MarineMax Expands in Florida Panhandle

MarineMax Inc. (NYSE:HZO), the nation’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, today announced that it has expanded its presence in the Florida panhandle by acquiring Bahia Mar Marina, in Pensacola.

Bahia Mar Marina, one of Pensacola’s longest running marinas, offers complete marina services, including haul outs, fiberglass repairs, fuel, both rack and in-water storage, as well and new and used boat sales. Bahia Mar is also home to one of Pensacola’s more popular waterfront restaurants, The Oar House.

William H. McGill, Jr., Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of MarineMax, Inc., stated, “We are excited to announce the acquisition of the Bahia Mar Marina. The Florida Panhandle is a growing, vibrant boating market and this acquisition will allow us to better serve the needs of boaters in the area. MarineMax’s passion for the boating lifestyle, along with Bahia Mar’s team and their commitment to providing customers with excellent service, makes for a great addition to the MarineMax family.”

About MarineMax

Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, MarineMax is the nation’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer. Focused on premium brands, such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, Hatteras, Azimut Yachts, Ocean Alexander, Galeon, Grady-White, Harris, Crest, Scout, Sailfish, Scarab Jet Boats, Aquila, and Nautique, MarineMax sells new and used recreational boats and related marine products and services as well as provides yacht brokerage and charter services. MarineMax currently has 52 retail locations in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Texas and operates MarineMax Vacations in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. MarineMax is a New York Stock Exchange-listed company. For more information, please visit www.marinemax.com.

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