MarineMax Lifestyles Summer 2018 Anniversary Edition

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CHAIRMAN'S LETTER S U MM ER 2018 A N N IV ERSA RY ED ITION

Summer Greetings!

Summer is here and another year is halfway behind us. I hope you have been able to slow down and make the most of your weekends and vacation time, enjoying boating with your family and friends. If you’ve gotten behind on finding time to relax—your MarineMax family can help you get back to what matters most—enjoying life and spending time with your loved ones.

We can provide service, parts, accessories, and boating classes— whatever you need to take some of the prep and stress off of you so you can make the most of the boating lifestyle. We also have planned Getaways!® and activities to help you maximize your boating adventures.

Or, if you really want a change of scenery—MarineMax Vacations is just a phone call away. We have a fleet of Aquila Power Catamarans available for charter in the breathtaking British Virgin Islands. Some of our stores are helping coordinate BVI Changes in Latitudes Getaways!

Bill McGill

for groups. The more the merrier. When you arrive, just add the islands'

Chairman, CEO

specialty drink, The Painkiller, and you’ll be off to a great start. Our BVI experience is guaranteed to help you leave your daily responsibilities and worries behind. If you would like to learn more about planning a customized BVI charter adventure for your family and friends, please visit us at marinemaxvacations.com.

And by now you have probably noticed that this year we are celebrating our 20th company anniversary. What an amazing journey we have had so far! Our mission is—and always will be—to provide the world’s best pleasure boating experience by consistently exceeding the greatest expectations of our customers, team members and shareholders.

Our passion and focus is on helping our family of boaters experience the world’s best recreation—a family recreation. And one of the great things about our recreation is that, in most regions, it can be enjoyed year-round. An investment of time with your family is priceless.

We have over 60 locations in 16 states, plus our charter fleet in the BVI. Our teams across the country have access to over 20 brands, ranging from 11 to 120 feet. Our experienced team would love the

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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opportunity to help you get out on the water. We welcome you to join us on-line or visit one of our dealers.

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SU M M ER 2018 A N N IV ERSARY EDI TI O N

Director of Marketing Abbey Heimensen Editor Jim Pieretti Creative Director / Editor Jeff Cooper Copy Editors Amanda Ward, Sarah Yasi 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 Š 2018 MarineMax Inc.

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CONTENTS

ON THE COVER

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Celebrating 20 Years Boating Together

A Lifelong Passion

Going All-In On The Boating Lifestyle

Skiers Rejoice!

Love at First Sight

John O’Reilly shares his wonderful boating adventures

Dayaways!, Getaways! & Vacations—The Hale Family can tell you all about it

All-New 2019 Ski Nautique is the best waterski boat ever created

The Blakeley family remains devoted to the Aquila brand of power catamarans

A celebration to our boating family—from our customers and team members, to the cherished memories we all share, and the new experiences we will continue to create together through our exciting Getaways!® events, MarineMax Vacations, boating classes and much more. We are all United by Water.

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Paradise Not Lost

Catching a Good Time On The Hotspur

20 Years Boating Together

Show Us Your Burgee

20 Summer Adventures

Here Comes The Sun

Fly Girl

The Zazzara family visits the British Virgin Islands after Hurricane Irma

Fishing is one of many adventures the Anderson family enjoys on their boat

Let's party like it's 1998! MarineMax is celebrating our 20th Anniversary this year

As we turn 20 this summer, we want to see how you have boating fun

MarineMax refuses to let you or your boat sit idle in hometown waters all summer long

The Sea Ray Sundancer 520 can do it all

The Galeon 640 Fly is about to change the game

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Flexible

By Design

Doing The Loop In Style

Supporting Our Local Community

Our Team is Your Advantage

MarineMax Listings

Ocean Alexander offers more choices for more staterooms aboard its 100

The Levy's explore Eastern North America aboard their Azimut Magellano 53-foot yacht

Giving back both on the water and on land

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

Check out the hottest boats and yachts currently available

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E V E N T S & G E T AWAY S !

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FOR A COMPLETE LIST VISIT MARINEMAX.COM/EVENTS

ALABAMA MarineMax Gulf Shores Cheeseburger in Paradise Pirate’s Cove Elberta, AL July 28 Customer Appreciation Dayaway!

Robinson Island, AL August 11 Harris Showcase & Demo See marinemax.com for more details September 7-8 Grady Days See marinemax.com for more details October 19-20

CONNECTICUT MarineMax Norwalk MarineMax Westbrook Bring Your Soggy Dollars to The Wharf Bayville, NY July 29 Chamber of Commerce Realtor Open House MarineMax Westbrook August 4 Snapper Derby MarineMax Westbrook September 29 Snapper Derby MarineMax Norwalk See marinemax.com/norwalk for dates Jump Ahead To Spring Service MarineMax Westbrook See marinemax.com/westbrook for dates

FLORIDA MarineMax Clearwater MarineMax St. Petersburg Scalloping Getaway!

Homossasa Riverside Resort, FL July 27-29

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Aquila Owners Rendezvous South Seas Island Resort, FL July 27-30

Boatoberfest MarineMax Jacksonville at Beach Marine October 20

Progressive® Tampa Boat Show Tampa, FL September 7-9

Customer Appreciation Day MarineMax Jacksonville at Beach Marine November 10

Labor Day Getaways!

Pink Shell Resort, FL September 28 – October 1

MarineMax Miami

National Pediactric Cancer Foundation Fashion Show MarineMax St. Petersburg October 13 St. Petersburg Power/Sail Boat Show St. Petersburg, FL November 29 – December 2

MarineMax Fort Myers Open House Parade of Yachts MarineMax Fort Myers August 4 Keys Lobster Fishing Trip Faro Blanco, Marathon, FL August 4-11 Azimut Summer Wave Docktail Party MarineMax Fort Myers September 14 Pre-Boat Show Open House MarineMax Fort Myers October 6 Fort Myers Boat Show Harborside Event Center – Fort Myers November 15-18

MarineMax Jacksonville at Beach Marine Red, Grady-White, and Blue Day MarineMax Jacksonville at Beach Marine July 21 Showcase Scout Boats MarineMax Jacksonville at Beach Marine August 18 St Augustine Getaways!

St Augustine, FL Check marinemax.com/jacksonville for dates

Women on Water® Class MarineMax Miami August 18 Labor Day Weekend Getaway!

Bimini, Bahamas August 31 – September 3 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show Fort Lauderdale, FL October 31 – November 4 Open House Demo Day MarineMax Miami November 10 Ocean Reef Getaway!

Key Largo, FL December 14-16

MarineMax Naples Yacht Center The Long Dash to Marathon Getaway!

Faro Blanco, Marathon, FL August 24-27 Labor Day Getaway!

Pink Shell Resort, Ft. Myers Beach, FL August 31 – September 3 Marco Boat Show Marco Island, FL October 12-14

MarineMax Orlando Scalloping Getaway!

Crystal River, FL July 20-22 Lobstering Seminar MarineMax Orlando August 1

Orlando Fall Boat Show Orange County Convention Center Check marinemax.com/orlando for dates

Grady Days Demo Weekend MarineMax Pensacola at Bahia Mar August 17-18

New Year’s Eve Getaway!

Pink Shell Marina, Fort Myers, FL December 29 – January 1

Salt Water Fishing Seminar MarineMax Orlando September 5

Sandestin Luxury Event Baytowne Wharf Marina, Sandestin, FL September 21

MarineMax Stuart

MarineMax Central Florida Fishing Tournament New Smyrna Beach, FL September 9

MarineMax Pier 66 – Ocean Alexander

Captain Hiram’s Weekend Getaway!

Sebastian, FL July 28-29

Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show Fort Lauderdale, FL October 31 – November 4

Women on Water Class MarineMax Stuart October 6

MarineMax Pompano MarineMax Yacht Center

Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show Fort Lauderdale, FL October 31 – November 4

MarineMax Palm Beach at PGA Marina Lobster Bash Getaway!

Bimini, Bahamas July 25-26 Peanut Island Raft Up Peanut Island, Palm Beach, FL September 1 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show Fort Lauderdale, FL October 31 – November 4 Open House Event MarineMax Palm Beach at PGA Marina November 10 Palm Beach Christmas Boat Parade Palm Beach Intracoastal, Palm Beach, FL December 1

MarineMax Panama City Beach

Lobster Bash Getaway!

Bimini, Bahamas July 25-26 Azimut Nantucket Rendezvous Nantucket Boat Basin, MA July 26-29 Exuma Summer Cruise Exumas, Bahamas July 27 – August 6 Boca Lake Raft Up Boca Lake, FL September 1 Ocean Reef Fall Getaway!

Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, FL October 13-16

Women On Water Class MarineMax Panama City Beach July 28

Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show Fort Lauderdale, FL October 31 – November 4

USCG Boat Safety Course MarineMax Panama City Beach August 4

Experience Luxury Event MarineMax Pompano Yacht Center November 10

Panama City Beach Outdoor Bike & Boat Show Harley Davidson of Panama City Beach August 31 – September 2

MarineMax Sarasota

Sandestin Luxury Event Baytowne Wharf Marina, Sandestin, FL September 21 Apalachicola Seafood Festival Getaway!

Apalachicola, FL Check marinemax.com/panamacity for date

MarineMax Pensacola at Bahia Mar Cheeseburger in Paradise Pirates Cove Marina, Elberta, AL July 28

AquaPalooza MarineMax Sarasota August 4 Women on Water Class MarineMax Sarasota September 12 Journey to Egmont Key Dayaway!

Egmont Key, FL October 20 St. Pete Getaway!

St. Petersburg, FL November 9-11

After Show Demo Day MarineMax Stuart November 10

MarineMax Venice Cayo Costa Anchor Out Pelican Bay, Cayo Costa August 18-19 Punta Gorda Boat Show Punta Gorda, FL See marinemax.com/venice for dates Haunted Harbor Getaway!

Aquamarina Palm Harbour, Cape Haze, FL October 26-28 Rib Fest Getaway!

Vinoy Marina, St Petersburg, FL November 9-12

GEORGIA MarineMax Buford MarineMax Cumming Sea Ray Scavenger Hunt MarineMax Cumming July 18 Women on Water Class MarineMax Cumming July 18 Luau on the Lake MarineMax Cumming August 4 Customer Appreciation MarineMax Buford August 11-12

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Sea Ray Labor Day Concert and Raft Up MarineMax Cumming September 1

Norwalk Boat Show Norwalk Cove Marina, CT September 20-23

Wake For Warriors MarineMax Branson August 16-18

MarineMax Hall Marine Savannah

MINNESOTA

End of Summer Close Out Sale MarineMax Branson September 1

Savannah Boat Parade of Lights Savannah River - Downtown Savannah, GA November 24

MARYLAND MarineMax Baltimore MarineMax at Bay Bridge Marina MarineMax Yacht Expo Harbor East Marina, Baltimore, MD July 20-21 Atlantic City Rendezvous Depart MarineMax Baltimore July 26-29 St. Michaels Getaways!® St. Michaels, MD September 14-16 Annapolis Boat Show City Docks, Annapolis, MD October 11-14 Bay Bridge Demo Days MarineMax at Bay Bridge Marina October 20-21

MASSACHUSETTS MarineMax Russo Danvers MarineMax Russo Hingham MarineMax Russo Wakefield

MarineMax Bayport MarineMax Excelsior MarineMax Rogers Women on Water® Class MarineMax Excelsior Check marinemax.com/excelsior for dates Wakesurf Wednesdays MarineMax Excelsior Check marinemax.com/excelsior for dates Boston Whaler Lake Superior Getaway!

Legendary Waters Resort & Casino July 18-22 Wiggle Your Toes Adaptive Demo Day MarineMax Excelsior July 19 Summer Docktail Series Bayport Marina, D-Dock Check marinemax.com/bayport for dates Wake For Warriors Veteran Surf Day MarineMax Excelsior July 20-21 Fall In-Water Yacht and Brokerage Sale MarineMax Bayport Check marinemax.com/bayport for dates Getaways!

St. Croix River Check marinemax.com/bayport for dates

Azimut Nantucket Rendezvous Nantucket Boat Basin, MA July 26-29

MISSOURI

Sea Ray Owners Event Montauk Montauk Yacht Club, NY August 10-12

Proving Grounds Shaun Murray Event MarineMax Branson July 20

Newport Boat Show Newport Yachting Center, RI September 13-16

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Lake 30 Palooza MarineMax Branson July 28

Customer Appreciation Event MarineMax Branson October 6

MarineMax Lake Ozark MarineMax Osage Beach Ha Ha Tonka Adventure Ha Ha Tonka, MO August 4-5 One Whale Of A Party MarineMax Lake Ozark August 11 Boatoberfest Customer Appreciation MarineMax Lake Ozark October 13 Fall Color Cruise MarineMax Lake Ozark October 14

NEW JERSEY MarineMax Brick MarineMax Lake Hopatcong MarineMax Island Marine MarineMax Ship Bottom MarineMax Somers Point MarineMax Yacht Expo Harbor East Marina, Baltimore, MD Julyy 20-21 Atlantic City Rendezvous Atlantic City, NJ July 27-29 Getaway! South Departing from MarineMax Brick August 3-12 Tuna Fishing Seminar with Canyon Runner MarineMax Brick August 9

Customer Appreciation MarineMax Somers Point August 11

Halloween Getaway!

Wilmington, NC October 26-28

Demo Day MarineMax Brant Beach August 11

Southport Fall Getaway!

Southport, NC November 16-18

Cape May Getaway!

Depart from MarineMax Island Marine Center August 24-26

New Year’s Eve Getaway!

Bald Head Island, NC December 29 – January 1

Cape May Getaway!

Depart from MarineMax Brant Beach August 24-26 Atlantic City In-Water Boat Show Farley State Marina, Altantic City, NJ September 6-9 Customer Appreciation MarineMax Lake Hopatcong September 13 Demo Day MarineMax Somers Point September 15

NEW YORK MarineMax Copiague MarineMax Huntington MarineMax Long Island-Lindenhurst MarineMax Manhattan AquaPalooza Zachs Bay July 22 4th Annual Boston Whaler Brunch Snapper Inn, Oakdale August 5 Sea Ray Owners Event Montauk Montauk Yacht Club, NY August 10-12 Rendezvous to Block Island Champlin Marina, Block Island Aug 12-14

NORTH CAROLINA

OHIO MarineMax Port Clinton Lake Michigan Getaway!

Lake Michigan July 12-21 Cleveland Getaway!

Northcoast Harbor, Downtown Cleveland, OH August 9-12 Cedar Point Boat Show Cedar Point Marina, Sandusky, OH August 23-26 Metro Boat Show Lake St. Clair Metropark, MI September 13-16

SOUTH CAROLINA MarineMax Hall Marine Charleston Tip of Kiawah Beach Cookout Kiawah Beach, SC Check marinemax.com/charleston for dates MarineMax Hall Marine In-Water Expo Charleston Harbor Marina, Mt Pleasant, SC September 7-9 Scout Poker Run Charleston, SC Check marinemax.com/charleston for date

TEXAS MarineMax Dallas MarineMax Dallas Yacht Center MarineMax Lake Texoma Summer Docktails Series–Stop 3 Cottonwood Marina August 17 Overnight Summer Beach Party Little Elm, TX September 15-16 Toys for Tots Movie Night MarineMax Dallas November 10

RHODE ISLAND MarineMax Newport MarineMax Warwick Confident Captain Class MarineMax Warwick July 27 AquaPalooza Potter’s Cove, Portsmouth, RI July 28 Newport International Boat Show Newport, RI September 13-16 48th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Bowen’s Wharf, Newport, RI December 1

MarineMax Houston Fishing Seminar MarineMax Houston Check marinemax.com/houston for dates Galveston Island Octoberfest Pelican Rest Marina, TX October 26-28 Women On Water Class MarineMax Houston November 10 Christmas Boat Parade Kemah Boardwalk Check marinemax.com/houston for dates

MarineMax Wrightsville Beach Bald Head Island Getaway!

Bald Head Island, NC August 3 – 5

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A LIFELONG PASSION A LOVE OF WATER AND A FEARLESS ATTITUDE HAVE ALLOWED JOHN O’REILLY TO SHARE WONDERFUL BOATING ADVENTURES WITH HIS FAMILY

J

ohn O’Reilly bought his first boat in 1961 when

they had a short amount of time but wanted to do a

he was 16. He saved money from mowing lawns

big trip. They bought the boat on June 30, just outside

and shoveling snow and purchased a 12-foot

Minneapolis, provisioned it on July 1, and set off the

Dunphy with a pull-start outboard motor rather

next day on the beginning of the Great Loop, down the

than a car. He loved the feeling of freedom out

Mississippi River to the Ohio River, the Cumberland

on the Mississippi, Missouri, and Meramec rivers.

River, the Tennessee–Tombigbee Waterway, all the

Over the years, he owned 12-28 foot lake and river

way down to the Florida Keys and up the east coast of

boats—the Dunphy was followed by a series of

Florida. Their four kids—two sons and two daughters—

Sea Rays—and he shared his love of the water with

joined them for brief stints at various ports, bringing

his family. They moved from Missouri to Las Vegas in

their spouses and the grandkids along for the adventure

1969 and continued to enjoy the boating life on Lake

and memories.

Mead and elsewhere in the western United States.

In 2011, he and his wife, René, bought a Sea Ray 550 Sedan Bridge that they named Rock ’N Roll and set off for adventure. Between work and family commitments,

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They did the trip in six weeks, whereas most boaters take several months to do the route—and it was an immersive experience.

“I had confidence because I’d been boating on the

“The kids and I are very blessed to have those

Mississippi since I was 16—but I also had respect for

memories,” John says. John has continued to share his love

the water, so I brought along another captain who was

of boating with his family, first with his four kids and nine

familiar with the locks and dams and marinas as a

grandkids and more recently with his fiancée Lynn, who

backup,” John says.

has two children and three grandchildren and who also

“This was my boat and I wanted to be the one to take it

lost her long-time spouse, Tom, years ago to cancer.

in and out of each and every dock and lock, but I wanted

A lawyer, real estate broker and businessman, John

someone along who could instruct me on how to do things

carries two smartphones, an iPad and two laptops on

better,” he adds, noting that the largest boat he’d docked

every trip and works from Rock ’N Roll each day. “You

prior to that was 28 feet. “At my first docking, I backed

don’t have to wait until you retire to have fun,” he says.

our 55-foot boat into a 42-foot slip with six inches or less

He is based in Las Vegas but has a client base that spans

on either side, and with about 250 people watching on

the United States and internationally.

that holiday weekend. I figured if I could do that, I could dock anywhere!”

John says that the trip allowed him to see a different part of the Mississippi River than what he knew and loved

John and Lynn do several one- to two-week trips a year, spending a total of two to four months on the water in a given year. “Lynn was never a boater, but she loves it now and is truly a great boater,” John says.

growing up. “I had no idea how beautiful the Mississippi

Lynn says, “Boating on Rock ’N Roll has reminded

was up north. It was a recreational paradise with sandy

me how important it is to keep an open mind in order to

beaches on both sides even though we were in flood water

experience life to the fullest. Anyone can become a boater

season,” he says.

at any age.” “But it is like riding a bike,” John says. “You

And he learned what he needed to know, taking the

can’t learn by talking about it. You have to do it.”

boat through 40 or so locks and almost as many slips and

They have traveled more than 10,000 miles as their

marinas. In Pensacola, Florida, they brought in a different

own captain and crew in the last few years. “We’ve seen

captain to guide them through the offshore portion of

some of the most beautiful places in the United States and

their trip. “Dana Freed was a great coach,” John says. “We

Canada,” Lynn says. One trip took them from Florida, up

went across the Gulf down to Naples. It was my first off-

to all of the Great Lakes and back to New York City and

shore trip as captain and it was far more intense than I had

then to Boston before heading back to Fort Lauderdale;

imagined. Dana took us through a thunderstorm and some

another from Fort Lauderdale to Bar Harbor, Maine, and

rough water. I also began learning how to use all of the

back; another across Florida through Lake Okeechobee;

electronics, radar and charts.”

and several to the Bahamas.

As John and his family headed toward Miami, René

Along the way, they’ve learned so much from the

got sick. They docked in Fort Lauderdale and flew home

boating community. “There are many great resources:

where she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. John and

America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA), the

René were able to take a few short trips on the boat with

Waterway Guides, paper and electronic maps, and charts,”

the kids and grandkids while they were based in Boynton

John says. “Bluewater Books and Charts in Fort Lauderdale

Beach, where René was taking part in a clinical trial.

is one of the best resources.

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However, the best information comes from the

ever expected and The Waubic restaurant experience

fellow boaters on and around the docks. They can tell

is magnified because of the hospitality of [owners]

you things that you won’t find on the chart. When it

George and Jennifer Fleet and their family.”

comes to what you want to avoid, local knowledge is

Who knows where the water will take them next?

essential. They can tell where it is safe to anchor for the

They would like to do some Rock ’N Roll trips up the

night, when water conditions are changing, and where

East Coast, exploring some the locations they have

to find the best restaurants.”

previously enjoyed as touch and go spots, including

Once, when heading toward the Welland Canal,

St. Augustine, Georgia and the Carolinas, as well as

going from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie, they met a couple

the Great Lakes. And they definitely anticipate many

who had a houseboat in the marina. John mentioned

more trips to the Bahamas. The Virgin Islands and

their plans to take a cab to see Niagara Falls and

Cuba are also possibilities. “We rarely plan more than

the couple offered the use of their truck. “We were

a few weeks out due to my work commitments, which

dumbfounded,” John says. “But while this is an extreme

take priority. We just watch the weather and then we

example, we’ve learned that boaters really are a

go when and where we can,” John says—and he thinks

community eager to share and willing to help others.”

everyone ought to follow the same philosophy.

The Trent-Severn Waterway is one of John and

John and Lynn look forward to seeing you at a

Lynn’s all-time favorite boating experiences. “The Big

MarineMax rendezvous, raft-up or docktail event.

Chute is better than expected and east of the Big Chute

If you are interested in hearing more of their

is The Waubic, a restaurant and marina accessible

Rock ’N Roll adventures, John can be reached at

only by water, which will always be one of our boating

jor@oreillylawgroup.com.

highlights,” Lynn says. “That trip was far more than we

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Visit the Sea Ray Owners Club online community at searay.com/ownersclub.

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BOSTON WHALER

GOING ALL-IN ON THE BOATING LIFESTYLE MARINEMAX DAYAWAYS!, GETAWAYS! ® & VACATIONS— THE HALE FAMILY CAN TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT

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he Hale family of Tampa, Florida, has taken

MarineMax Getaways! are a huge perk for the

the mantra; "you only get out what you put

Hale family. They like cruising as a group and have

in" to heart, going all-in to embrace the

discovered lots of fun destinations along the way.

MarineMax boating lifestyle.

“When the girls were younger, they’d always

David, and his wife Anne are on their fifth boat

make friends on the Getaways! and inevitably the kids

through MarineMax, a dual-console Boston Whaler

(Marisssa & Niki) would end up riding on other people’s

230 Vantage named Hale’s Angels.

boats, or we’d have a bunch of kids riding on our boat,”

Hale likes the reliability of the 300-hp white Mercury

said Hale. “Now they are older and they wouldn’t miss a

Four Stroke Verado engine that comes optional in the

trip to the Keys or scalloping. We have great memories of

230 Vantage. “In 12 years of owning Verado engines,

our trips together and boating has kept our family close.”

we’ve had zero maintenance issues,” said David Hale.

The Florida Keys and scalloping in the Gulf

Versatility is a key factor in coming back to the Boston

off the Homosassa River, are two of the Hale’s

Whaler brand for a third time. “It’s flexible enough to go

favorite destinations. Both they discovered through

fishing, or just take to dinner,” stated Hale.

MarineMax Getaways!

The Hales cruise frequently with extended family

“David Hale and his family are the ideal MarineMax

and the seating options on the Vantage make it easy to add

patrons,” said Jacob Coyle, a sales consultant with

passengers comfortably. There is spacious bow seating

MarineMax Clearwater. “Not only do they see the

with lounge backrests on both port and starboard, plus

value and quality in the boat they purchased, but they

an optional stowable table, perfect for afternoon snacks

understand that we sell more than just sea crafts. We

and cocktails. Port seating adjusts readily and stows

want our customers to get the most out of the boating

plenty of snorkeling gear for scalloping, one of the their

lifestyle, and the Hales do that 100 percent.”

favorite pastimes.

MarineMax has introduced the Hales to day trip

Custom helm seating has both a high and low pedestal,

locations close to home too. Mount Dora is a chain of lakes

and there is a fold-out stern seat with backrest. Aft seating

in Florida they initially visited with a larger group for

stows seamlessly to expand a large cockpit area for

a classic wooden boat festival, but have since returned

entertaining, something that comes in handy when the

several times on their own.

family is on MarineMax Getaways! with other boaters.

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It’s not just Getaways!®. The spectacular maintenance record on the Vantage means more time on the water cruising to downtown Tampa for a weekend dinner. Two current favorite restaurants are Café Dufrains because of the unique menu and Circles, which has awesome seafood. Both offer convenient docking.

Sometimes the boating lifestyle means leaving your vessel at home. Recently, the Hales took advantage of a MarineMax Vacations yacht charter, booking a trip to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) with their daughter Niki (14) as well as Anne’s sister, brother-in-law and their three adult children aboard a 48-foot MarineMax 484 Power Catamaran.

“We cruised for nine days in the BVI with eight people, ages 13 – adult, and everyone had such a blast they said the trip wasn’t long enough,” laughed Hale. “And best of all, everything about the vacation was easy, from planning (Anne, Margie and Megan), boat navigation (Joey), to captaining (Niki). We are already talking about a return trip in 2019 or 2020.”

The fun isn’t over either. David and Anne are planning to attend the Boston Whaler Owner's Rendezvous trip to Bimini, Bahamas – exclusive to Boston Whaler owners with their girls, Anne’s sister and brother-in-law, and their three adult children. Anne’s sister also owns a Boston Whaler.

The families are looking forward to rafting up and anchoring with other boaters. The Vantage’s extended integral swim platform with recessed telescoping dive ladder and grab rail make it the idea boat for playing in the water. And the 35-quart YETI® cooler in the cockpit means the beverages are always cold.

Boston Whaler is known for it’s safety and handling, meaning no matter what the weather, the trip to Bimini is guaranteed to be smooth.

And after Bimini? David Hale has his sites on a new Boston Whaler Conquest to cruise the 6,000 mile Great Loop, a continuous waterway that includes part of the Atlantic, Gulf Intracoastal Waterways, the Great Lakes, Canadian Heritage Canals, and the inland rivers of America's heartland.

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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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NAUTIQUE

SK I ER S R EJOICE! TRADITION. INNOVATION. PERFORMANCE. CRAFTSMANSHIP. ALL-NEW 2019 SKI NAUTIQUE IS THE BEST WATERSKI BOAT EVER CREATED

I

n an era when wake and multi-sport boats

lifting pads create less displacement for slalom and

seemingly rule the roost, the all-new 2019

jump enthusiasts. Trick aficionados benefit from an

Ski Nautique takes aim squarely at those who

optional 400-pound ballast tank to substantially beef

prefer to carve morning glass on a slalom ski,

up the wake when desired.

perfect their trick runs, or launch themselves off the jump in search of maximum hang time.

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The coolest new tech, however, is arguably the patented Micro Tuners. Small, arrow-like tabs that

The simply named Ski Nautique replaces the

automatically deploy off the transom, Micro Tuners

Ski Nautique 200 (a boat that pulled no less than 25

disrupt water f low to fill in the wake troughs and

world records over its lifespan), and aims to improve

provide the skier a smoother transition across the

upon that craft’s legendary ability to produce soft,

wakes. In addition to Micro Tuners, Nautique’s

f lat ski wakes and unmatched trick wakes. A new

transom-mounted HydroGate can also be lowered to

running surface incorporates spray diffusers at the

one of 10 positions to give the hull some temporary

bow to create lift for that perfect running attitude, as

hook, providing lift that will further dial in the ride

well as to knock down spray in chop or a headwind.

for each skiing discipline, or retracted to allow the

Reverse chines further contain that spray and keep

hull to sit lower in the water and further increase the

it from spoiling a skier’s water conditions. Midship

wake for trick enthusiasts.

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In a first for Nautique, carbon fiber has been

toggles through all the screens on the touchscreen

incorporated into the hull layup along with fiberglass

display. Adjacent to the driver, the starboard gunwale

to reduce weight while maintaining strength. The

is notched several inches to facilitate conversation

fuel tank has also been repositioned closer to the

with a downed rider or grab a dockline. Overhead,

boat’s center of gravity so that the ride isn’t adversely

the optional Bimini top is neatly integrated into the

affected as fuel is consumed.

windshield end caps, structures that also seamlessly

Style and innovation continue above the waterline.

The

wide,

enclosed

bow

incorporates

a

contain navigation and docking lights.

walk-

Passengers? The observer love seat and aft bench

thru windshield and convenient Sea-Dek covered

offer plenty of space to find a comfortable perch. For

pathway to ease passengers

those that prefer an empty

on and off the boat. The

cockpit,

grippy

remove to reveal a level

Sea-Dek

traction

bench

material also tops the entire

platform

perimeter

cockpit

more Sea-Dek traction. Even

gunwales, and is prominently

the engine box gets special

featured

the

treatment. It’s upholstered

cockpit and storage areas to

to allow a coach a leaning

protect contents without the

post, features Sea-Dek on

dampness or mildew potential

top for those that need to do

of

a pre-ride tuneup of their

carpet.

of

the

throughout

Freeboard

is

increased through the boat’s

covered

cushions in

yet

skis, and coupled with an

midsection to increase the passenger’s sense of

extended deck f lange, lifts to offer full, uninterrupted

security, but lowered at the transom to ease access

access to the engine for service.

to and from the swim platform. Massive storage is

As to power, low-end grunt has long been

incorporated below the enclosed bow, observer love

integral to record-setting towboats and the Ski

seat, as well as two clever “saddle bag” compartments

Nautique is no different, offering a trio of engines

contained within both port and starboard gunwale.

from longtime partner Pleasurecraft Marine Engines

While designed to enhance action behind the boat,

(PCM). The base ZR4 engine packs 400hp and produces

Nautique hasn’t forgotten to pamper those within the

400 foot-pounds of torque to muscle almost any rider

cockpit. At the helm, the driver enjoys a recessed

quickly atop the water. Options extend to 450hp and

dashboard for maximum forward visibility, offset

a whopping 465 foot-pounds of torque, all covered by

12.4” touchscreen display, and convenient holder for

PCM’s comprehensive five-year warranty.

the ever-present smartphone. A welcome rest supports the throttle arm; just forward, a rotary mouse quickly

WRITTEN BY JEFF HEMMEL

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AQUILA

L OV E AT FIRST S IGHT THE BLAKELEY FAMILY REMAINS DEVOTED TO THE AQUILA BRAND OF POWER CATAMARANS

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Jerry Blakeley first set eyes on a unique power

and efficiency that made it a truly unique power

catamaran on the Intercoastal Waterway in 2012. It

catamaran.

could have been the boat on its way to be introduced

The very next year Jerry and Yunie traded up

at the 2012 Miami International Boat Show. It was later

to a new 2013 Aquila 48. With 4-cabins, two double

that year at the Palm Beach Boat Show that Jerry had

staterooms at each end of the hulls, it gave them the

the opportunity to get onboard.

maximum privacy and comfort.

Construction of Aquila Power Catamarans began in

Two years later while chartering an Aquila 48 with

2012 through a partnership between Sino Eagle Group

MarineMax Vacations, Jerry and Yunie met a couple

and MarineMax. This partnership was first established

who had chartered the new Aquila 44. With a full beam

when Sino Eagle Group began building the Aquila 38

owner’s cabin, it was named "Best New Multihull 40'-

specifically for MarineMax’s new charter business,

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The Aquila 44 better suited Jerry and Yunie’s style of

The Aquila 38 proved to be spacious and efficient.

cruising, offering a spacious salon and galley as well as

Jerry and his wife, Yunie, found the boat combined a

plenty of storage to make living aboard or cruising easy

level of comfort with an impeccable ease of handling

and pleasant. With Aquila's revolutionary f lybridge to

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bow direct access it proved to make handling the boat much easier.

The Blakeley’s keep their boats behind their house in Osterville, Massachusetts, in the summer. They find cruising Cape Cod, Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Newport, Rhode Island, effortless.

During the winter, they keep their Aquila at the Palm Harbor Marina, which Jerry considers one of the best marinas in the world for their great staff and fabulous members. From there they have cruised across the state of Florida five times. Even handling the locks along the route with ease, crossing Lake Okeechobee to Fort Myers and beyond. Twice a winter they cruise to Hope Town and Green Turtle Cay in The Abacos, Bahamas. Often with friends for company.

More recently, Jerry has been exploring the benefits

COMING UP NEXT FROM AQUILA

of outboard power. After seeing an early version at the introduction of the Aquila 36 during the 2017 Miami

Continually innovating and raising the bar, Aquila is

International Boat Show, Jerry dismissed it as an option.

at it again. Launching this fall is the Aquila 30 Power

However, he gave the Aquila team his input on what he

Catamaran, smaller sister to the award-winning

would like to see on an outboard powered Aquila power

Aquila 36. The Aquila 30 focuses more on the dayboat

catamaran. At the 2017 Newport Boat Show, Jerry was

and sport boat features but still offers the ability to

astounded that many of his suggestions were addressed

stay overnight with one cabin and one head. Like the

and the boat was remarkably enhanced. The Blakeley’s

Aquila 36, this new model is powered by Mercury

ordered an Aquila 36 to their specifications and took

outboards, but offers a unique and innovative aft

delivery in March 2018.

platform that wraps around the outboards. With a

The Blakeley’s feel their brand-new Aquila 36 Power

wide beam, the Aquila 30 offers a large platform and

Catamaran, with a 14’ 7” beam, blends perfectly live

plenty of space perfect for a day out with your friends

aboard space and qualities perfect for socializing with

and family.

rugged strength and control. The Aquila 36 has cockpit seating for over two dozen adults and two comfortable cabins with private en-suite heads. Jerry also likes that he can single-hand the Aquila 36 and he enjoys its

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spirited performance and excellent fuel economy.

With its open water capabilities, wide stance and twin sponsons, the boat is remarkably stable making it exceptionally comfortable at speed cruising to his favorite haunts or while at rest just relaxing.

In

October

2017,

their

friends

and

cruising

partners, Ant and Sue, bought Young’s Boat Yard on the Chesapeake near Baltimore. Jerry plans to have his Aquila 36 trucked to Young’s Boat Yard and will cruise with Ant and Sue for several weeks and take in the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay and its wonderful harbors. Following that he plans to take his boat to his property on Oyster Harbors in Osterville.

WRITTEN BY MARK KELLUM

The Aquila 36 was awarded the Multihull of the Year award in the Power Multihulls category by Multihulls World.

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VACATIONS

PARADISE NOT LOST THE ZAZZARA FAMILY AND FRIENDS WERE AMONG FIRST TO RETURN TO THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS AFTER HURRICANE IRMA

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L

ike many passionate boaters, New Yorker,

September 7, 2017, the British Virgin Islands

Grazi Zazzara, and his family thought the

sustained a devastating blow from Hurricane Irma

ultimate answer to their boating dreams

leaving its 30,000 residents without basic services and

was to own a yacht within easy access to

shelter. The MarineMax Vacations team had prepared

the Caribbean. They purchased a second home in

for the worst and made it through the category 5

Del Rey, Florida and a 50-foot yacht in their back yard.

hurricane with minimal damage. The dedicated team

Dream fulfilled. Not quite.

began f leet assessments almost immediately and were

At the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show,

able to prepare for the winter charter season and

Grazi met Raul Bermudez, VP MarineMax Charter

throughout the BVI residents and business owners

Division, who laid out the advantages of the MarineMax

rebuilt quickly.

Vacations Charter Yacht Ownership Program. A fixed

"Well before Hurricane Irma, we had made

monthly income, nine weeks of destination boating

reservations for a 6-day adventure in paradise with

per year, no operating expenses, professional yacht

friends for November 3," Grazi offered. "After frequent

maintenance and personalized customer service.

communications with Raul and Michelle Bonasoro,

"Factoring in the cost of maintenance, dock fees

the

MarineMax

Vacations

office

manager,

they

and insurance, and the advantages of tax write-

convinced us that the islands would be ready for

offs, hassle-free ownership and basically unlimited

charter visitors, and they needed to restore the

access, the MarineMax Charter Yacht Ownership

tourism that sustains the archipelago."

Program just made sense. Since purchasing our

The Zazzara's and their guests arrived in the BVI

MarineMax 484 named Villa, our frequent adventures

and while there was damage, it was apparent that the

to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) have proven to be

population of the islands were earnestly rebuilding

just that, hassle-free fun," explained Grazi.

their Eden-like home.

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SHOULD YOU GO TO THE BVI NOW? YES! YOU ABSOLUTELY SHOULD COME! We have heard from SO many boaters that—despite the aftermath of the storms—they had the vacation of a lifetime. Today the British Virgin Islands are back, and your amazing trip is waiting for you. All that’s missing is you! Your presence as a tourist will not only help bolster moral, but your hardearned dollars spent at our grocery stores, shops and restaurants will directly help the economy. The amazing pictures that you share with family and friends will help spread the word that the British "We were welcomed like family," Grazi extolled.

"Our MarineMax 484 was perfectly prepared and

Virgin Islands are a beautiful place that feels even more quaint and authentic than it did before.

provisioned, and the waters and ideal weather had not

In the BVI you'll find over 60 islands to explore.

changed. The biggest difference was the uncrowded

Well-known hot spots like The Baths, Jost Van Dyke,

beaches and destinations."

Anegada, The Caves, Norman Island, Leverick Bay

Foxy's and the Soggy Dollar Bar are two of Grazi's

(the list goes on!) are up, running and vibrant. The

favorite stops on Jost Van Dyke. "When we pulled

British Virgin Islands still offer amazing snorkeling,

up to the beach in front of Foxy's we didn't know

crystal clear water, and warm winds. Aboard a

what to expect. The hills were green and fairly

MarineMax Vacations charter you can cruise the

verdant but you could see all the larger trees were

islands, relax, take a dip, enjoy drinks and food on

stripped bare," offered Grazi. "The pleasant surprise

shore at restaurants and bar and more!

was being greeted by Foxy himself. He was jubilant

A charter yacht vacation in the British Virgin

that the tourists are beginning to return. He spent

Islands is not only a bucket list item for many—the

hours regaling us with songs and stories. It was an

trip of a lifetime—it's a place where memories are

awesome experience."

created that will never be forgotten. Whether you

The

crew

discovered

that

the

beaches,

gin-

are going with friends, family, a mixture of the

clear waters, and the BVI—famous welcome had not

two or even as a work retreat, it provides the time

changed. The group visited the Soggy Dollar Bar on a

to laugh, tell stories and enjoy your time together.

separate trip in the cove just west of where Foxy's is

You'll try new things, explore the islands, bask in the

located. Everyone played the Soggy Dollar's infamous

warm sun.

ring game.

"We all loved the uncrowded nature of this trip and the greater personal attention. However, we also enjoy the throngs of revelers we have experienced in past visits. I cannot overstate how mu c h I e n j o y t h e c a r e f r e e n a t u r e o f t h e M a r i n e M a x Ya c h t Charter Ownership Program. All the tax advantages and expenses of owning and maintaining your own yacht. We essentially own two vacation homes, one in Del Rey and the other on Tortola. My wife and I are taking some more friends this January. We would recommend MarineMax Vacations and the team to any and everyone," concluded Grazi.

WRITTEN BY MARK KELLUM

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GRADY-WHITE

C ATCHI NG A GOOD TIME O N T H E HOTSPUR FISHING IS JUST ONE OF THE MANY ADVENTURES THE ANDERSON FAMILY ENJOYS ON THEIR GRADY-WHITE MARLIN

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T

he

Grady-White

winning,

30-foot

Marlin

is

offshore

an

award-

Performance and safety were key decision factors

walk

around

for Anderson. The Grady-White’s twin 300-hp outboard

cabin boat and a fine choice for the

motors give it a comfortable cruising speed of 28-30

deep-sea

knots with the ability to top 40 knots, an exceptional

fisherman.

The

construction

is tough enough to take 60 miles off the coast for

feature when racing the weather.

Dorado, Wahoo and Marlin, but according to seasoned

In addition to standard safety features like two

fisherman Scott Anderson, this finely appointed

automatic bilge pumps, a bow rail made of 316 grade

fishing boat is also classy enough to take on dinner

stainless steel, anchor windlass, cockpit toe rails, and

dates with friends and family vacations.

pre wired for Sirius Satellite weather/radio, Anderson

“Our favorite dinner spot right now is The Palm’s

upgraded to a high speed dual display Garmin

Fish Camp Restaurant in Jacksonville,” said Anderson.

electronics package that includes upgraded radar, chirp

“It’s locally owned by deep-sea fishermen, and they

sounder, down view, side view, AIS, DSC and the Garmin

always serve the freshest catch.”

Reactor Autopilot w/smart pump. These upgrades help

Anderson and his family, wife Sarah and teenage sons Luke and Wade, typically spend about 400

Anderson keep an eye on the weather, seas, depth and surface temperatures while fishing or cruising.

hours a year on their boat named Hotspur. Hotspur

With such a well-built boat, the family can focus on

is Anderson’s third Grady-White. He started with the

their true love, fishing and diving. At 13 and 16-years-

27-foot 1996 Sailfish, then moved up to the 30-foot

old, the teens are already seasoned anglers, hold Florida

2007 Marlin before upgrading to the 2017 Marlin.

Safe Boater Cards, as well as certified scuba divers.

It’s not unusual for the family to travel 65 miles offshore for a day of fishing on the water. The Grady-White makes the ride out and back comfortable and safe largely due to its proven SeaV2 hull design.

The enclosed cabin, hardtop with powder coated aluminum frame and wide ventilated tempered glass windshield is a favorite feature for Anderson. “It protects everyone and keeps them dry during rough weather and the hard top is great for shade from the sun.”

In Anderson’s words, the Hotspur is a serious offshore blue water fishing machine. It has 20 rod holders and additional rod storage racks.

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Fish and bait stay fresh with a 290-quart insulated

refrigerator, microwave, electric glass top stove, and

fish box with light and orb drain, rigging station with

port side galley with sink, light and Corian cutting

freshwater sink, and insulated bait box with a drain;

board. Dinner is served topside or at the cherry wood

plus a freshwater shower wand, and freshwater wash

table in the cabin.

down area. If the fight gets too messy, there is an enclosed shower in the cabin.

In addition to enjoying Hotspur with family and friends, Anderson also uses the boat for business

In addition to all day fishing trips, the Andersons

purposes. He runs a commercial deep-sea diving

like to take the Hotspur on extended vacations. Most

and salvage company, and often uses Hotspur to take

years they head to the Florida Keys, staying on the

clients out to look at job sites off shore. During these

boat or at marinas with hotels.

trips, Anderson is thankful he installed the optional

Lately their favorite vacation is to West End,

bow thruster. “It allows me to control the boat in tight

Bahamas. Hotspur has no problem handling the rough

marinas and docks that are exposed to wind, as well

seas in crossing the Gulf Stream. “In just three to four

as around other obstacles,” said Anderson. “It’s a huge

hours from West End, you can get to places in the

option for this boat.”

Bahamas where you’ll see no one,” said Anderson.

Jeff Wilson is the general manager of MarineMax

It’s in those places the family likes to fish, spearfish

Jacksonville and he sold Anderson his boat. “Scott is a

and dive for lobster and conch. Hotspur’s cockpit is

very knowledgeable seaman,” said Wilson. “He knew

roomy enough to accommodate four divers in full

exactly what he wanted and he values the quality

gear, or two to three anglers fighting fish, without

construction and good resale value of the Grady-White.”

getting in each other’s way.

And

Anderson

values

the

expertise

and

In the evenings, the Anderson family cooks up the

convenience of working with the crew at MarineMax.

catch, which they joke is so fresh it’s from the future.

“Jeff found exactly the boat we wanted and arranged

The family specialty is conch ceviche. The ingredients

transportation from Texas to Florida,” said Anderson.

can be prepared using the cutting board on deck, or in

“Plus I can bring the boat in for maintenance by water.

the Hotspur’s impressive cabin kitchen complete with

That’s a huge benefit.”

WRITTEN BY SUE RODMAN

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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.

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C E L E B R AT I N G

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MARIN E MA X TU RNS 20

T

his June, MarineMax celebrated the 20th

better serve the entire boating community in each of

anniversary of our initial public offering

our markets.

on the New York Stock Exchange, trading

Each of our acquisitions were strategic, typically a

under the ticker symbol HZO, as a play

strong dealer, with great brands, and a strong team that

on H 2 0. Ref lecting back, what they say is true, time

complemented our values and brought added ability to

indeed f lies by when you are having fun. And what a

serve our family of boaters.

fun, great adventure it hasbeen so far!

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During these 20 years, we have seen the best of

The initial idea for MarineMax started in 1997 with

times and certainly some very challenging times.

a number of the nation’s largest and arguably best

Following the events of September 11, we were

boat dealers in the country, brainstorming about how

concerned about the impact our industry might feel.

we can better serve the boating enthusiast, grow the

That day, however, made us appreciate our families

industry and provide a greater opportunity for our

and friends even more and boaters took to the water

Team. In January 1998, MarineMax was founded and

to enjoy the time we have with one another. Likewise,

shortly thereafter, we merged with the same group of

in the great recession, which was particularly hard on

dealers and subsequently went public on June 3, 1998.

our industry, the time boaters spent on the water

At that point we were the largest dealer in the world

and total amount of registered boats actually grew

and our mission to change the industry began.

as enthusiasts sought this great recreation as a way

In the past 20 years we have acquired 26 additional

to escape the challenges they were facing in their

boat and yacht dealers, two boat brokerage operations,

busy lives. During that time, MarineMax had to

and

operations.

take some strong actions given the impact from the

Additionally, we have acquired several marinas and

recession, but we vowed to not reduce our service

expanded from a few brands and segments to the broad

capabilities and the Getaways!® we do with our

array of products that we offer today. Being more

customers. We think decisions like that have lead

diversified has certainly proven to be a wise move as

MarineMax to the very strong market position we

we have been able to grow into more segments and

enjoy today as the world’s largest recreation dealer.

two

full-service

MarineMax Lifestyles

yacht

repair

As you have likely heard , we don’t just sell boats—

On this milestone anniversary, our achievements

we sell a lifestyle. Our customers are welcomed into

are awe-inspiring. We have grown to over 60 retail

the MarineMax family, where we teach them how to

locations across the country, plus we developed

have fun on the water. We also make sure we have the

MarineMax Vacations, our charter division in the

ability to service your needs. Lastly, we ensure you

breathtaking British Virgin Islands. We represent

are comfortable boating through our various training

over 20 brands, have over 300,000 customers and

classes and our Getaways!

over 1,500 team members. Since going public, we have

Bill McGill learned early on in his career as an

sold over 150,000 boats. At our fiscal year end this

entrepreneur, that you are only as successful as the

past September, we were approaching $1.1 billion

people

in revenue.

you

surround

yourself

with.

MarineMax

is comprised of the best group of caring, diligent,

While we are very proud of all that we have

and passionate team members that has ever been

accomplished as a company, what we are most proud

assembled in our industry.

It is this team that has

of is how we have helped change people’s lives. It’s

carried us to the highest levels of success in our industry,

not just our tag line, our family of boaters are “United

including being recognized as the Boating Industry

by Water.” Our recreation and commitment to our

Magazine top dealer in two of the inaugural rankings

family of boaters has helped strengthen family bonds,

for the first two successive years. The governing body

provide the opportunity to make new friends on

inducted us into the Hall of Fame, so others could

the water and to create a lifetime of memories. The

have a chance at the top spot. To say we are proud of

water and fresh air seem to magically open the lines

this group of men and women is an understatement.

of communication. People engage with each other by turning off the electronics, the stresses of everyday life are put on hold, and people connect.

We would like to thank each and every one of you for joining us on this journey and we are excited about the possibilities and opportunities the next 20 years will bring.

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20

YEARS B O AT I N G TOGETHER

Spring 2012 Spring 2012

Construction of Construction of Aquila Power Aquila Power Catamarans began Catamarans began when Sino Eaglewhen Sino Eagle Group began building Group began building the Aquila 38 the Aquila 38 exclusively for exclusively for MarineMax Vacations.

MarineMax Vacations.

September 2012 September 2012

1997

1997

Seven of the nation’s Seven of the nation’s largest and bestlargest and best dealers in the country dealers in the country brainstormed about brainstormed about how they could how better they could better serve the boating serve the boating enthusiast, growenthusiast, the grow the industry and provide industry and provide a greater opportunity a greater opportunity for their team for their team members. members.

1997

1997

1998

June 2009 June 2009 U.S. to the U.S. September 11,September 2001 11, 2001 According to theAccording

The tragedy of the The tragedy of the attacks made onattacks 9/11 made on 9/11 made Americans made Americans appreciate theirappreciate their families and friends families and friends even more and even more and boaters took to the boaters took to the water to enjoy the water to enjoy the time they have with time they have with one another. one another.

2001

1998

January 1998 January 1998

MarineMax wasMarineMax was founded and shortly founded and shortly thereafter, merged thereafter, merged with the same group with the same group of dealerships. Mr. of dealerships. Mr. William H. McGill, William Jr., H. McGill, Jr., has been the Chief has been the Chief Executive Officer Executive of Officer of MarineMax, Inc.MarineMax, since Inc. since January 23, 1998.

January 23, 1998.

June 1998

June 1998

MarineMax went MarineMax went public, trading under public, trading under the ticker symbol the ticker symbol HZO. HZO an attempt HZO. HZO an attempt to associate the to associate the company with being company with being on the water as on a play the water as a play on “H20.” MarineMax on “H20.” MarineMax became the world’s became the world’s largest dealership. largest dealership.

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MarineMax Lifestyles

2001

2006 2007

National BureauNational of Bureau of Economic Research Economic Research the Great Recession the Great Recession ended. However, ended. the However, the impact of the impact of the recession on therecession on the boating industryboating industry remains as remains as middle-class America middle-class America is recovering. is recovering.

2009

2006 2007

Summer 2006Summer 2006

MarineMax reached MarineMax reached 1-billion dollars1-billion in dollars in sales revenue. sales revenue.

December 2007 December 2007

2009

2011

MarineMax acquired MarineMax acquired Bassett Marine LLC’s Bassett Marine LLC’s retail sales and retail sales and operations in operations in Westbrook, CT and Westbrook, CT and Warwick, RI, and Warwick, RI, and added western added western Massachusetts to Massachusetts its to its territory for its territory for its Sea Ray productSea line.

Ray product line.

November 2012 November 2012

The Company’s Board The Company’s Board of Directors appointed of Directors appointed Chuck CashmanChuck and Cashman and Brett McGill as Brett McGill as executive officers. executive officers.

2012

2011

March 2011 March 2011

MarineMax expands MarineMax expands in the Florida in the Florida Panhandle withPanhandle the with the acquisition of acquisition of Treasure IslandTreasure Island Marina's retail sales Marina's retail sales and brokerage and brokerage operation in Panama operation in Panama City, Florida. City, Florida.

The Great Recession The Great Recession began, according began, to according to the U.S. Nationalthe U.S. National Bureau of Economic Bureau of Economic Research. MarineMax Research. MarineMax had to take some had to take some strong actions given strong actions given the negative impact the negative impact from the recession, from the recession, but they vowed but to not they vowed to not reduce their service reduce their service capabilities andcapabilities their and their October 2011October 2011 Getaways!®events Getaways!®events MarineMax MarineMax they do with ourthey do with our introduces a new introduces a new customers. customers. service, MarineMax service, MarineMax Vacations. Charter Vacations. Charter vacations in thevacations in the British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands with the newestwith and the newest and most exceptional most fleetexceptional fleet in the market. in the market.

2012

2013

2013

March 2013 March 2013

MarineMax acquires MarineMax acquires Parker Boat Company’s Parker Boat Company’s retail boat sales and retail boat sales and service operations service in operations in Orlando and Daytona, Orlando and Daytona, Florida. Parker Boat Florida. Parker Boat Company has served Company has served the boating community the boating community for over 85 years. for over 85 years.

January 2016 January 2016

Members of Members of MarineMax’s MarineMax’s management team management team along with several along of with several of its key manufacturers its key manufacturers rang the NYSE Closing rang the NYSE Closing Bell® in celebration Bell®ofin celebration of the 2016 Progressive the 2016 Progressive Insurance New York Insurance New York Boat Show.

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MarineMax expands MarineMax expands its brand offering its brand offering with the addition with of the addition of Ocean Alexander Ocean Alexander Yachts in all of its Yachts in all of its locations from Texas locations from Texas east, offering alleast, offering all models ranging models ranging from 70’ to 155’.from 70’ to 155’.

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MarineMax’s Board MarineMax’s of Board of Directors promoted Directors promoted Brett McGill to Brett McGill to President and Chief President and Chief Operating Officer.

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Q&A BILL McGILL INTERVIEWED BY JEFF HEMMEL, BOATING MAGAZINE

P eruse the extensive resume

use it, service them second to

of MarineMax Chairman &

none, and get them involved

CEO, Bill McGill and you’ll

in events and trips—we’ve

find an impressive range of

never wavered from that

experience. An engineering

commitment. At the end of the

degree from the University

day it’s about the people, and

of Dayton. Early years spent

it’s the relationships with our

working on both the SR-71

customers that mean every-

Blackbird

thing. They’ve got to feel like

spy

plane

and,

later, the Space Station. A

they’re part of our family.

corporate

It’s not about buying a boat,

stint

at

Colgate

Palmolive. Forty-five years

it’s about buying a lifestyle

ago, however, it was McGill’s

and memories. We have an

unbridled passion for boating

opportunity to

that led him down his current

change people’s

path and, in many ways,

"I came to realize that

lives, and that’s

changed the industry forever.

boating truly changes

what drives us.

people’s lives. It

We’re selling

We caught up with Bill, now

Why? What is it that is so

experiencing it.

74, and asked him to reflect

powerful about boating?

The greatest re-

on over four decades in the

I came to realize that boating

ward that I get

marine industry.

truly changes people’s lives. It

is when I meet

connects the individual with

a family and the

Bill, it’s been 45 years since

the inner emotions they have,

wife says ‘thank

you took a gamble on the

it connects them with their

you, I have my

and satisfies their

to back off on

boating industry. Looking

friends, with their family, and

husband back,’

own needs, creating

that... it’s too

back, what stands out most?

satisfies their own needs, cre-

or ‘we now have

memories of a lifetime."

much fun doing

I got in the business in 1973,

ating memories of a lifetime.

something we

it the way we’re

can do together

doing it.

just in time for the oil em-

connects the individual with the inner emotions they have, it connects them with their friends, with their family,

a lifestyle, and making memories for people that can last a lifetime.

We’re not going

bargo. I had invested my life

How is it different from the

as a family.’ Or the kids say

savings with my uncle to open

many other activities vying for

‘wow, I enjoy doing things with

Speaking of fun, you have a

up a dealership in Tampa Bay,

consumer’s attention?

my parents during those teenage

reputation in the industry for

and the next thing I saw were

If you look at family recre-

years.’ That’s really rewarding

being quite the watersports

long gas lines, and I’m saying

ation, the choices are pretty

and a validation of what boating

enthusiast. Still getting out on

"what have I done, what does

narrow. Golf is often just the

truly does. That’s really what it’s

the water?

this mean?" I think one of

husband, tennis maybe it’s the

about... what does boating do for

I’m in the slalom course,

the biggest lessons I learned

husband and wife, perhaps

you and your family. If we keep

trick skiing and barefooting

from that is, hey, life goes on.

the kids, but most of the

focused on that, we win.

every single weekend I’m

People’s passion for boating

sports that kids are involved

and the resilience they have is

in today the parents are

Twenty years ago MarineMax

the slalom course than I’ve

greater than I ever dreamed

sitting on the bench working

forever changed the industry’s

done in my life, and I used to

it would be. That is a lesson

their phone. In many cases

approach to boat sales. How

compete. I’m enjoying life, I’ve

that I learned early on that I

they’re not really connected

has this company thrived while

got two young daughters at

carried through the 45 years.

with the kids until after the

others have failed?

home, a lovely wife and nine

There’s ups and downs in our

game or after practice. But

If you look at what we do for our

grandkids. I wake up happy

industry, but people still seek

with boating, people are

customers—help them select the

and excited every day.

boating in a major way.

together. The whole family is

right product, teach them how to

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#SHOW USYOU R BU RG E E AS WE TURN 20 THIS SUMMER, WE WANT TO SEE HOW YOU HAVE BOATING FUN

The MarineMax burgee symbolizes that you are part of an exclusive group of people who love the water. As we celebrate 20 years of boating together, we invite you to take this with you as a token of all the fun and memories of being on the water, and a reminder that we are all United by Water.

Get in on the action and have some fun! We are turning 20 this summer and we want to see how you #ShowUsYourBurgee.

1.

Stop by your local MarineMax to pick up your FREE limited edition 2018 MarineMax Burgee.

2. Snap a pic of you and your burgee on your boat, on

Stop by MarineMax to get the new 2018 MarineMax

vacation, after you’ve reeled in that legendary fish,

Burgee, then head out on the water for some great

or while celebrating our 20th anniversary with us!

pics! You can find a MarineMax near you by visiting

3. Share it on social media using #ShowUsYourBurgee.

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20 ADVENTURES FOR YOU TO GO ON THIS SUMMER BON VOYAGE! BECAUSE MARINEMAX REFUSES TO LET YOU OR YOUR BOAT SIT IDLE IN HOMETOWN WATERS ALL SUMMER LONG

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ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT RENDEZVOUS Mystic Seaport, CT

CAJUN PRIDE SWAMP TOURS LaPlace, LA

Into any and all things vintage in vessels? Take a trip to this

Boaters addicted to TV shows like “Swamp People” and

year’s Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous, which showcases

“Gator Boys” will relish the chance to see these intriguing

classic sailboats, cruisers and runabouts July 28-29, at Mystic

creatures up close and personal through Cajun Pride

Seaport. This waterfront event displays nearly 35 classic

Swamp Tours located in LaPlace, Louisiana. This privately

crafts at the legendary maritime destination and serves as a

owned, wildlife refuge is just 25 miles from New Orleans.

fun networking venue for avid boaters. mysticseaport.org

cajunprideswamptours.com

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DC DUCKS TOURS | Washington D.C.

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL | Duluth, WI

Travel D.C.’s highways and waterways by way of the popular

Experience this eccentric form of water entertainment

duck tour. The bus/boat is a smart move to discover how the

at this year’s Dragon Boat Festival held Aug. 24-25, on

city developed its massive monuments, museums and malls.

Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota. The now 16-year

From there, this creative form of transportation will take

festival is a community fundraising, fellowship and fun

you into the Potomac River for a casual cruise to give you

tradition open to first-time paddlers to veteran racers who

another picturesque perspective of America’s front yard.

have an affinity for competition, adventure and boating.

dcducks.com

lakesuperiordragons.com

GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOAT CRUISE Nashville, TN

LADY LIBERTY TOURS | New York, NY

A Nashville star of the waterways, the General Jackson

York’s five boroughs, visit this iconic, colossal carving

Showboat cruises the Cumberland River and entertains guests with grand performances celebrating the South. The General Jackson is one of the largest showboats ever built.

It can accommodate up to 1,037 passengers, features a twostory Victorian theater and spotlights Music City’s rising

After exploring family boating hotbeds in a few of New symbolizing democracy and freedom via ferry only. Boat tour service Statue Cruises gives you instant access to the Statue of Liberty National Monument, known as one of the world’s most famous landmarks. The ferry ride also includes a tour inside the popular Ellis Island National Immigration

stars in the entertainment industry. generaljackson.com

Museum. statuecruises.com

LAKE HAVASU CITY PARTY COVE Lake Havasu City, AZ

MICHIGAN MARITIME MUSEUM EXPERIENCES South Haven, MI

Tagged as Arizona’s playground, Lake Havasu stretches

The maritime museum doesn’t just provide research

400 miles of coastline, beams sunshine for 300 days a year

and education about the Great Lakes. You can actually

and opens up 60 miles of navigable waterways to boaters.

go on water in historic replicas like the 1800s Friends

The lake’s scenic, rippling canyons and tranquil waters

Good Will, which includes a 6-pound pivot cannon and

cater to party and high-performance boaters to family and

billowing sails, or the 1941 USCG Motor Lifeboat 36460.

sightseeing ones. golakehavasu.com

michiganmaritimemuseum.org

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BASEBALL'S HOME | Cooperstown, NY

BEAUFORT PIRATE INVASION | Beaufort, NC

Boaters devoted to one of America’s favorite pastime will

Swashbuckling fun awaits at this legendary adventure

find the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum as an

held August 10-11 in the historic seaside town of North

impressive visit near Otsego Lake. Cooperstown is located

Carolina’s Crystal Coast. Along Beaufort’s waterfront, ship

at the Southern tip of Otsego Lake, which is undeniably a

invasion re-enactments, street sword battles and pirate

boating oasis. Otsego Lake is 7.8 miles long and flourishes

performances fill the area for this year’s theme “The Battle

with rainbow trout, yellow perch, bluegill and both

of Blackbeard”—commemorating the 300th anniversary of

largemouth and smallmouth bass. thisiscooperstown.com

the infamous pirate. beaufortpirateinvasion.com

BARREN RIVER LAKE | Lucas, KY

BASS LAKE | Yosemite, CA

Barren River is a 10,000-acre lake and outdoors paradise

Voted one of the top “10 Best Lakes in California” by Sunset

in Lucas. Enclosed by plush, tree-covered hills, the lake is

Magazine, this lavish lake in Yosemite features pristine

in the south-central section of the state in open grasslands

waterfalls and is bound by granite peaks and mountainous

called “barrens.” The countryside site satisfies boating,

pine forests. The nature sanctuary supplies fishing with

fishing, camping, hiking, swimming and horseback riding.

bass, crappie, catfish, carp, rainbow trout and bluegill in

Its marina includes a launching ramp, 100 open slips, 40

its waters. It’s full-service lakefront marina provides boats,

covered slips and boat rentals as well. parks.ky.gov

kayaks, paddle boarding or jet ski rentals. basslake.com

BLUE MESA RESERVOIR | Gunnison, CO

ELEPHANT BUTTE LAKE | Elephant Butte, NM

One of Colorado’s largest bodies of water, the reservoir is

Located at New Mexico’s largest state park, Elephant Butte

the ideal destination for leisurely boating and hardcore

Lake is the state’s largest body of water. It provides boating and

fishing. It’s also the largest lake trout and Kokanee salmon

fishing opportunities, accommodating various watercraft.

fishery in America. Stretching nearly 96 miles of shoreline,

The lake includes two marinas and is laden with record-

the reservoir harbors narrow canyons, staggering mesas

breaking crappie, bluegill, and striped, black and white bass.

and tapered lakes that highlight the natural beauty of this

Boaters can travel the 43-mile-long lake’s trails and sandy

mountain state. thebluemesa.com

beaches, too. newmexico.org

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HERRING BAY | Annapolis, MD

HILTON HEAD ISLAND | Hilton Head, SC

The essence of boating along the Chesapeake Bay, Herring Bay

Designated Travel + Leisure Magazine’s “Best Island in

in Maryland’s countryside welcomes you to classy beachfront

the United States,” Hilton Head Island is nothing short of

and boat living. This quaint waterfront community features

stunning beachfront property. Native to the island: lagoons,

historic maritime villages, dockside restaurants and top-of-

harbors, marinas, fishing, watersports and boating. You may

the-line marinas like Herrington Harbour—dubbed “Best

even spot dolphins at play. Its waterways come with ample

Resort Marina on the Bay” and “Best Boatyard on the Bay.”

fishing spots, deep-sea expeditions and crystal ocean views.

visitannapolis.org

hiltonheadusa.com

LAKE BLACKSHEAR RESORT | Cordele, GA

LAKE LEWISVILLE | Lake Lewisville, TX

This getaway offers lake-loving sunsets, leisurely fishing

Cool off days from The Lone Star State’s heat through this

and charming views of nature in the middle of Georgia

trending rest-and-recreational water refuge. As one of the

Veterans Memorial State Park—recognized among the

largest lakes in North Texas, Lake Lewisville spans 29,000

“Top 100 Family Friendly Places to Boat and Fish in the U.S.”

acres and extends for 233 miles of shoreline. A popular

The 8,700-acre lake is home to catfish, bass, crappie, bream

watersports venue, it also accommodates boaters who

and plenty of “secret” fishing holes for hardcore sport

enjoy skiing, kayaking, standup paddleboarding, fishing,

fisherman. lakeblackshearresort.com

swimming, and partygoing. lake-lewisville.org

LOCK WALL ONE MARINA | Pittsburgh, PA

PENSACOLA BAY | Pensacola, FL

Boaters who are diehard football fans will appreciate

If you want to dock and explore waterways away from your

docking in downtown Pittsburgh. This pet-friendly marina

boat, a good-time option is Pensacola’s plentiful boating

gives instant access to the city’s stadium, restaurants,

adventures. From dolphin cruises to inshore/deep sea

casino waterfront entertainment. You can easily shop at

fishing charters, the bay affords emerald water experiences

The Waterfront, Pittsburgh’s premiere lifestyle mall with

along the Gulf of Mexico. Incredibly adventurous, then you

more than 70 stores, eateries and amusement along the

have to try scuba diving since Pensacola is known as a world-

Monongahela River. lockwallonemarina.com

class diving destination as well. visitpensacola.com

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SEA RAY

H ER E COM ES

THE SUN THE SEA RAY SUNDANCER 520 CAN DO IT ALL

There is perhaps no line of boat more ingrained in

quintessential Sundancer. At 52 feet 6 inches length

the mind of the American yachtsman than the Sea

overall, the 520 is ideal for an experienced owner-

Ray Sundancer. For decades, Sundancers have been

operator. Her beam of 15 feet 2 inches allowed Sea Ray

dominant models on the water, at times seeming

designers to maximize interior volume, yet narrow

almost omnipresent and that’s for good reason.

enough to make her easy to maneuver in crowded

Sundancers have a reputation for seaworthiness, good

anchorages. The hull has a variable deadrise ranging

looks and the ability to do pretty much whatever is

from 15 to 19 degrees, providing both lift and a

asked of them.

smooth ride regardless of almost any conditions.

To that end, the all-new Sea Ray Sundancer 520 —

Plus, with a dry weight approaching 43,000 pounds,

debuted this year at the Miami Yacht Show on the

the boat is weighty enough to handle all but the

heels of her sistership, the Fly 520, which splashed

roughest seas. Suffice to say, she’ll get you home safe.

at the Fort Lauderdale show—is very much the

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The Sundancer 520’s interior design has a focus

and freezers, large counters with a full sink and lots

on natural light, which is let in by large windows in

of stowage—ensuring that you have plenty of food and

the salon that almost completely surround the area.

beverage storage for longer journeys.

A triple-paned skylight above further enhances the

Forward of the galley the salon is designed

open and airy feel. The yacht’s accommodations level

specifically for relaxing, with comfortable sofas to

also has large windows, which are sharply raked to

port and starboard and a standard 50-inch television,

enhance the boat’s sleek visual presentation. Another

which can lower down to become invisible.

touch owner’s should love in the interior is the

And forward of the salon is the helm, where the

expertly crafted, grain-matched wood throughout—

captain will appreciate excellent sightlines as well as

a mega yacht detail you won’t find on many boats in

a bevy of Raymarine electronics.

this class.

Down below on the accommodations level, there

The salon has an aft-galley design, meaning that

are two luxurious staterooms, each with abundant

both the cockpit and salon have nearly equal access

stowage, again to facilitate longer journeys. The full-

to the chef ’s food offerings. The galley features many

beam master is amidship, with en suite, and enjoys

amenities that make the 520 stand out in her class,

large amounts of aforementioned natural light. The

including stainless steel drawer-style refrigerators

forepeak VIP has a queen-sized berth and private

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AN ENVIABLE FLEET Sea Ray has a host of other boats in its Sport Yachts/ Yachts and L-Class f leet, which comprises the builder’s larger, more high-end builds. The Sport Yachts/Yachts access to the guest head. In the standard layout, the

line is comprised of the Sundancer 400, Fly 400,

accommodations level also has a seating area with

Sundancer 460, Fly 460, Sundancer 510, Sundancer

a sofa and settee, though that space is available with

510 Signature, Fly 510, Sundancer 520 and Fly 520,

a third stateroom option featuring twin bunks and

while the L-Class line has the L550, L590 and L650,

additional stowage.

each with Express and Fly models. The Sport Yachts/

Exterior entertainment spaces are another highlight

Yachts line is made up of versatile, highly usable and

aboard the Sundancer 520. The foredeck has a large

cruisable vessels, much like the Sundancer 520. Each

sunpad and also has an optional sunshade, for extended

of the models also comes in Express and Fly models.

hours enjoying the sun. The yacht’s cockpit has an

The Express models tend to be popular with younger

aft lounge seat with a convertible backrest that can

families, to keep everyone in the same space, and with

slide forward and backward providing easier water

older boaters, who may not want to negotiate any extra

interaction for the whole family. There’s also an option

steps. The Fly versions are more commonly seen with

for a “gourmet station” on the transom, with a grill and

experienced owners who are comfortable with a little

large stowage compartment. A lazarrette is accessible

extra boat.

from the swim platform, and makes a great place to

The L-Class is Sea Ray’s bid at building boats that truly qualify as yachts, and as such have lots of

stow water toys.

The Sundancer 520 has a pair of Cummins QSC8.3

interior space, excellent natural light and a level of

600s coupled to Zeus pod drives. Joystick controls are

fit and finish that will truly wow most boaters. As the

available as is a Skyhook Station, which pins the boat in

brand’s f lagship, the L650 Fly is a true statement yacht,

place as you wait for a bridge, or a spot in the marina.

both for Sea Ray and for any owner lucky enough to

The boat’s hull has advanced lamination structures

own it. The yacht has four staterooms including a full-

that aid with weight and strength, and she can also

beam, amidships master with luxurious touches like

be outfitted with a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer for extra

a rainmaker showerhead and cool-looking distressed

stability while at sea.

hickory throughout. The yacht also has twin Seakeeper

The Sea Ray Sundancer 520 is a highly versatile,

8000 gyrostabilizers to help hold her in place in rough

do-it-all yacht that is perfect for entertaining large

seas, and is available with twin 1,100 hp Caterpillar

groups, or for longer voyages with friends. She’d make

C18 Acerts. Up top, the f lybridge is a jewel, with a

a great boat for island hopping, or just cruising on

convertible settee/sunpad aft, a Kenyon grill setup and

over to the local sandbar. There’s simply a lot here to

a rocking stereo system. The L650 Fly has everything

like. It’s no wonder the Sundancer line has left such

you could want to have a great time on the water.

an imprint on the sport.

WRITTEN BY KEVIN KOENIG

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YOU’RE A LONG WAY FROM WORK, DOROTHY.

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F LY G I R L THE GALEON 640 FLY IS ABOUT TO CHANGE THE GAME

S

ince it was founded in Gdansk, Poland, in 1982,

because the yacht’s gunwales can flip down to create

Galeon Yachts has been turning out some of the

terraces to both port and starboard that increase her

more innovative vessels seen anywhere in the

beam to a sizeable 23 feet, 3 inches. This design choice is

industry. Currently, it builds around 100 boats

one that sets her apart from other midsize motoryachts in

a year in the 40 to 70-foot range, and has cultivated a

what can often seem like an overly crowded field.

loyal following—for good reason. With head-turning

Imagine the possibilities. With the terraces open, the

layouts, modular seating and now drop-down terraces

yacht’s beam essentially becomes comparable to a 90-foot

on the sides of its boats, the builder has made a name for

boat’s. A bar that seats two on either side makes the most

itself as being at the avant-garde of nautical design. And

of the space on the 640’s portside, while the starboard-

with its latest build, the Galeon 640 Fly, which debuted in

side terrace is open. The 640’s terraces adjoin to the

Miami this past February, the builder has only further

cockpit which has a dining settee for eight as well as a

solidified its reputation. The 640 Fly is a boat that puts

40-inch television. The cockpit is covered by an electric

other vessels in its class on notice, thanks to its outsized

sunshade that should help keep passengers cool even on

interior volume, entertainment-friendly layout and a

the hottest of days. Aft of that a hydraulic swim platform

host of onboard amenities that will make everyone happy

can handle tender duties, act as a miniature beach club

—except of course, for her competitors.

and provide easy access to the crew cabin. Notably, that

The 640 Fly has a length overall of 68 feet, 3 inches, and a resting beam of 16 feet, 3 inches. We say “resting”

cabin has twin berths, a sink, refrigerator and access to the engine room.

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Indoors, the galley opens up on both sides creating an

chosen, the master will be full beam and amidships. If

amazing conjoining space with the aft deck complete with

four staterooms is the choice, the master moves forward

two bar areas. Forward of the galley, a huge U-shaped

to the forepeak, remains en suite and has a private

dining setee to port acts as the yacht's more formal dining

staircase entrance.

area and the table lowers with a fill cushion to create a cozy TV lounge.

The 640 Fly also runs very well. A fully carbon fiber

Forward are plush twin helm seats

superstructure helps keep weight down and the center

that enjoy excellent sightlines thanks to the boat’s large,

of gravity low, for an efficient and stable ride. The resin-

steeply raked windshield.

infused hull is both light and strong, and slices through

Interestingly, the forward section of that windshield

the waves with admirable ease. The yacht comes standard

opens up to the bowdeck, creating a pass through

with 1000 hp Volvo Penta D13s, and is also available with

to the salon. This somewhat unique design choice

twin 1,200 hp MANs. With the standard Volvos, the vessel

essentially conjoins the entire main deck into one giant,

can top out at a jaunty 27 knots. At her 23-knot cruise

interconnected entertainment area. The bow has seating

speed, she has a range of 230 nautical miles, or about the

that is configurable, so an owner can pick from multiple

distance from Miami to Elbow Cay — not too shabby on a

arrangements according to his druthers.

single tank of gas.

However, the main deck is not the yacht’s only

The Galeon 640 Fly is the type of boat that would make

exterior entertainment space. The namesake flybridge

most any yachtsman smile. Her unique, super-open layout

has forward sunpads, a wetbar to starboard with two

allows passengers to commune with the environment

barstools and expansive U-shaped seating aft with a table.

they love so much, while her build and performance will

The starboard-side helm also offers excellent sightlines

please captains and gearheads alike. Indeed, there’s very

and may be even better than the lower helm for docking,

little not to like about this launch, and we’d guess you’ll

as a bird’s eye view is hard to beat in a harbor.

be seeing plenty of her very soon.

Down below the accommodations level can have either three or four staterooms. If the three-stateroom layout is

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FLE X IBLE BY

DE SIGN OCEAN ALEXANDER OFFERS MORE CHOICES FOR MORE STATEROOMS ABOARD ITS 100, WITHOUT COMPROMISING SPACE

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t’s no surprise that as cruising plans grow, so, too,

meaning all four cabins were below deck. With this,

do the yachts you own. The larger fuel capacity

you had a full-beam master, two mirror-image guest

aboard a larger yacht brings new destinations

cabins (typically twins that could push together to form

within reach. Similarly, you’re afforded more

doubles), and a bow VIP. The builder decided to switch

creature comforts, including more staterooms, letting

things up starting with hull number five, moving the

you share those perfect experiences with additional

master to sit forward on the main deck. It’s a space

friends and family.

arrangement borrowed from larger megayachts. In

The trouble is, sometimes larger is too large. There

yet another large-megayacht move, the 100’s master is

comes a point where a certain length feels burdensome,

actually a split-level suite, where the sleeping area is on

even overwhelming. Despite the benefits that a bigger

the main deck, and the head plus the dressing area are

boat brings, you just can’t make the jump. As much as

down a few steps forward. Impressively, the sleeping

you don’t really want to compromise, though, you don’t

area still has a dedicated toilet compartment (what

have a choice.

residents across the Atlantic would call a WC). Those of

Actually, you do. Enter the Ocean Alexander 100.

you who stumble around in the dark will find this quite

Introduced a few years ago as a four-stateroom series,

practical. It’s also unheard of aboard anything except

she has adapted to changing client needs. While some

for a fully custom yacht.

customers want to cruise with a few extra people,

Ocean Alexander didn’t stop switching things up

they don’t necessarily want the larger models in the

here. For the guest accommodations below decks, it

builder’s lineup. The Ocean Alexander 100 now not

increased the number from three to four. Two VIPs sit

only has five staterooms as an option, but also arranges

amidships, complemented by two twin staterooms just

all staterooms, regardless of total, in ways you might

forward. (There’s no bow cabin due to the master head

not expect. Even better, the yacht does so without

occupying that space.) Thanks to Ocean Alexander’s in-

detrimentally impacting the rest of the layout.

house team collaborating with longtime design partner

The first four Ocean Alexander 100 deliveries featured

a

traditional

four-stateroom

f loorplan,

Evan K. Marshall, nothing looks or feels shoehorned in.

The level of luxury is just as you would expect.

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A

A five-stateroom 100-footer is intriguing enough.

important, the crew’s quarters, comprised of a captain’s

100-footer

cabin plus two additional cabins, don’t lose any space

with

two

different

five-stateroom

configurations, though, is even more intriguing.

regardless of guest accommodations.

Besides the above-mentioned layout, the Ocean

You might wonder if the galley loses space due to the

Alexander 100 gives you yet another choice if your

master suite sitting forward of it. While the galley does

cruising party totals 10 people. You can have two master

switch from an informal country kitchen to an enclosed,

suites, essentially, accompanied by two twins and a bow

more crew-focused area, it maintains excellent f loor

VIP. Master suite number one is entirely on the main

space. Ocean Alexander and Marshall incorporated

deck. The second suite sits below decks, spanning the

customer

full beam amidships, with a his-and-her head.

A big issue in galley design in general is ensuring the chef

and

crew

feedback

in

rearranging

it.

If the five-stateroom configuration doesn’t suit you,

can prep and cook without anyone getting underfoot. In

you’re not out of luck. Ocean Alexander still offers the

each of the new layouts for the Ocean Alexander 100, the

100 with four total staterooms—and, better yet, with the

stove and the sink are in one section of the galley, with

split-level master. With this layout, your guests get two

abundant counter space, while an ample platter-staging

twins and a full-beam VIP.

area sits in another. Logically, the staging section is just

Even with the varying stateroom options, the Ocean

off the foyer from the dining area, allowing the stews

Alexander 100 preserves things you’ve come to expect

to take meals out to you and your guests while the chef

of the brand. For example, the yacht is available in both

continues working his or her magic.

f lying bridge and skylounge configurations. Of course, you also still get a choice in terms of the interior decor.

Making a 100-footer fit all of this in may sound like a bit of magic was required. Unlike your favorite magician,

Furthermore, Ocean Alexander still offers its “cruise

though, Ocean Alexander isn’t pulling a fast one. It’s

package,” which includes redundant watermakers,

adapting to your ever-changing plans, while staying true

water-treatment systems, and other equipment. Equally

to what attracted you in the first place.

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AZIMUT

DOING THE LOOP IN STYLE THE LEVY'S EXPLORE EASTERN NORTH AMERICA ABOARD THEIR AZIMUT MAGELLANO 53-FOOT YACHT

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“We traveled for 7 months, 5,400 miles, traversed 104 Locks, traveled on 3 of the 5 Great Lakes, passed through 15 U.S. states, 2 Canadian providences, voyaged on 8 major rivers, visited 70 towns and cities and experienced one miracle...”

On May 22, 2017, with their two dogs, Bandit and Suki, the Levy’s left Palm Beach Gardens heading for the Jupiter Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean.

Traveling up the east coast they stopped in Fort Pierce, Florida; Savanah, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina; Southport, North Carolina; Beaufort, North Carolina; Belhaven, North Carolina and Norfolk, Virginia where they enjoyed meeting friends, great restaurants, toured historic sites and spent time enjoying the scenery.

They left Norfolk headed to Ocean City, Maryland.

When

America’s

They continued to Atlantic City, New Jersey. Sue spent

Great Loop, the couple researched several trawler-style

Gerry

Levy

aspired

to

complete

some time at the slots and they took a push cart ride

boats. When they came across the Azimut Magellano

down the famous boardwalk. The next day they headed

43 they loved the style, but, had concerns: being a new

to Huntington, Long Island. After spending a couple of

Italian boat model and how would it be supported?

weeks at home with their children and grandchildren,

The Levys had purchased three boats from MarineMax

they left Huntington and headed up the Hudson River

and had experienced very positive customer service.

to Newburgh, New York.

Additionally, MarineMax is the exclusive dealer for

From Newburgh they went to Albany, New York,

Azimut so they felt confident. In late 2014 Gerry and Sue

through the locks to stay in Schuyler, New York then

took delivery of their Magellano 43 and began planning

continued on to stay at Whitehall, New York; Burlington,

to adventure on America’s Great Loop.

Vermont and on to Plattsburg, New York. There, they

At the annual MarineMax Azimut Winter Rendezvous at the Ocean Reef Club, the Levy’s met Dr. Giovanna

rented a car and drove down to the Adirondacks to camp with their grandchildren.

Vitelli, Owner and Vice President of Product Development

“Even when traveling by boat, a seemingly idyllic

of the Azimut Benetti Group. The Magellano line was

world, life goes on,” offered Gerry. “There are bills to pay,

Giovanna’s vision and she asked for feedback on the

pets to care for, as well as your children and grandchildren

Levy’s 43. They praised the boat. However, Sue had one

to attend to. So, we logistically work these things out. It

complaint. There was not enough storage. Giovanna

is a challenge, but a good one.”

offered a simple solution. Move up to the Azimut Magellano 53.

On June 17, 2017 they entered Canada. Following the Richelieu River, they stopped at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu,

After preparing for two years, Gerry and Sue sold

Canada. It took 8-hours to pass through the tiny locks

their Magellano 43 and purchased a new Magellano 53.

and travel only 10-miles. After leaving the locks they

They took delivery of “Capace” on May 3, 2017 and just two

traveled upstream to Montreal’s Old Port. Gerry and

weeks later they began their adventure. Capace is Italian

Sue stayed at the Montreal Yacht Club and enjoyed the

for capable. As it turns out, the name was very applicable.

festive spirit of the city.

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The Levy’s spent time visiting small towns on both sides of the St. Lawrence River. Continuing on the TrentServern Waterway, which traverses 245 miles with 44 locks, they passed through the quaint villages and towns in Ontario CA. Lock 44 of the Trent Severn Waterway is known as the Big Chute. Boats drive into a rail car that lifts the boat out of the water and takes it over land to the next body of water. They stayed in Port Severn for 4 days tending to their dog Suki who is fighting pancreatitis.

The Levy’s spent several days on Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. They took a horse and carriage ride with Suki and Bandit on Mackinac Island. They left Lake Huron through the straights of Mackinac heading into Lake Michigan and on to Chicago.

In Grafton, Illinois Gerry and Sue were able to take Suki to see a veterinarian in St. Louis, Missouri.

Refueling at Hoppies Marina, the last stop along the Mississippi for 225-miles, they arrived at Green Turtle

From Clearwater Gerry and Sue stopped at Bradenton,

Bay. The next day they entered the Tennessee Tombigbee

Long Boat Key, Punta Gorda and arrived in Fort Myers,

Waterway. The Levy’s traveled for four days and

Florida on December 14, 2017.

300-miles to Columbus, Mississippi taking time to travel

The Levy’s were ready to get home and enjoy the

to Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary

holidays with their family. Following the Okeechobee

Medicine, trying to stabilize Suki’s declining health.

Waterway, they arrived in Clewiston, Florida and crossed

In Demopolis, Mississippi Gerry and Sue met up

Lake Okeechobee on the 16th and on to their home port

with some old friends and some new friends they met

of Soverel Harbor, “crossing their wake” for the first time,

along their journey. Leaving Demopolis, they lost the

completing the Loop. However, Suki did not finish the trip

use of the port throttle and were receiving low fuel

and is sorely missed.

pressure warning on the starboard engine. MarineMax

“We traveled for 7 months, 5,400 miles, traversed 104

team members Dave Eckart and Nick Campbell tried to

locks, traveled on 3 of the 5 Great Lakes, passed through

arrange for mobile repair in this desolate section of the

15 U.S. states, 2 Canadian providences, voyaged on 8 major

Great Loop. However, they decided to limp the 170-miles

rivers, visited 70 towns and cities and experienced one

to Mobile, Alabama where a technician effected repairs.

miracle,” said Gerry in a recent interview.

Continuing their trip they crossed Mobile Bay to

When asked what the miracle was, Gerry explained,

Orange Beach, Alabama and enjoyed the great shops and

“after all that, our marriage of 50-years is still intact and

dining venues. On December 1, they left from Panama

going strong.”

Beach in the pre-dawn darkness and made the 234-mile

Gerry Levy is planning on writing a book on their

haul across the Gulf of Mexico arriving in Clearwater,

adventure. Gerry, Sue and Bandit are off on their

Florida at dusk 12-hours later.

Azimut 53 Magellano to Long Island and New England for the summer.

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UNITED BY WATER

SU PPORT ING OU R LOC A L COMM U NI T Y GIVING BACK BOTH ON THE WATER AND ON LAND

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ike most businesses that have

This new development not only provided

to the community. Habitat believes that

been around for some time,

12 more Pinellas County families the

home ownership contributes to family

MarineMax

a

opportunity to live and thrive in their

stability, leading in turn to community

has

developed

corporate culture. Much of the

new homes, but also rejuvenated a part of

stability. Additionally, Habitat Pinellas

culture comes from MarineMax Chairman

town that was known for not being so safe

raises funds through their ReStore, a

and CEO, Bill McGill and his love for the

and secure.

home improvement outlet where donated household and building items are sold to

water. The MarineMax tagline “United

“The City of Clearwater appreciates

by Water” succinctly captures the spirit

being able to work with Habitat Pinellas

of the MarineMax culture. We are all in

to provide the ‘American dream’ for city

“Habitat Pinellas has enjoyed a long

it together, bound by a common love for

residents,” said George Cretekos, Mayor

relationship with the City of Clearwater,”

boating and the boating lifestyle. Another

of Clearwater. “First at Steven’s Creek

said Mike Sutton, CEO of Habitat for

important tenet is that each MarineMax

and now in the North Marina District,

Humanity

store is an integral part of the community

new residents through this partnership

partnership has allowed our organization

they serve and from time to time we need to

will also help revitalize a neighborhood

to collaborate with sponsors and the

give back for that privilege.

and provide stability as the city works to

community to build over 100 homes in the

expand housing opportunities.”

City of Clearwater since our inception.”

MarineMax prides itself on supporting

the public.

of

Pinellas

County.

“This

our local communities both on the water

Since 1985, Habitat for Humanity of

During the building of this house,

and off. Many times, around the holidays

Pinellas County has constructed 418 homes

MarineMax not only supported Habitat

you will notice that your local MarineMax

for struggling families in Pinellas County,

For Humanity financially but also many

store may host an event or accept donations

using locally raised funds. Volunteers

MarineMax team members spent their time

in order to give back to those in need. What

and the future homeowners construct

on-site. Alongside the soon to be owners and

you may not know, is that we give back all

the homes, which are sold at no profit and

under the supervision of the Habitat for

year long! One of our most recent initiatives to

financed with a zero-interest loan. Habitat

Humanity crew, the MarineMax team went

support those in our community is sponsoring

Pinellas

earn

to work building this house doing everything

a house with Habitat For Humanity.

30 to 80 percent of area median income.

from raising trusses and assembling walls

“MarineMax is built on a foundation

For Pinellas County, that translates to as

to painting and laying sod.

bringing

of

friends,

family,

and

homeowner

candidates

the

little as $27,000 a year for a family of four.

Part of the MarineMax values is to

community together. We are happy to give

Candidates must also demonstrate need for

always do what is right and this means

back to the community which has helped us

adequate shelter; ability to pay back a zero-

providing for the community that has

grow into the business that we are today,”

interest loan and willingness to partner

given so much to support our company.

stated Brett McGill, MarineMax President

with Habitat Pinellas to invest 250 to 350

MarineMax will continue to work with

and Chief Operating Officer.

sweat equity hours. Mortgage monies are

charities in the local communities around

The MarineMax house was one of 12

used to build even more homes, making

the nation as we are all United by Water.

homes on a block in Clearwater, Florida.

each donation to Habitat a perpetual legacy

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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 New Milford 507 Danbury Rd New Milford, CT 06776 (860) 350-2515 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 Jacksonville at Beach Marine 2079 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32250 (904) 338-9970 Miami 700 NE 79th St Miami, FL 33138 (305) 758-5786 Miami Beach 300 Alton Rd Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 921-0002 Naples 1146 6th Avenue South Naples, FL 34102 (239) 262-1000

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Ocean Reef 2 Fishing Village Dr Key Largo, FL 33037 (305) 367-3969

Savannah 3518 Old Tybee Rd Thunderbolt, GA 31410 (912) 897-9881

Channel Club Marina 33 West St Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 (732) 874-7196

Orlando 455 S. Lake Destiny Rd Orlando, FL 32810 (407) 660-2628

MARYLAND Baltimore 1800 S. Clinton St Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 732-1260

Lake Hopatcong 134 Espanong Rd Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 (973) 663-2045

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 Pensacola at Bahia Mar 1901 Cypress St Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 477-1112 Pier 66 2301 SE 17th St Pier 66 Marina Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 779-1905 Pompano 700 South Federal Highway Pompano Beach, FL 33062 (954) 783-9555 MarineMax Yacht Center 750 South Federal Highway Pompano Beach, FL 33062 (954) 618-0440 Sarasota 1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 388-4411 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 GEORGIA Buford 5800 Lanier Islands Pkwy Buford, GA 30518 (770) 614-6968 Cumming 1860 Bald Ridge Marina Rd Cumming, GA 30041 (770) 781-9370

Bay Bridge Marina 337 Pier One Rd, Suite 103 Stevensville, MD 21666 (410) 827-7371 MASSACHUSETTS Boston – Service Center 24-R Ericsson St Boston, MA 02122 (617) 288-1000 Danvers 10 Hutchinson Dr Danvers, MA 01923 (781) 395-0050 Hingham 335 Lincoln St Hingham, MA 02043 (781) 875-3619 MINNESOTA Bayport 200 Fifth Avenue South Bayport, MN 55003 (651) 351-9621 Excelsior 141 Minnetonka Blvd Excelsior, MN 55331 (952) 346-4857 Rogers 20300 County Rd 81 Rogers, MN 55374 (763) 428-4126 MISSOURI Branson 611 Rock Lane Rd Branson, MO 65616 (417) 739-2500 Lake Ozark 3070 Bagnell Dam Blvd Lake Ozark, MO 65049 (573) 365-5382 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

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 Copiague 750 Montauk Highway Copiague, NY 11726 (631) 842-5900 Hampton Bays 36 Newtown Rd Hampton Bays, NY 11946 (631) 728-2266 Huntington 155 West Shore Rd Huntington, NY 11743 (631) 424-2710 Long Island – Lindenhurst 846 S. Wellwood Ave Lindenhurst, NY 11757 (631) 957-5900 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 Southport Marina 606 West St Southport, NC 28461 (910) 515-4122 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 451107 E 320 Rd Afton, OK 74331 (918) 782-3277 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 Warwick 1 Masthead Dr Warwick, RI 02886 (401) 886-7899 SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston 142 Sportsman Island Dr Charleston, SC 29492 (843) 747-1889 Columbia 7459 Broad River Rd Irmo, SC 29063 (803) 732-1104 Greenville 14 Burty Rd Greenville, SC 29605 (864) 236-9005 Lake Wiley 310 Blucher Circle Lake Wylie, SC 29710 (803) 831-2101 TEXAS 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