!

Mount Dora • Apr 18 Bahamas Getaway!

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CINCO DE MAYO POKER RUN Silver Glen, FL

MarineMax Fort Walton Beach MarineMax Westbrook Safe Boating Class MarineMax Westbrook • Apr 4 Spring into Service Open House MarineMax Westbrook • May 9 CRC Spring River Cleanup Check marinemax.com • May 30 Women on Water Class MarineMax Westbrook • June 13

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Outdoor Adventure Expo Destin • Apr 4 - 6

MAY 2

MarineMax Palm Beach at PGA Marina Open House Demo Day MarineMax Palm Beach • Feb 22, Apr 4

MarineMax Panama City Catching Cobia Seminar Check marinemax.com • Mar Women on Water Class Check marinemax.com • Apr Red Snapper & Bottom Fishing Seminar Check marinemax.com • May USCG Boat Safety Class Check marinemax.com • Jun

MarineMax Pensacola Women on Water Class MarineMax Pensacola • Feb 22 Whalers, Waves, and Wine Check marinemax.com • Apr Harris Pontoon Demo Day Check marinemax.com • May Sea Ray Showcase Check marinemax.com • Jun

MarineMax St. Petersburg

DIRTY DOGS SANDBAR PARTY

St. Patty's Sandbar Bunce's Pass Sandbar • Mar 14 Easter Celebration Docktail MarineMax St. Petersburg • Apr 10 Go Boating! Class Check marinemax.com • May

Boca Grande, MarineMax Venice

MAY 9

MarineMax Sarasota Women on Water Class MarineMax Sarasota • Jan 15 Big Game Getaway!

South Seas Island Resort • Jan 31- Feb 3 Women on Water Class MarineMax Sarasota • Apr 8

GEORGIA MarineMax Cumming

KEY WEST GETAWAY! Galleon Marina, Key West

Demo Day Bald Ridge Marina • Mar 14 Women on Water Class Bald Ridge Marina • April 22, June 17 Sea Ray Captains of Industry Tour Atlanta, GA • Jul 11

JUN 7 - 14

TIGÉ WAKE WEDNESDAY Bald Ridge Marina

MarineMax Pompano Maintenance Class MarineMax Pompano • Jan 18 Miami Boat Show Open House MarineMax Pompano • Feb 22 Palm Beach Boat Show Open House MarineMax Pompano • Apr 4

MarineMax Yacht Center Experience Luxury Event MarineMax Yacht Center • Feb 22 Key West Getaway!

Galleon Marina • Apr 24 - 27

MarineMax Stuart After Show Demo Day MarineMax Stuart • Feb 22, Apr 4 Women on Water Class MarineMax Stuart • Apr 4

MAY 20

MarineMax Venice Stuart Getaway!

Check marinemax.com • Jan 16 - 20 Women on Water Class MarineMax Venice • Feb 8 Tampa Getaway!

Tampa Marriott, Downtown • Mar 6 - 8 Mar Vista Raft Up Sarasota • June 13

MARYLAND MarineMax Baltimore Spring into Boating Demo Day! MarineMax Baltimore • Apr 24 - 25 Women on Water Class MarineMax Baltimore • May 2 Boats & Bubbly Happy Hour Harbor East Marina • May 15 Harbor East “Staycation" Getaway!

Harbor East Marina • Jun 5 - 7 Dock and Dine with Dad Check marinemax.com • Jun 20

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MASSACHUSETTS MarineMax Boston / Danvers

MarineMax Ship Bottom

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey Boating Safety Course MarineMax Ship Bottom • May 2 Women on Water Class MarineMax Brant Beach • May 16 Docking Class MarineMax Brant Beach • May 17

MarineMax Brick

Boating Classes MarineMax Danvers • Jan - Mar Visit marinemax.com for details In-Water Demo Days Bay Pointe Marina • May 1 - 3

LUXURY YACHTS SHOWCASE Bay Pointe Marina

Demo Day MarineMax Brick • Apr 4 Women On Water Class MarineMax Brick • May 9 The Galeon Yacht Experience MarineMax Brick • May 15 - 16 New Jersey Boating Safety Class MarineMax Brick • May 21 Greenwich, CT Getaway!

Greenwich, CT • June 26 - 28

MarineMax Somers Point Demo Day MarineMax Somers Point • Mar 14 New Jersey Boating Safety Course MarineMax Somers Point • Apr 18, May 16 Summer Kickoff BBQ MarineMax Somers Point • May 23 Women on Water MarineMax Somers Point • May 30

MarineMax Island Marine

JUN 19 - 20

MINNESOTA MarineMax Bayport / Excelsior / Rogers

Fishing Seminar MarineMax Island Marine • Feb 22 Demo Day MarineMax Somers Point • Mar 14 CG Auxilary Boating Safety Class MarineMax Somers Point • Apr 25 Women on Water Class MarineMax Somers Point • May 30

NEW YORK MarineMax Huntington / Manhattan

DOGS ON DECK SAFETY COURSE

MarineMax Island Marine

St. Croix/Mississippi River Getaway!® Check marinemax.com After Show Open House MarineMax Rogers • Feb 8 Spring In-Water Boat Show Check marinemax.com • May Nautique Dare to Compare Day MarineMax Excelsior • May 15 - 17 Sea Ray Captains of Industry Tour MarineMax Excelsior • Jun 6

MAY 9

MarineMax Lake Hopatcong

MISSOURI MarineMax Lake Ozark / Osage Beach Save Some Green St. Patrick’s Shindig MarineMax Lake Ozark • Mar 14 Sea Ray de Mayo Party MarineMax Lake Ozark • May 2 Full Moon Sales Event MarineMax Lake Ozark / Osage Beach • Jun 5 Summer Reunion Party MarineMax Lake Ozark • Jun 20 Women on Water Class MarineMax Lake Ozark • Last Thursday of Month from Apr - Aug

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Boating 101 MarineMax Lake Hopatcong • Apr 4 Open House MarineMax Lake Hopatcong • Apr 25 Women on Water Class MarineMax Lake Hopatcong • May 16 Demo Day MarineMax Lake Hopatcong • June 6 Boats & Brunch Main Street Pub • June 20

Local Waterway Class MarineMax Huntington • Mar 14 Coast Guard Safety Class MarineMax Huntington • Apr 11 Cinco De Mayo Sales Event MarineMax Huntington and MarineMax Manhattan • May 2 - 5 Dine Around Sunday Brunch MarineMax Huntington • June 7

WOMEN ON WATER® CLASS MarineMax Huntington

JUN 14

NORTH CAROLINA

SOUTH CAROLINA

MarineMax Dallas

MarineMax Wrightsville Beach

MarineMax Hall Marine Charleston

Masonboro Beach Party Check marinemax.com St. Patrick’s Day Getaway!

Downtown Wilmington • Mar 3 - 15 Intro to Boating Class MarineMax Wrightsville Beach • Apr 11 Cape Lookout Getaway!

Beaufort • Apr 30 - May 3 Wine, Waves, and Wheels Luxury Night MarineMax Wrightsville Beach • May 30

The Pre-Charleston Boat Show Experience MarineMax Charleston • Jan 18 Women on Water Class Daniel Island Marina • Apr 30 Kiawah Cook Out Dayaway!

Kiawah Island • May 17

Spring Fling MarineMax Dallas • Apr 26 Kids and Boating Lake Lewisville • May 23 Liquid Paradise Cedar Creek Lake • Jun 13 Women on Water Class Lake Lewisville • Jun 27

MarineMax Hall Marine Greenville

MarineMax Dallas Yacht Center

Lake Keowee Marina In Water Show Lake Keowee Marina • Apr 18 -19

MASTERCRAFT SURF NIGHTS

OHIO

Sunset Marina

MarineMax Port Clinton Save Some Green St. Pat’s Sale MarineMax Port Clinton • Mar 14 Mother’s Day Brunch MarineMax Port Clinton • May 9 Women on Water: Inboard Session MarineMax Port Clinton • May 28 Demo Day MarineMax Port Clinton • Jun 6

St. Patrick's Day Getaway!

Lake Lewisville • Mar 21 Spring Yachting Festival MarineMax Dallas Yacht Center • Apr 4 Cinco De Mayo Lake Lewisville • May 2 Women On Water Class: Yachting Edition Lake Lewisville • Jun 6

MarineMax Houston

APR - SEP ST 1 & 3RD Wed

CASINO NIGHT

MarineMax Hall Marine Lake Wylie

MarineMax Port Clinton

MAY 28

RHODE ISLAND MarineMax Newport / Wakefield Hats, Horses, & Horsepower – Kentucky Derby Party & Season Kick-off MarineMax Newport • May 2 Newport Oyster Festival and Yachts Bowen's Wharf • May 17 - 20 Whalers and Flag Day Demo Event MarineMax Newport • Jun 13 -14

March Madness In Water Boat Sale MarineMax Lake Wylie • Mar 20 Spring Launch MarineMax Lake Wylie • Apr 18 May Preseason Summer In-Water Show & Sale MarineMax Lake Wylie • May 23 Jumpin June Boat Sale & In-Water Show MarineMax Lake Wylie • Jun 27

MarineMax Mardi Gras Getaway!

Galveston • Feb 21 Women On Water Class MarineMax Houston • Mar 28 Moody Gardens/ Offatts Bayou Getaway!

Offatts Bayou • May 23 Outlaw Challenge Check marinemax.com • June

MarineMax Sail & Ski San Antonio Boat Maintenance Seminar MarineMax Sail & Ski San Antonio • Feb 1, Mar 7 Boating Safety Certification Course MarineMax Sail & Ski San Antonio • Mar 28, Jun 27 Summer Kick Off Docktails Cranes Mill Marina on Canyon Lake • Jun

TEXAS MarineMax Sail & Ski Austin Boat Safety Certification Class MarineMax Sail & Ski Austin • Jan 25, Apr 25 Boat Maintenance Seminar MarineMax Sail & Ski Austin • Feb 1, Apr 18 Spring Open House MarineMax Sail & Ski Austin • Apr 4 Sea Ray Captains of Industry Tour MarineMax Sail & Ski Austin • May 16

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BOAT SHOWS FOR A COMPLETE LIST, VISIT MARINEMAX.COM/BOATSHOWS

JANUARY

MARCH

MAY

Houston International Boat Show NRG Center, Houston, TX • Jan 3 - 12

St. Charles Boat Show Convention Center, St. Charles, MO • Mar 5 - 8

Great Lakes Boating Festival Grosee Point Yacht Club, MI • May 15 - 17

New York International Boat Show Javits Center, NY • Jan 22 - 26

Mobile Boat Show Convention Center, Mobile, AL • Mar 6 - 8

Crystal Coast Boat Show Morehead City, NC • May 18 - 19

Overland Park Boat Show Convention Center, KS • Jan 23 - 26

Greater Philadelphia Boat Show Expo Center at Oaks, PA • Mar 6 - 8

Minneapolis Boat Show Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN

Tampa Bay Boat Show FL State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL • Mar 6 - 8

Jan 23 - 26

Savannah Boat Show Convention Center, Savannah, GA • Mar 20 - 22

Baltimore Boat Show Convention Center, Baltimore, MD • Jan 23 - 26 Upstate South Carolina Boat Show Convention Center, Greenville, SC • Jan 23 - 26 Charleston Boat Show Convention Center, SC • Jan 24 - 26 Jacksonville Boat Show Prime F. Osborn Center, FL • Jan 24 - 26 Tulsa Boat, Sport and Travel Show River Spirit Expo at Expo Square, Tulsa, OK Jan 28 - Feb 3 St. Louis Boat & Sportshow America's Center & The Dome, St. Louis, MO

San Antonio Boat & Outdoor Expo Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall, San Antonio, TX

JUNE

Mar 27-29

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW West Palm Beach, FL

APRIL Jacksonville In-Water Boat Show Metropolitan Park Marina, Jacksonville, FL Apr 3 - 5

New England Boat Show Convention Center, Boston, MA • Feb 8 - 16

Oriental In-Water Boat Show Oriental Harbor Marina, Oriental, NC

Atlantic City Boat Show Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ Feb 26 - Mar 1

Apr 17 - 19 Bay Bridge Boat Show Bay Bridge Marina, Stevensville, MD

Punta Gorda Boat Show Downtown Punta Gorda, FL • Feb 27 - Mar 1

Apr 17-19

Central Carolina Boat & Fishing Expo Coliseum, Greensboro, NC • Feb 28 - Mar 1

Lake Ozark Marine Dealers In-Water Show Dog Days Bar & Grill, Lake Ozarks, MO Apr 17 - 19 Charleston In-Water Boat Show Brittlebank Park & Bristol Marina, SC

MIAMI INT'L BOAT SHOW

Apr 17 - 19

Miami Marine Stadium, Miami, FL

Suncoast Boat Show Marina Jack, Sarasota, FL • Apr 24 - 26 Catawba Island Boat & Yacht Show Port Clinton, OH • Apr 24 - 26

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Hilton Head Island Boat Show Windmill Harbour, Hilton Head, SC Apr 25 - 26

Bay Harbor Boat Show Bay Harbor, MI • Jun 19 - 21

JULY MAR 26 - 29

FEBRUARY

Biloxi Boat Show MS Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, MS • Feb 7 - 9

MAY 20 - 22

Orlando Boat Show Convention Center, Orlando, FL • Mar 27-29

Dallas Winter Boat Show Dallas Market Hall, Dallas, TX • Jan 31 - Feb 9

Mid-Atlantic Boat Show Convention Center, Charlotte, NC • Feb 7 - 9

Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL

Orange Beach Wharf Boat Show Orange Beach, AL • Mar 20 - 22

Jan 30 - Feb 2

Columbia Boat Show Fairgrounds, Columbia, SC • Feb 7 - 9

TAMPA BAY TIMES BOAT SHOW

Dallas Summer Boat Show Dallas Market Hall, Dallas, TX • Jul 16 - 19

YOU’RE A LONG WAY FROM WORK, DOROTHY.

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LEISURE / SEA RAY

DREAMS FULFILLED THE STEWART FAMILY’S BOATING DREAMS OUTGREW THEIR FIRST SEA RAY – IN TWO MONTHS! WRITTEN BY LOUISA BECKETT

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iving on Lake Hancock in

The family immediately began

Winter Garden, FL, a popular

using the boat for tubing on the lake –

area with boaters because it

much to the boys’ delight. “When we

comprises three lakes connected

take off, they always do a countdown,”

by canals, it was only a matter of

Bill said. “Liam likes to be the lookout,

time before Lorna and Bill Stewart

saying, ‘Daddy speed up; Daddy slow

and their sons, Liam, 7, and Ashton,

down!’ They love hitting the waves in

5, started shopping for a boat. Lorna,

the tube.”

who is from Naples, FL., and Bill, from

The Stewarts’ relationship with

Tallahassee, FL., both grew up with

MarineMax didn’t end with the

family boats, but this would be the

delivery, however – far from it. “One

first one they owned themselves. So,

of the great things about MarineMax is

they took their time and did extensive

they have all these events,” Bill said.

research into the best and safest

“I did Women on Water in February. It

models for their family on the lake.

was an incredible experience,” Lorna

The process led them to MarineMax

said, referring to the MarineMax

Orlando, which has served Central

Women on Water ® (WOW) class that

Florida for over 40 years.

puts women at the helm and helps

“We found out about MarineMax

them to enhance their boating skills.

from identifying prospective boats and

“Being a mom with two kids and not

finding the dealership that sold them,”

having a ton of [boating] experience, it

Bill said. MarineMax Orlando Sales

truly helped with my confidence.”

Consultant Stephanie Ecimovic worked

While she was at the WOW

with the Stewarts to help them narrow

class, Lorna learned more about

down the choices.

the MarineMax Getaways! ® series of

“We had a really positive

boaters’ rendezvous that let owners

experience with her,” Bill said. “She

voyage to new destinations and enjoy

was helping us to find the right boat,

the boating lifestyle with their peers.

and it took several months.”

After seeing the list of MarineMax

Bill’s main interest was the boat’s

Orlando’s 2019 Getaways! trips, Lorna

technology, while Lorna focused on

came home and said to Bill, “You’re

safety for the kids. Ultimately, they

not going to believe this – we have

settled on a lightly used Sea Ray 270

to sign up for as many of these as we

Sundeck with inboard power, an ideal

possibly can!”

towboat for family watersports fun on

The problem was that the Stewarts

Lake Hancock. The family took delivery

didn’t feel their 270 Sundeck was the

of the boat on February 19, 2019, when

right boat to take offshore on Getaways!

Capt. Gregory LaRose of MarineMax

like the one to the Bahamas that was

Orlando brought it to Lake Hancock

scheduled for June, even as part of a

and gave the Stewarts an orientation

flotilla led by a MarineMax captain.

We named the boat Hei Hei after a Disney character in the movie Moana.

As a special plus, the service department at the dealership put the name on the boat and gave us a Hei Hei mascot toy as a surprise.

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While they were having a great

the technology,” Bill said. “The new

time boating and tubing on Lake

Verado engines were a plus and having

Hancock with the boys, their boating

Skyhook and Joystick Piloting just

dreams had begun to expand far

sealed the deal for us.”

beyond its shores.

Even at home, the family had one

Bill knew that Mercury Marine’s Skyhook digital anchor, which utilizes

dream that so far had gone unfulfilled.

GPS to keep the boat in the same

“We can see the Disney fireworks every

position at the touch of a button, and

night from our backyard,” Bill said.

Joystick Piloting for Outboards, which

They really wanted to take their boat

puts 360-degree control of the boat

out onto the middle of the lake to see the

right at your fingertips, would make it

fireworks away from the light pollution

easier for him to dock the bigger boat,

onshore, but he didn’t feel comfortable

even at night.

about bringing it back home and docking

In early May, Capt. LaRose came

it at night without the aid of more

back to Lake Hancock towing the

marine electronics.

Stewarts’ new Sea Ray SDX 290 OB.

“We wanted to do more – we

“We named the boat Hei Hei after a

wanted to go bigger,” Bill said. Two

Disney character in the movie Moana,”

months after they bought their Sea

Bill said. “As a special plus, the service

Ray 270, they went back to MarineMax

department at the dealership put the

Orlando and told Stephanie Ecimovic

name on the boat and gave us a Hei Hei

they were ready to trade up to a bigger

mascot toy as a surprise!”

boat. “I don’t think she had words – her mouth was open,” he said.

This time around, the Stewarts

A few days after the Stewarts took delivery of their new boat, we checked in with them to see how it was going

picked out a new Sea Ray SDX 290

– and learned they already had made

OB with twin 250hp Mercury Verado

their first fireworks-watching run.

outboards. “We wanted to stay with Sea Ray because we really loved

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“It was fantastic – and so easy with that joystick!” Bill said.

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LEISURE / BOSTON WHALER

IN THE DRINK – A FAMILY AFFAIR THE ENTIRE PETROSINO FAMILY GETS COMFORTABLE WITH THE BOATING LIFESTYLE. WRITTEN BY SUE RODMAN

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haron and Neil Petrosino weren’t looking to be boat owners, even though they had both grown up around boats. Then they

moved from New Jersey to the west coast of Florida. After their daughter Annie and son Nick brought up the idea, the couple began to notice the local marinas filled with different types of watercrafts.

Eventually they wandered into their local Naples MarineMax store, just to look, and met Bob McIntosh.

“We talked to Bob over several months and he really helped us decipher the lifestyle we were looking for,” said Sharon. “He truly listened to our priorities, and got to know us, including the kids. It wasn’t until he understood our family and our goals that he talked about the different types of boats that would fit our situation.”

In the end, the Petrosinos settled on a Boston Whaler 230 Vantage, christened In the Drink. Since they had two teenagers who would be driving the boat on their own, safety was a key factor in their decision and the fact that the Boston Whaler is the ‘Unsinkable Legend’ appealed to them. They took full advantage of MarineMax’s unlimited boat training.

“We knew our son Nick would be driving the boat quite a bit, often without us,” Sharon began. “We wanted to make sure he was very comfortable driving in the Naples Bay and surrounding area which can be choppy and have a lot of large boat traffic. The MarineMax captain took him out by himself and showed him exactly what to do. It gave us all the confidence we needed.”

It wasn’t just Nick that benefited from MarineMax training. When the Petrosinos first brought the boat home, they had difficulty getting the boat on and off their lift, they called Bob for help.

“The family lived on a tight canal that would be difficult for an experienced captain to navigate, so we sent our delivery captain to show them some tips and simply help them through repetition until everyone was comfortable,” said McIntosh.

Bob was also the go-to when Hurricane Irma was about to slam the west coast of Florida.

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beautiful, new boat, which was on a lift in our backyard, was going to end up flying in the storm and hitting our house. I called Bob and he reassured me that the canal would protect it and he told me to take the cover off In the Drink so it would not be lifted in the air by the strong winds and all should be fine,” said Sharon. “From my professional background, I understand the value of good customer service.

The relationship we have with Bob and MarineMax goes above and beyond that

platform with recessed telescoping dive

tourists. They all had a great time and the

and takes customer service to a whole

ladder and grab rail make it the ideal boat

navigation system made the Dome Houses

new level.“

for playing in the water. The Petrosinos

easy to locate.

The Petrosinos have now gotten the

favorite place to do that is Keewaydin

They love the MarineMax Casino

hang of the boating lifestyle. Sharon and

Island, where they can raft up with other

Nights which are fun parties with great

Neil both come from big families and are

boats or run up on the beach. When it’s

food, entertainment and open access to

often entertaining out-of-town guests,

time to get out of the sun, the hard top

tour the beautiful yachts and large boats

which is when they truly appreciate the

provides welcome shade.

being sold by MarineMax. Sharon and

Vantage’s spacious and flexible seating

The family has started to venture a

Neil also participated in a MarineMax

options, including bow seating with lounge

little further from home too, relying on

Getaway!® to South Seas Resort on Captiva

backrests on both port and starboard, plus

the Raymarine Axiom electronics and

Island, but not by boat. The weather that

the optional stowable table, perfect for

navigation package that includes pre-

weekend was iffy, and they decided not

afternoon snacks and cocktails.

loaded charts for navigation, and the

to go via water so they drove by car. Bob

Petrosino’s favorite feature, breadcrumbs.

McIntosh got them passes to the event and

and low pedestal, and there is a fold-out

The breadcrumbs allow them to venture

they were able to enjoy the festivities even

stern seat with backrest so their moms,

as far as they want, in and out of coves,

though they came by land, not sea.

sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and

knowing they’ll have a GPS guide to get

Neil and Sharon Petrosino are

friends can all be comfortable at the

them back where they started. Recently,

entering a new stage in their life. Their

same time.

Annie asked Sharon and Neil to take her

children are now age 21 and 20 and have

and some friends on the 20 mile trip on

gone off to college and are working, and

to expand a large cockpit area for

the Gulf by boat to explore the Dome

they find themselves as empty nesters.

entertaining, complete with 35-quart YETI

Houses, which are peculiar looking

They aren’t worried, though. “If you want

cooler, cutting board and sink with drain

stilt structures located in the water off

your kids to come back after they’ve left

that Sharon likes to call her cocktail table.

Marco Island that have become a popular

the nest,” joked Sharon, "get a beach house

destination for local fishermen and

and get a boat."

Custom helm seating has both a high

Aft seating stows seamlessly

The Vantage’s extended integral swim

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CONFIDENT BOSTONWHALER.COM

TO THE CORE

Boston Whaler leads the industry in performance, comfort and capaBility.

Consider the bold 350 Outrage: Thanks to Whaler’s unique V-hull design and an array of purpose-driven features, this rugged offshore fishing machine delivers a remarkably soft, dry ride — all the way to the fish and back.

With Core Confidence, every outing is a win.

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LEISURE / AVIARA

THE ESCAPE CONTINUES AVIARA ELEVATES ENTERTAINMENT AND EXTENDS TIME ON THE WATER WITH THE AV36.

WRITTEN BY ERIC DOYNE

The AV36’s aesthetic maintains the Aviara’s clean, striking shape with an interior that exudes European styling and a more spacious cabin that extends all day adventures through the night.

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A

viara Boats expanded options

for two. An optional generator

for luxury day boat owners

provides heating and air and the AV36

are available in both sterndrive and

Aviara Boats, including the AV36,

with the announcement of its

has a separate wet head. Premium

outboard propulsion options. AV36

follow-up model, the AV36,

Klipsch Audio is standard in the AV36,

outboard configurations come standard

at the Fort Lauderdale International

delivering concert-level sound through

with Mercury Joystick Piloting for

Boat Show. Its second model launch

full-range speakers, subwoofers, digital

Outboards (JPO) paired with Twin

within a year, the AV36 is a 36-foot

amplifiers and a premium Bongiovi

Mercury Verado 400 HP engines or

luxury bowrider that takes Aviara’s

digital signal processor with four

Triple Verado 300 HP engines as an

progressive luxury to a grander scale,

customizable volume control zones. An

upgrade option. Sterndrive AV36

elevating owners’ endless days on the

Audio+Video package for the cabin is

configurations feature twin Ilmor MV8

water. The AV36 joins the AV32, both

available on the AV36 as well.

6.0L MPI 380 HP engines with optional

of which are exclusively sold through

The AV36 delivers precision

twin Ilmor MV8 6.2L GDI 430 HP or

MarineMax. The new AV36 is driven

performance matched with an

twin Ilmor MV8 7.4L 483 HP engines.

to entertain, creating a flawless open

innovative helm experience. For

A OneTouch Joystick is standard for

water experience rooted in precision

captains, elevated control begins at

sterndrive configurations. Performance

control, guest entertainment and

the clean, digital-forward Monolith

for all AV36 propulsion configurations

premium, modern comfort for

helm featuring a triple-display dash,

includes top speeds above 50 MPH, 32

all-day luxury.

handcrafted Italian steering wheel and

MPH optimal cruise speeds with ranges

The AV36’s aesthetic maintains

joystick piloting. The dash components

exceeding more than 230 miles.

the Aviara’s clean, striking shape with

include a 16” Garmin display for charts

an interior that exudes European

and navigation, 10.1” boat control and

styling and a more spacious cabin that

stereo display and a 7” engine display.

extends all day adventures through the night. The AV36’s open deck offers a comfortable seating arrangement with unique transom barstool-style seating and stepped transom seating aft. The AV36 is offered with two deck configurations, one with a wet bar that integrates extra seating capacity, and another that passes on the seating in exchange for a larger food preparation area with up to two refrigerators and two grills.

Enhancements below deck create a guest retreat to escape the elements, or even stay the night with sleeping

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LEISURE / CREST, HARRIS, BENNINGTON

A SEA OF CHANGE IN PONTOON BOATS FROM INNOVATIVE TRIPLE-TUBE DESIGNS WITH HIGHER HORSEPOWER, TO THE BELOVED TWIN-TUBE MODELS. WRITTEN BY JEFF HEMMEL

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Bennington G25 Fastback

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Crest Continental 270

I

n case you haven’t noticed,

but then he cranked the wheel and

rear-facing loungers, multi-position

pontoon boats are cool. I may

performed a high-speed corner that

sunbed/lounge combos, even actual

have grown up dismissing them

would do a slalom water skier proud.

bars (I’m looking at you, Bennington

as little more than cocktail-cruise

I remember thinking two things.

23 RBR). Pontoons also continue to

platforms for senior citizens but

One, I clearly knew very little about the

make excellent fishing platforms, with

that opinion changed. I remember

“modern” pontoon boat market. And

numerous models, like Harris’ Cruiser

the moment. Setting up to do a

two, the next several hours suddenly

LX 200 Fish or Crest’s Classic LX Fish,

magazine shoot out on a class of boats

looked like one heck of a lot of fun.

outfitted for the task with pedestal

I had never previously covered, one

To be fair, pontoons still and

fishing chairs, livewells and

manufacturer’s rep came screaming

will likely always excel at the putt-

rod holders.

into view aboard the brand’s latest

putt cocktail cruise. Their living

model, outfitted with triple pontoons

room-like topsides and seemingly

and horsepower I witnessed that

below and a surprisingly high

endless floorplans are tailor made for

morning, however, has arguably

horsepower outboard on the transom.

relaxation, comfort and socializing.

forever changed the market.

Watching the boat tear up our test

While parallel couches remain the

The former came to the forefront with

lake’s early morning glass, my reaction

standard in the bow, aft layouts

the introduction of performance-

to the speed alone was visceral,

have evolved to include features like

oriented strakes and foils, added to

The intoxicating mix of handling

previously simple pontoon “logs” to generate lift at the bow, reduce drag and allow craft to corner without the old-school, outboard heel that plagued early models. The latter came as performance-hungry enthusiasts, in addition to those who just desired greater passenger carrying capacity, began to embrace ever greater power.

The shift to larger platforms and heavier, higher-powered outboards (even the occasional sterndrive) required larger tube diameters and a third, center pontoon to provide adequate buoyancy and safely carry the load. These higher horsepower offerings enabled pontoons to reach previously unheard of speeds and,

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in reciprocal fashion, inspired new

Bennington G25 Fastback Harris Crowne TE

handling features to both exploit and

bringing a touch of deadrise angle

harness the newfound power.

to improve handling. Bennington’s

longer a place for more traditional,

Elliptical Sport Package (ESP) goes so

twin ‘toon designs. In fact, they

pontoon brands — Bennington, Crest,

far as to offer a 32”, elliptically shaped

remain a huge portion of the market,

and Harris — and you’ll note a familiar

center pontoon paired with smaller,

dominating the introductory categories

theme. All offer high-end performance

25” outer pontoons, truly mimicking a

as well as a majority of midrange

innovations designed to exploit that

V-hull’s running surface and resulting

offerings. Twin pontoon boats are

third, center tube. Performance strake

in a pronounced inside lean through

great for a wide variety of horsepower

designs are a starting point. Tube sizes

the corners. And then there’s Harris’

applications, both small and midrange

and position also come into play. Crest

flagship, twin-engine Crowne 270 TE.

length models, and consumers who

pairs 25” outer tubes with a 26” center

It features 27” diameter pontoons and

prefer to casually cruise, stretch their

pontoon on its Caribbean Platinum 250,

a proprietary lifting strake design that

purchase and fuel budgets, or take

promises to similarly produce V-hull-

kids and friends to their favorite

like handling, while making the most

fishing hole rather than rail through

of massive horsepower potential on

a 50 mph turn. And like their high-

the transom. (As those twin engines

power brethren, those same strakes

can be coupled to a joystick and

and handling additions can produce

some truly awesome software, docking

surprisingly spirited performance.

also becomes child’s play even in

Several manufacturers ballparked

stiff crosswinds.)

21’ to 25’ and 140-150 horsepower as

Look at MarineMax’s premier

Triple pontoon models have even

All this is not to say there’s no

the point to which a triple pontoon’s

brought pontoons into markets they

advantages begin to win out over a

seldom ventured into in the past.

twin tube design, but clearly there’s

The larger diameter, triple pontoon

wiggle room on both sides.

design provides the buoyancy, stability

I’ll ponder the question more the

and handling long needed to tackle

next time I’m out on the water on a

rougher coastal waters. The higher

pontoon. But first, excuse me if I bring

speed potential of triple pontoon boats

it up to speed then rail through a high-

also opens the doors to higher-speed

speed turn. I’ve found the reactions

watersports like slalom skiing.

are priceless.

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FISHING / SCOUT

THROWBACK TO A SIMPLER TIME HOW ONE DAD FOSTERS FAMILY TIME ON THEIR SCOUT, THE SAME WAY HE DID AS A CHILD. WRITTEN BY REAGAN HAYNES

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B

en McCoy has happy memories

something, they’ll come back and help and

growing up on the Wilmington,

take pictures. It’s just a great family boat.”

N.C., shores, spending days

McCoy and his son Benjamin, who turned

aboard the family Scout. So

16 in November, also take father-son trips

when his wife had a job opportunity in Charleston, S.C., one of the draws of the

“I remember, as a kid, how I hit an

area was getting his whole family out on

age where I was just off with my friends,”

the water, the same way he had done as a

says McCoy. “As a parent, I wanted to delay

child. “We really moved back down here

that point as long as possible. Having the

to give my family that same lifestyle back,”

boat, and having that family interaction,

says McCoy, who works in IT for a major

and also that one-on-one time with my son

financial institution.

when it’s just the two of us, I want to take

He and his son had fished from an

It’s all about fishing and all about boats...

That’s all they want to talk about, and that was the same with me and my dad.

focused just on fishing.

advantage of it while I can.

aluminum freshwater boat back in North

Those interactions have continued

Carolina, but being closer to shore meant

growing Benjamin’s passion for fishing,

buying something more compatible with

and McCoy quickly realized he wanted

the region. He also wanted a boat that

a smaller boat that his son could take

would foster a more inclusive family

and use when he was tied up at work,

experience for his wife and 14-year-old

says Dotson Guice, their sales rep at

daughter, who don’t prefer fishing.

MarineMax Charleston. “They looked

For McCoy, who was partial to the

at some smaller technical skiffs that his

brand and its role in those childhood

son had found online,” says Guice. “They

family moments, the 2018 Scout 235 XSF fit

realized it wasn’t worth spending that

the bill.“My wife and daughter love to go

kind of money, and preferred having

out. My son and I will fish off the back and

matching style boat as what they had;

they’ll sit up in the coffin seat and enjoy

instead they fell in love with the 2019

the view,” says McCoy. “If we hook up with

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Guice was able to find one all rigged up for fishing, giving them a turnkey experience without having to add the

the boat himself so he can take his buddies out fishing.

“That’s the way it was when I was

McCoy laughs at their rapid progression in the Scout family, saying: “Somehow we managed to go from an

fishing enhancements, says McCoy. “It’s

growing up; my brother and friends and

aluminum bass boat to getting into two

all about fishing and all about boats,”

I would all go out,” says McCoy. “I’d much

Scouts in two years.” Still, he’s already

says Guice. “That’s all they want to talk

rather him be on that boat fishing than

thinking of trading the 235 for the Scout

about, and that was the same with me

playing video games or something else.”

300 LXF so he can keep it in the water

and my dad. They’re evolving pretty

Between the two boats, some

rapidly, so it’s pretty fun to watch from

combination of the family is out just

my perspective.”

about every weekend, says McCoy, and

Guice’s personal experience and connection with boating and fishing comes through, says McCoy. “MarineMax

on Kiawah Island, as well as do offshore fishing trips and overnights.

“They love the brand, and the people,

that will continue through the off season

as well as their boats,” says Guice. “They

now that they’re trailering the 235.

just love everything about a Scout.”

“I’d had it in dry stack and that had

McCoy already has one box checked —

has been wonderful to deal with,” says

its benefits, but on New Years Day, it was

McCoy. “They’ve done all of the service

just gorgeous,” recalls McCoy. “I wanted

on the boats and been fabulous to work

to go on the boat and I couldn’t. So to

improvement over the bass boats,” says

with. Dotson’s been a huge help, with his

me, especially with my son now and the

McCoy. “I think she’s with me on the

ability to get the 177 rigged for me the

flexibility of us both doing the trailering

fact that my next boat is something we

way I wanted.”

and launching, a lot of the conveniences

can keep somewhere in the water, so it’s

Since taking ownership of the

of having it in dry stack were offset by

practically walk out and take off.”

177, McCoy has been teaching his son

having it in dry stack. So we decided to

how to back the trailer up and launch

put it back on a trailer this year.”

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his wife is on board with the idea.

“To her, the Scout’s an immense

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WATERSPORTS / NAUTIQUE

BARREL...

LIKE A BOSS

BY FOCUSING ON FUN, PARTICIPATION AND, A WORTHY CHARITY, THE BARREL BOSS WAKE SURF CONTEST PROVES A WINNER. WRITTEN BY JEFF HEMMEL

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P

icture the “average” wake surf contest and the first image that comes to mind is likely that of a skilled pro rider, carving up

a perfect wave. Everyday recreational enthusiasts? We’re more or less landlubbers, relegated to the shoreline while those paid professionals get to enjoy the perfectly sculpted wakes of a flagship boat.

The Barrel Boss Wake Surf Contest is different. Put on annually by MarineMax Sail & Ski Austin, Barrel Boss invites all riders to participate, no matter what their age or skill level.

MarineMax and Nautique to keep this

It’s a formula that will see organizers

event affordable, fun, and ensure that

the format of Barrel Boss puts the

hold their 12th annual event in 2020

we keep the same grassroots appeal

emphasis on fun. Rather than stress on

on nearby Lake Travis. And one that

people have come to expect from

a trick run, riders are invited to simply

shares a familiar MarineMax mantra —

Barrel Boss.”

show the judges what they can do in a

to bring families and friends together

Last year’s event, held September

Unlike many competitive events,

two-minute “expression session” with

through a shared love and enjoyment

29th at the MarineMax dealer’s nearby

a generous, three-fall limit. There’s no

of boating.

Sail & Ski Yacht Club & Marina, was

points system in place or penalty for

pulled by the 2020 Nautique G23, a

repeating a trick. The goal is simply

appreciation event at its core,” explains

five-time Wakesurf Boat of the Year

to have riders get out on the water,

MarineMax Sail & Ski’s Bonnie Starrak.

featuring the builder’s legendary

have a good time and show the judging

“Wake surfing is for everyone in

Nautique Surf System. Demos of the

crew what they’ve got. Rather than

the family and Barrel Boss tries to

G23, as well as the versatile GS 22 and

the highest point score, it’s the most

support this by offering a fun, lightly

GS 24 were available throughout the

memorable ride that takes home the

competitive event to show off their

day. Everyone who stopped by was also

win, in a broad range of categories

skills and meet other people in the

treated to food, music, even a giant

including Groms, Juniors, Interpretive,

community. We rely on support from

water slide.

Veterans/Adaptive, Women, and Men.

“Barrel Boss is a customer

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Charities have also long taken home a win at Barrel Boss. The last two year’s that charity recipient has been The Other 23, a nonprofit with a truly unique focus — introducing both current military and veterans to the incredible benefits of wake and ocean surfing and the camaraderie that comes with being included in the surfing community.

“Surfing literally has a therapeutic effect on the body,” explains The Other 23’s Mike Ward. “Basically it’s a bilateral stimulation of the brain which increases synapse growth. There are very few things that encourage synapse growth in the adult brain and surfing is one of those. If you have PTSD, if you have a traumatic brain injury, coming out here and surfing literally helps your brain organize the mess that’s going on up there so you can focus on the wave you’re riding.”

The Other 23 — named in reference to the organization’s focus not just on one hour of surfing but rather “the other 23” hours of the day where participants are able to bond, tell stories, build trust and build a support system of other individuals who are ready to help make positive change happen — began in Austin. The charity is now the recipient of all entry fees generated at the event.

“Barrel Boss is a huge opportunity for us,” continues Ward. “We started out talking to MarineMax Sail & Ski because of their Adaptive division, because working with vets you get a lot of adaptive veterans out here who are athletes. They’re missing limbs or have had hip reconstructions, whatever it is that turns them into an adaptive athlete. Barrel Boss has been amazing about creating an Adaptive division so we can have these guys come out and compete against other adaptive riders.”

“This is a local competition with local riders and supports local companies,” adds The Other 23 founder Adam Caballero. “That’s a big draw for us as far as wanting to be involved.

Really just taking care of our own, taking care of the community, taking care of Austin, Texas and being very proud of that.”

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VACATIONS / BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

HOME AWAY FROM HOME THE CHANEYS DISCOVER THE MARINEMAX 484 OFFERS THE AMENITIES THEY ENJOY AT HOME, AND THEN SOME. WRITTEN BY LIZ PASCH

R

alph Chaney was 13 years old when he bought

also enjoy the thrill of exploring international waters.

his first boat, a flat-bottom skiff to tool around

They chartered a sailboat in St. Vincent, Grenada and

the bayous off the Gulf of Mexico. Many years

Tobago and have chartered with MarineMax Vacations

later, Ralph and his wife, Carla, raised their

five times, including in the Abaco Islands in The

family boating on Lake Travis near Austin, Texas, where

Bahamas. But their favorite charter location (so far) is

their kids waterskied every weekend behind a 23-foot

the British Virgin Islands (BVI). “In the Abacos, you can

Excaliber bowrider that was ideal for the smooth lake

find yourself in shallow water very quickly, so you gotta

to enjoy the kids’ watersports and family time. Today,

know the tide charts,” says Ralph. “In the BVI, the ease

the Chaneys live on a small canal in Clearwater Beach,

of getting around is incredible. You can always see the

Florida, that connects to the Gulf, where they still

next island, except for Anegada. Other places, you have to

enjoy the boating lifestyle. “Our 30-foot Robalo is ideal to

plan two days in advance. There’s just nothing negative

anchor off one of the out islands off Clearwater,”

about the BVIs.”

says Ralph.

Like many MarineMax Vacations guests, the Chaneys love boating not only in their local cruising waters but

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Although the Chaneys’ most recent charter in the BVIs was no exception to their previous positive charter experiences, there was one change they looked forward

We have chartered in the BVI the last three of four years, so we know the area well. MarineMax had moved into their new home port so yachts are very accessible.

to. “In our planning process, we saw a video of the

Ralph adds that when you’re on a charter of

brand new 48-foot powercat before it had actually been

any length of time and regardless of the location, it’s

launched, so we were very excited to charter it,” says

important to know the people you’re going with. “Even

Ralph, who adds that their May 2019 BVI charter was the

though the boat is big, it’s still a boat and you’re confined

perfect proving ground for this new model.

to a space that’s limited.” Even so, Ralph says they’ve

“We have chartered in the BVI the last three of four

never had any real arguments on a yacht. “We’ve had

years, so we know the area well. MarineMax had moved

twenty different couples on the yachts throughout our

into their new home port so yachts are very accessible,”

charter experience. We now have people calling us

says Ralph. “The reason we moved to the MarineMax

asking if we’re going on a charter again and ask if they

484 is because they include a watermaker on the yacht.

can go. They don’t really want to captain the yacht, which

It’s hard when you have to constantly watch your fresh

is fine because that’s where I feel most comfortable,

water on board. When you have a watermaker, it’s just

at the helm.”

like being at home.” In addition, the boat is set up in a

Even though the MarineMax 484 is much larger and

way that’s comfortable and not a huge departure of the

a different style than Ralph’s Robalo, he feels it’s actually

way you live on dry land.

much easier to maneuver. “The engines are spaced so

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far apart that you can turn the 484 on a dime. If you have any history or can turn on your computer and go to Facebook, you can probably handle the instrumentation on any MarineMax powercat,” says Ralph, who adds that he uses the autopilot a lot. “If you’re only going six knots, you tend to not go in a straight line, so you overcompensate with the steering. When you put the autopilot on, it makes it so easy.”

Regarding the boat’s other amenities, Ralph admits that there’s a lot more on the 484 than on his, so there’s a learning curve, but all of the information and procedures are completely covered in the presentation and at the dock before you leave the marina. “A couple of the guys on the boat participated in the presentation with me, which is a safety feature to have others there,” says Ralph, and adds that his first charter was just him and his wife. “We chartered a 36-foot boat about fifteen years ago. When we’d pull up to a mooring ball, my wife would handle the boat and I’d handle the mooring.”

Ralph does have one piece of advice for would-be charterers. “Because this is a luxury yacht that you are chartering, you have to remember, this is still a boat. And with that said, expect little things to possibly break or go bad. But, MarineMax has always been very speedy in sending someone out to fix whatever was not functioning properly.”

Ralph adds that it was one of the couples’ first charter, and they were ecstatic with the experience.

Prior to the trip, they didn’t understand why the Chaneys liked to charter. “When we returned the boat, he said ‘Now I get it.’”

New to Chartering?

Experience the British Virgin Islands by sea!

MarineMax Vacations will be hosting group charter trips this year. We’re calling it the first-time flotilla, although second-timers, third-timers and more are welcome too!

February 29 - March 6 or May 2 - 8 Save Your Spot at marinemax.com/flotilla

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YACHTING / AQUILA

When designing the Aquila 70 we knew we were taking the power catamaran to a whole new class of luxury motor yachts with every detail taken into consideration.

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A YACHT BUILT FOR EXPLORING YOUR WORLD. WRITTEN BY MARK KELLUM

T

he full line of Aquila power catamarans is

power catamarans by their style and performance.

dedicated to enjoying the world on the water.

Access to the foredeck from the bridge was

None more than the all-new Aquila 70. With

another important consideration for owners who

a length-over-all of 69 feet 9 inches (21.26 M)

were surveyed.

and a beam of 26 feet 11 inches (8.2 M), the Aquila 70

“Aesthetics are really important to Aquila

is an incredibly sumptuous platform for global cruising

owners,” explained Lex Raas, MarineMax President

and entertaining.

Charter and Special Initiatives. “When designing

When conceiving the largest Aquila to date,

the Aquila 70 we knew we were taking the power

the Aquila team considered feedback from current

catamaran to a whole new class of luxury motor

Aquila owners. The general assessment was that

yachts with every detail taken into consideration.”

Aquila is differentiated from other brands of

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The Aquila 70 is designed with a large f lybridge that can be fully enclosed or open with an isinglass enclosure for inclement weather. The f lybridge is laid out as a highly social area with comfortable seating and lavish appointments. The area is air-conditioned and heated for comfort.

With the extra-wide beam, the aft deck is an ideal al-fresco social area with stairs leading to the water, built into the two hulls which act as natural seating. Moving into the salon and galley, the large side windows provide a panoramic vista while bringing in natural light. Entertaining a crowd is easy with the full-featured galley and wideopen salon.

“The idea is to bring the outside in. When people boat, they want to see their environment, and with two levels of side windows there is a view from virtually every space,” Raas further stated.

Below, the Aquila 70 can be configured with up to 6 staterooms with separate crew berths or arranged with 3 opulent staterooms with a captain’s cabin and separated pantry and laundry room. In the 3-stateroom configuration, the

carbon composite manufacturing. The Aquila 70 is

owner’s cabin is forward and is full beam,

constructed with a large amount of carbon fiber which

27-feet wide.

makes the boat lighter and stronger. The two main

Aquila knows that owners like to cruise

bulkheads are 100-percent carbon fiber laminations.

comfortably and efficiently. However, they like

Throughout, there is no compromise on materials

to have the option of running well over 25-knots

from laminates to all the luxury appointments.

when conditions require. Therefore, performance

“The Sino Eagle Group is an ideal partner for the

was not a secondary consideration. Aquila did

entire Aquila line,” Raas commented. “They have been

extensive tank testing and Computer Fluid

in business since 1985 and now operate in 1.2 million

Dynamics (CFD) analysis on the twin hulls. It

square feet of facilities.”

was determined that the option of Volvo Penta

Aquila did not forget about technology. The Aquila

1000-horsepower straight shaft diesel engines

70 uses digital switching to eliminate the complexities

would be a perfect balance. Adding bow-bulbs to

and weight of hard-wired system controls. Systems

reduce pitching creates an incredible comfortable

such as lighting and air conditioning can be controlled

ride at any speed without effecting efficiencies.

by a cell phone or tablet. There is no need for a

The Aquila 70 is built in one of the world’s largest yacht production facilities, Sino Eagle Group, which is an ecologically conscience company dedicated to yacht and large parts

dedicated display. Safety overrides exist throughout the digital controls.

“Even docking the tender is clean and easy,” exclaimed Raas. “Simply drive the tender between the two hulls.”

As for docking the Aquila 70, there are three joystick control stations that make it easy: one at the main control station on the f lybridge and one on each of the port and starboard sides. With the current joystick control systems, even dual straight shaft propulsion can be maneuvered precisely.

“We are proud of what we have achieved as a leader in power catamarans and the new Aquila 70 sets the standard for aesthetics, technology and performance. As we move forward, that will be Aquila’s hallmark as we introduce new models.

Watch the video! aquilaboats.com/aquila70

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For the entire Aquila team, these are exciting times,” concluded Raas.

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YACHTING / GALEON

FLY GIRL

THE GALEON 680 FLY DELIVERS EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE COUPLED WITH LAUDABLE VOLUME AND DESIGN. WRITTEN BY KEVIN KOENIG

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G

aleon is a Polish boatbuilder

right angles—and we think that really

headquartered in Gdansk,

helps give this boat in particular a very

Poland. The brand is known

modern feel on the inside.”

for offering innovative

Galeon places a large amount of

design details matched with hulls

importance on maximizing the indoor

that keep their owners comfortable

and outdoor spaces on its yachts,

and safe. The latest offering from the

blending them together seamlessly.

company is the 680 Fly, a yacht that

One area where that maximization of

recently took the Fort Lauderdale

space can really be felt is the flybridge.

International Boat Show by storm, and

Burke says that Galeon wanted to make

which looks to finish out the rest of

the bridge deck feel like it belonged

the show circuit in similar fashion. Put

on a much larger yacht. “Obviously

simply, this vessel has a lot to like.

getting the bridge area as large as

One of the most immediate things

possible was a big consideration for

that jumps out on this boat once you

us. There’s a table up there that can

step aboard is the amount of natural

seat 15 people for dinner. That’s a big

light it has—and that’s no mistake.

table!” says Burke. “We used advanced

Says Bob Burke, Galeon Yachts Brand

materials—carbon fiber, basically—to

Manager at MarineMax, “What Galeon

achieve that effect.” In fact, the entire

was really attempting to do was

superstructure and hardtop is all

evolve the range for natural light and

carbon fiber. This construction choice

openness. Some people have said it

not only allows for more exterior and

feels almost like a giant dayboat—

interior volume, it also helps lower the

it’s not, it’s a motoryacht, but I can

yacht’s center of gravity by keeping her

understand why people see it that

upper sections light, which helps keep

way. The rest of the interior has lots

her stable in a seaway.

of flowing lines—there are not a lot of

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Of that carbon fiber construction, Burke also adds, “Galeon is one of the only factories in the world, I think, that can build a carbon-fiber structure of that size. The facilities and the expertise just aren’t in many places. Galeon is post-curing the parts.

Essentially they’re heating them, making sure that while the parts are in the mold they won’t change shape.”

And that makes for tighter construction and a quiet, sturdy ride.

The 680 Fly can do 30 knots with the hammer down and twin 1,200 hp MANs thrumming in her belly, and can also cruise at a zippy 25 knots. Of her speed numbers, Burke opines with a satisfied laugh, “She’s a beast.”

The yacht also has a Seakeeper 16 that can pin her in place in rocky seas—a boon for anyone who is prone to mal de mer.

And as if all these features and state-of-the-art construction techniques weren’t enough, the 680 Fly is also backed by the MarineMax team, which offers a full array of support all across the country, for just about anything: maintenance, operating aid, even a safe place to dock in a pinch.

MarineMax also works closely with Galeon to ensure that the boats are built just as customers prefer them. “There are a lot of synergies,” says Burke. “We work closely together.

They put in a lot of features that are good for the U.S. market and that’s directly because of the feedback they get from us. And in return they support us. They’re good at being on time

SAVE THE DATE!

with delivery which is so important, and they also help us with product

to work with us.”

That willingness to work with

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second to none on how willing they are

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knowledge, parts etc. These guys are

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one another is a huge component in the part of the boating business that you, the reader, are probably most interested in, customer satisfaction.

And happily for you, customer satisfaction is what MarineMax and Galeon are all about.

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The Galleon Marina, Key West, Florida

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YACHTING / OCEAN ALEXANDER

Evan K. Marshall

THE CREATOR BEHIND SOME OF OCEAN ALEXANDER'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY YACHT DESIGNS. WRITTEN BY ALLYSON GOOLSBY

The design for the new Ocean Alexander Revolution series has provided my design office with one of our most exciting and rewarding challenges to date.

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Ocean Alexander 90R

F

or more than 40 years, Ocean Alexander has produced stunning yachts known for their detailed craftsmanship and

durability. As a trusted brand, Ocean Alexander made a pivotal decision to collaborate with designer, Evan K. Marshall, to enhance and set Ocean Alexander apart with cutting edge, top of the line yacht design. And for more than a decade, Evan K. Marshall and Ocean Alexander have done just that.

Marshall and his design team effortlessly combined new, innovative designs with the rich history of Ocean Alexander, producing a product

with near floor to ceiling windows in

signature design styling for both the

that both impressed clients and turned

the main salon that gives spectacular

interior and exterior of the company's

the heads of the yachting industry

near 360° views. The first model in

product line, placing them at the

worldwide. Projects like the 120 ft and

the Revolution series is the 90R which

forefront of the yachting industry.”

112 ft megayachts and the 70e were

debuted at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale

debuted and met with overwhelming

International Boat Show. And the 84R,

new Revolution series, we have taken

success. And since then, Ocean

the second model, debuted this year at

this collaboration one step further,

Alexander has been nominated for

the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International

introducing a completely new design

numerous yacht design awards and

Boat Show.

language which retains the core DNA

continues to raise the bar with their newest yacht series.

When asked about the project,

He continues to state, “With the

of Ocean Alexander yachts while

Marshall explained, “The design for the

creating a modern and exciting styling

new Ocean Alexander Revolution series

language. We are confident that this

has released the Revolution series.

has provided my design office with one

new, bold design direction for Ocean

This series of yachts brings a markedly

of our most exciting and rewarding

Alexander will be met with more

more modern design to the Ocean

challenges to date. It builds on our

success and will continue to expand

Alexander lineup. Arguably, its most

long-standing collaboration with one

the appeal of Ocean Alexander yachts

distinguishing feature is the vertical

of our closest partners in which we

internationally.”

bow which provides expansive volume

have, over the period of seven years,

in the lower staterooms. It’s also fit

comprehensively developed a new

Most recently, Ocean Alexander

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Ocean Alexander 120 Megayacht

of the 45 Divergence, a large center

Over the course of the last decade,

console concept that is referred to as

Ocean Alexander’s collaboration with

a “day yacht.” Aptly named, the 45

Evan K. Marshall has been an integral

Divergence is quite a departure

part of shaping the company into an

from Ocean Alexander’s previous

international brand while cultivating

builds, but with large yacht owners

the distinct attributes that represent

typically having at least a second or

Ocean Alexander. This partnership

third boat, the 45 Divergence is the

continues to propel Ocean Alexander

perfect day yacht and offers greater

forward with creative, and innovative

accessibility to boating locations

designs that wow customers time

without sacrificing the comforts

and time again. And looking toward the

of an Ocean Alexander yacht.

future, there is an eager anticipation

Marshall and his design team flawlessly merged style, elegance and

for what’s to come from Ocean Alexander.

sport performance and fit the 45D with ingenious features that has set this boat apart from anything in its class.

One of the most unique features of the 45 Divergence is the door-within-a-door fold out bulwarks on both port and starboard sides of the vessel. The door acts as a water-tight boarding gate, and when fully extended, it expands the cockpit to just over 19 feet and becomes a balcony of sorts. It’s the ideal spot to relax and unwind and makes for easy access to the water.

Ocean Alexander has obtained the U.S. patent on this breakthrough design.

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Visit marinemaxyachts.com/oceanalexander for details.

Ocean Alexander Rendezvous April 23-26 Bahamas

Ocean Alexander 70e

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YACHTING / AZIMUT

VOYAGING WITH CONFIDENCE FOR THIS FLORIDA COUPLE, HAVING MARINEMAX BEHIND THEM LETS THEM ENJOY LONGER ON-WATER ADVENTURES. WRITTEN BY LOUISA BECKETT

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Jim Dozier and Ann Dozier waiting for the NE 14th St. bascule bridge to open.

I

put about 200 hours a year on my

work life,” Jim said. “It takes her mind

boat,” said Jim Dozier, owner of an

off work, and it’s a great time for us.”

Azimut 50 Flybridge. Jim and his wife, Ann, frequently cruise to the

The Doziers enjoyed taking their boat on MarineMax Getaways! ®. “We’ve

Bahamas from their home in Pompano

been to the Ocean Reef Club and the

Beach, Florida. During their most

Lobster Bash numerous times. We’ve

recent voyage in June 2019, they visited

met some super people.... It’s a very

West End; Spanish Cay, Green Turtle

generous community of people,”

Cay and Elbow Cay in the Abacos; cut

Jim said. “The [MarineMax] tagline

across the deep Tongue of the Ocean

is ‘United by Water’. I feel like the

to Eleuthera, then stopped at Chub Cay

company really builds on that.”

and Bimini on the way home.

“Our roundtrip was close to 600 miles,” Jim said.

What makes this achievement all

It didn’t take long for Jim and Ann to decide they wanted to move up to a bigger yacht. Jim called his MarineMax Pompano Sales Consultant, Sean

the more remarkable is the fact that

Doyle, and worked with him and his

the Doziers bought their first boat,

father, MarineMax Yacht & Brokerage

a Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge, from

Sales Executive Mike Doyle, at the

MarineMax Pompano just a few years

MarineMax Yacht Center in Pompano

ago in 2015.

Beach, to find the perfect vessel for

“When we bought the boat, MarineMax provided me with a day of training on the water,” Jim said.

their needs. “I feel like I have a fatherand-son team,” Jim said.

In April 2017, the Doziers took

He also hired a captain for a couple

delivery of their new Azimut 50

of days and practiced until he felt

Flybridge. “Quite frankly, I find the

comfortable operating the yacht

bigger boats are easier to operate,”

himself. “My wife was always there to

Jim said. “It has thrusters and it has

encourage me,” he said.

the advantage of the flybridge.” The

For Ann, boating is an ideal way to

Captain Jim Dozier navigating around local thunderstorm in the Sea of Abaco

Azimut also has a lower helm station

relax and unwind. “It’s a great refuge

in addition to the flybridge helm,

for my wife from the demands of her

which gives them the ability to voyage

Beach at Eluthera

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Sunset at the Firefly Restaurant in Hope Town, Bahamas

Left to Right: Bob Caudell, Connie Caudell, Jim Dozier and Ann Dozier

further, staying dry and cool even

great to be in so many places and meet

fun, just having a relaxing good

when weather conditions are not ideal.

so many interesting people,” Jim said.

time napping on the flybridge in

One day in Eleuthera, they chartered

the open waters for hours, enjoying

wife and I have taken, we go out on our

a fishing guide, then took their catch

the beauty of the Creation we’ve

own,” Jim said. “We can do that with

back to the chef at Valentine’s Resort

been blessed with.”

confidence because of MarineMax. I

restaurant, who cooked it and served it

have a company that is behind me.”

to them that evening. “We met Eleanor,

transiting the narrow passage along

“Most of the longer trips that my

Jim started planning their

Another highlight of the trip was

who worked at Valentine’s restaurant.

the coast of Eleuthera known as “the

Eleuthera cruise months in advance.

Her daughter works at Chub Cay,” Jim

Devil’s Backbone”, which the Doziers

In addition to plotting the route, he

recalled. Later in the trip, they met the

navigated with the help of a pilot. “It

worked with MarineMax Service

daughter and brought her greetings

was exhilarating to be traveling that

Coordinator Dave Eckert to ensure

from her mother. “We’ve had that

close to the shore on a boat of that

that the Azimut was prepared for the

happen multiple times,” he said.

size,” Jim said. “I wouldn’t describe

voyage. “He’s my go-to guy,” Jim said.

“Everybody enjoyed the days

“He plays a huge role for me for any

out at sea, being out on the water,”

trip I take, particularly something

he continued. “The fellowship, the

this as a vacation – I would describe it as an adventure.”

long.... I service the boat and make sure everything’s in working order.”

Knowing MarineMax is always there on the other end of a phone call also gave the Doziers the confidence to take their nearly 600-mile cruise.

This paid off during the voyage when, “I had an issue with the discharge [pump],” Jim said. “I called Sean... it was on the weekend.”

Sean Doyle helped Jim to fix the problem over the phone in minutes.

“It’s always comforting and reassuring to know that wherever I am, I can call those guys,” Jim said.

Jim and Ann invited two other couples to join them on different legs of their trip through the Bahamas, during which they stayed in marinas on seven different islands. “It was

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Join your fellow Azimut owners!

Visit marinemaxyachts.com/azimut for details.

Spring Rendezvous April 16 - 19 Key West, FL

Summer Rendezvous July 30 - August 2 Nantucket, MA

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A brand of AZIMUT BENETTI Group

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AN ELEVATED YACHTING EXPERIENCE MARINEMAX ACQUIRES FRASER YACHTS. WRITTEN BY LISA HARRISON

Fraser, founded in 1947, is devoted

stated, “MarineMax has been a valued

"We are very excited about adding

to delivering the highest levels of luxury

partner of the Group. MarineMax’s

Fraser, and its team, to the MarineMax

by facilitating rare and extraordinary

unrivaled success through many years

family. The acquisition of Fraser

experiences. They are a world leader in

makes it the best possible owner of Fraser

is significant for MarineMax as it

yacht brokerage, yacht charter, yacht

for the future. Strategically, becoming

dramatically increases our presence and

management, crew placement and new

independent from the Group will favor

strength in the strategically important

build consultation. Based in Monaco,

the development of the commercial

superyacht category," explains Brett

France, Fraser operates through 20

relationship of Fraser around the world.”

McGill, Chief Executive Officer and

offices around the world with over 160

Azimut, founded in 1969 by Paolo

President of MarineMax. "We are also

team members. The entire Fraser team

Vitelli, acquired Benetti in 1985. The

very excited to add the Benetti Class

will remain in place and continue to

Azimut|Benetti Group is annually

of yachts to our luxury motoryacht

manage activities. Additionally, current

ranked as the largest motoryacht

offering. The history and product of

directors Paolo Vitelli and Roberto Giorgi

builder in the world and known best

Benetti separates the brand from other

will remain with Fraser in an advisory

for luxurious designs intertwined with

yachts and will present larger and

capacity, lending their years of

comfort, innovative technology, and

more luxurious options to many of our

invaluable experience.

top-notch safety features. MarineMax

customers, who are looking for that

has represented the Azimut brand in the

next step.”

Paolo Vitelli, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Azimut|Benetti Group,

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United States since 2006.

Grapefruit Mojito 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons water 20 sprigs fresh mint 4 tablespoons lime juice Ice, as needed 2 ounces white rum 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice 4 ounces sparkling water Slices of grapefruit for garnish, if desired Extra sprigs mint leaves for garnish, if desired Directions: Add sugar and water to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until sugar dissolves, 1-2 minutes. Set aside and cool.

Add fresh mint and lime juice to each glass muddle to bring out the flavor of the mint.

Top each glass with ice.

Pour in rum and grapefruit juice. Stir.

Top off each glass with sparkling water and garnish with slices of grapefruit and mint for garish, if desired.

Turkey Pasta Salad 1 pound dried pasta like fusilli, penne, or rotini 1 cup sliced bell pepper 1 cup thinly sliced zucchini 1 cup halved mixed olives 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, chopped 1/2 cup baby corn 2 cups cubed turkey 3 tablespoons ranch dressing

Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, 6 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse well under cold water.

Once pasta is cooked, mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Add ranch dressing, and adjust taste with salt and pepper as needed. For best results, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 4 days.

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COMMUNITY / UNITED BY WATER

TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE THE OCEAN MARINEMAX TEAMS UP WITH 4OCEAN TO OFFER CUSTOMERS A WAY TO CLEAN THE WORLD’S OCEANS. WRITTEN BY LISA HARRISON

MarineMax is a proud supporter of cleaner oceans and will gift 4ocean bracelets to new customers with every boat purchase!

F

or more than 20 years, MarineMax

"We are very excited for MarineMax's

has united a community of boaters

support towards a cleaner ocean," said

enabling the tradition of boating

Brenton Schulze, 4ocean's Director of

to be shared with friends, families,

Sales. "By offering new customers a way

and those we love. But with more than

to pull a pound of trash from the ocean,

7,000,000 tons of trash in our oceans,

we hope they will be more conscious of

that tradition is threatened. MarineMax

their actions on the water and on land."

is proud to support the ocean cleanup

4ocean is a global company actively

company, 4ocean, and their mission to

removing trash from the ocean and

end the world’s plastic pollution crisis.

coastlines while inspiring individuals to

Each one of the 4ocean bracelets is made

work together for cleaner oceans, one

from post-consumer recycled plastic and

pound at a time. Support the campaign

glass. Wearing the bracelet symbolizes

by avoiding single-use plastics, carrying

that a pound of trash has been removed

reusable bags, picking up trash, recycling,

from the ocean and coastlines.

and spreading the word!

For more information visit: marinemax.com/4ocean

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CASINO NIGHT MARINEMAX HITS A ROYAL FLUSH AND MARCH OF DIMES RECEIVES THE WINNINGS. WRITTEN BY LISA HARRISON

M

arineMax Pompano loves

The night overflowed with

Appreciation Casino Night. Thanks

their customers and their

comradery and delight as people

to you, we've raised over $20,000 in

community. They also like

connected over their love of boating.

donations for the March of Dimes,"

to throw parties. There is no

Without doubt, the live auction was

exclaims Kyle Roney, General

better way to combine all these elements

the biggest draw of the evening, where

than to throw a soirĂŠe to benefit a local

100% of the proceeds were pledged

charity. On July 20, 2019, the team at

to the local March of Dimes. The hot

old, not-for-profit, section 501c(3)

MarineMax Pompano hosted an exclusive

item of the night, which drew in $2,500

organization, helps millions of moms

Sea Ray Customer Appreciation Casino

in donations, was an Admiral Marine

and babies across the globe, no matter

Night at their facility on South Federal

Canvas & Upholstery voucher worth

their age, socio-economic background

Highway in Pompano Beach.

$3,000 in value. More big-ticket items

or demographics. The organization

included two in-home dinners by Chef

is near and dear to many of the staff

Anthony at $2,100 apiece, two yacht

at MarineMax Pompano. Both groups

cruises at $1,600 apiece, and a LOT of

can consider this trip to the casino,

Call-to-Heart donations ($4,500 in total).

a royal flush.

Guests explored a spectacular lineup of boats on display, enjoyed delicious food and drinks, bid on unique items in a live auction, and tried their luck at craps,

Manager of MarineMax Pompano.

The March of Dimes, an 80-year-

"The MarineMax Pompano team

blackjack, roulette,

would like to thank everyone who

and slots.

attended our Sea Ray Customer

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MAKING WAVES DIRECTORS EVELYN FOLLIT AND DR. REBECCA WHITE NAMED WOMENINC. 2019 MOST INFLUENTIAL CORPORATE BOARD DIRECTORS. WRITTEN BY MARK KELLUM

M

arineMax is widely recognized as a leader in innovation, diversity, and community involvement

throughout the worldwide boating industry. MarineMax carries these sensibilities into the boardroom. In May 2018, MarineMax announced

Evelyn Follit

Dr. Rebecca White

that Rebecca J. White had become the second woman named to the

Evelyn V. Follit had been a

Dr. White also serves on the

MarineMax Board of Directors. She

member of the International Visitors

Tampa Bay Advisory Board for SeaCoast

joined Evelyn V. Follit, who has been a

Board at Texas Christian University,

Bank (SBCF). From 2011 to 2017, she

member of the board since 2015.

where she helped establish the

served as a Director at NorthStar Bank

RadioShack Business Lab. She received

in Tampa, FL. She has served on several

pleased that both Rebecca J. White

her undergraduate degree from City

small company and non-profit boards

and Evelyn V. Follit have been named

University of New York and an MBA

over the past 20 years and is an active

as two of WomenInc. Magazine’s Most

from Pace University. Her command of

member of the National Association of

Influential Corporate Board Members,”

corporate technology and management

Corporate Directors and the Women

MarineMax CEO and President Brett

evaluation has been a great benefit to

Corporate Directors Association.

McGill offered.

the MarineMax Board.

“The entire board is proud and

Evelyn V. Follit has been the

Rebecca J. White is also the Walter

Dr. White brings extensive experience with and research on

President of Follit Associates, a

Chair of Entrepreneurship, Professor

strategy, innovation, entrepreneurial

corporate technology and executive

of Entrepreneurship, and Director of

mindset, and social capital and turns

assessment consulting firm since

the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship

it into valuable tools that help the

2007. From 1997 to 2005, she was an

Center at the University of Tampa.

MarineMax board apply creative

executive of RadioShack Corporation,

Rebecca received an MBA and a Ph.D.

approaches to advance the business.

a consumer electronics retail company,

from Virginia Tech University. She

where she held the positions of Senior

is considered a thought leader in

women are highly influential in the

Vice President, Chief Information

entrepreneurship education, where her

purchasing path to boat ownership. It

Officer, and Chief Organizational

research is based at the intersection

makes sense; A family that is investing

Enabling Services Officer. Evelyn has

of entrepreneurial ecosystems,

thousands, even millions of dollars in

over 20 years in leadership positions

opportunity recognition, mindset, and

a lifestyle, needs to have a consensus.

with major corporations, including

competency-based education.

In the recreational boating industry,

IBM and Dun & Bradstreet, in the

Under her leadership, the

MarineMax appreciates that

there are only a handful of women

areas of information technology,

entrepreneurship program at the

board members. Evelyn V. Follit and

human resources, and operations

University of Tampa is ranked in the

Rebecca J. White not only contribute

management. She has also served on

top 50 in the United States and was

significantly to the MarineMax Board

the boards of TECO Energy, Inc., Beall’s

named the 2017 NASDAQ Center for

with their impressive experience

Inc., Winn-Dixie, Inc., Linens n Things,

Entrepreneurial Excellence. She has an

and knowledge; they also bring their

Inc., Nautilus, Inc., and Catalina

extensive compilation of awards and

vantage as women.

Marketing, Inc.

honors in her field.

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Total Integration Developed, manufactured, and serviced by one company.

For the engineers and designers at Volvo Penta, innovation is the force that drives us forward. Whether it’s an electronic interface or a complex drive system, every piece of Volvo Penta equipment is designed to work together with you in mind – enhancing integration, simplicity and intuitiveness to make your life on the water more relaxing and enjoyable than ever before.

Easy Boating

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YACHT LISTINGS

2019 Ocean Alexander 90R

2019 Galeon 500 FLY

2019 Galeon 650 SKY

2019 Ocean Alexander 70 Evolution

2019 Aquila 44

2019 Galeon 680 FLY

2019 Azimut 55 Flybridge

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BOAT LISTINGS

2019 Azimut Atlantis 43

2019 Galeon 485 HTS

2019 Boston Whaler 380 Outrage

2019 Boston Whaler 270 Vantage

2019 Scout 355 LXF

2019 Scout 275 Dorado

2019 Harris Cruiser 250

2019 Sea Ray Sundancer 350 Coupe

2019 Sea Ray SLX 310

2019 Sea Ray SDX 250 Outboard

2019 NauticStar 2302 Legacy Dual Console

2019 Nautique Super Air Nautique G25

2019 Sailfish 290 CC

2019 Tige RZX3

2019 Grady-White Marlin 300

TO VIEW THESE AND OTHER LISTINGS, VISIT MARINEMAX.COM

(877) 491-9919

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Find a MarineMax location near you.

ALABAMA Gulf Shores 3829 Gulf Shores Pkwy Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251) 981-1113 CONNECTICUT Brookfield Bay Marina 476 Candlewood Lake Rd Brookfield, CT 06804 (203) 740-2628 Norwalk 130 Water St Norwalk, CT 06854 (203) 831-6311 Westbrook 627 Boston Post Rd Westbrook, CT 06498 (860) 399-5581 FLORIDA Cape Haze 7090 Placida Rd Placida, FL 33946 (941) 485-3388 Clearwater 18025 U.S. 19 North Clearwater, FL 33764 (727) 536-2628 Cocoa 1410 King St Cocoa, FL 32922 (321) 636-3142 East Florida Yacht Center 490 Taylor Lane Dania Beach, FL 33004 (954) 926-0308 Fort Myers 14030 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33919 (239) 481-8200 Fort Walton Beach 14 SW Miracle Strip Pkwy Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (850) 760-0300 Jacksonville at Beach Marine 2079 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32250 (904) 338-9970 Miami 700 NE 79th St Miami, FL 33138 (305) 758-5786

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Miami Beach 300 Alton Rd Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 921-0002 Naples 1146 6th Avenue South Naples, FL 34102 (239) 262-1000 Ocean Reef 2 Fishing Village Dr Key Largo, FL 33037 (305) 367-3969 Orlando 455 S. Lake Destiny Rd Orlando, FL 32810 (407) 660-2628 Palm Beach at PGA Marina 2361 PGA Blvd Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (561) 494-7267 Panama City Beach 3605 Thomas Dr Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 708-1317

GEORGIA Cumming 1860 Bald Ridge Marina Rd Cumming, GA 30041 (770) 781-9370 Savannah 3518 Old Tybee Rd Thunderbolt, GA 31410 (912) 897-9881 MARYLAND Baltimore 1800 S. Clinton St Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 732-1260 MASSACHUSETTS Boston Bay Pointe Marina 64 Washington Ct Quincy, MA 02169 (617) 288-1000 Danvers 10 Hutchinson Dr Danvers, MA 01923 (781) 395-0050

Pensacola 1901 Cypress St Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 477-1112

MINNESOTA Bayport 200 Fifth Avenue South Bayport, MN 55003 (651) 351-9621

Pompano 700 South Federal Highway Pompano Beach, FL 33062 (954) 783-9555

Excelsior 141 Minnetonka Blvd Excelsior, MN 55331 (952) 346-4857

Pompano Yacht Center 750 South Federal Highway Pompano Beach, FL 33062 (954) 618-0440

Rogers 20300 County Rd 81 Rogers, MN 55374 (763) 428-4126

Sarasota 1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 388-4411

MISSOURI Lake Ozark 3070 Bagnell Dam Blvd Lake Ozark, MO 65049 (573) 365-5382

St. Petersburg 6810 Gulfport Blvd St. Petersburg, FL 33707 (727) 343-6520 Stuart 2370 SW Palm City Rd Stuart, FL 34994 (772) 287-4495 Venice 1485 South Tamiami Trail Venice, FL 34285 (941) 485-3388

Osage Beach 4543 Osage Beach Pkwy Osage Beach, MO 65065 (573) 348-1299 NEW JERSEY Brant Beach Service Center 20 W. 44th St Brant Beach, NJ 08008 (609) 494-2838

Brick 101 Riverside Dr N Brick, NJ 08724 (732) 840-2100 Lake Hopatcong 134 Espanong Rd Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 (973) 663-2045 Ocean View 2602 Shore Road (Route 9) Ocean View NJ 08023 (609) 624-1117 Ship Bottom 214 West 9th St Ship Bottom, NJ 08008 (609) 494-2102 Somers Point 600 Bay Ave Somers Point, NJ 08244 (609) 926-0600 NEW YORK Amityville (service & delivery center) 144 Ocean Avenue Amityville, NY 11701 631-957-5900 Huntington 155 West Shore Rd Huntington, NY 11743 (631) 424-2710 Manhattan Chelsea Piers, Pier 59 West 23rd and Hudson River New York, NY 10011 (212) 336-7873 NORTH CAROLINA Lake Norman 9209 Westmoreland Rd Cornelius, NC 28031 (704) 892-9676 Wrightsville Beach 130 Short St Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 (910) 256-8100 OHIO Port Clinton 1991 N.E. Catawba Rd Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 797-4492 OKLAHOMA Grand Lake 56300 E. 280 Rd Monkey Island, OK 74331 (918) 782-3277

RHODE ISLAND Newport 10 Bowen’s Wharf Newport, RI 02840 (401) 782-9100 Wakefield Silver Spring Marina 362 Pond St Wakefield, RI 02879 (401) 783-0783 SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston 142 Sportsman Island Dr Charleston, SC 29492 (843) 747-1889 Greenville 14 Burty Rd Greenville, SC 29605 (864) 236-9005 Lake Wylie 310 Blucher Circle Lake Wylie, SC 29710 (803) 831-2101 TEXAS Austin 12971 U.S. 183 Austin, TX 78750 (512) 258-0733 Dallas 1490 N. Stemmons FWY Lewisville, TX 75067 (972) 436-9979 Dallas Yacht Center 1481 E. Hill Park Rd Lewisville, TX 75056 (469) 293-9095 Houston 3001 NASA Pkwy Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 326-4224 Lake Texoma Highport Marina 120 Texoma Harbor Dr Pottsboro, TX 75076 (972) 529-0011 Lakeway 1106 Ranch Road 620 North Lakeway, TX 78734 (512) 266-1515 San Antonio 141 Balcones North San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 734-8199

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