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MarineMax, Inc. Description

MarineMax, Inc. operates as a recreational boat dealer in the United States. It sells new and used recreational boats, which include pleasure boats, such as sport boats, sport cruisers, sport yachts, and yachts; fishing boats; convertible yachts; motor yachts; and ski boats. The company also offers marine parts and accessories that comprise marine electronics; dock and anchoring products, such as boat fenders, lines, and anchors; boat covers; trailer parts; water sport accessories, including tubes, lines, wakeboards, and skies; engine parts; oils; lubricants; steering and control systems; corrosion control products; service products; high-performance accessories, such as propellers and instruments; and a line of boating accessories consisting of life jackets, inflatables, and water sports equipment. In addition, it provides marine engines; novelty items, such as shirts, caps, and license plates; and maintenance, repair, and storage services. Further, the company offers new or used boat finance; arranges insurance coverage, including boat property, credit life, accident, disability, and casualty insurance coverage; assists in arranging extended service contracts; provides boat or yacht brokerage services; offers slip and storage accommodations; develops and licenses a software application for third-party boat inventory listings; and conducts a yacht charter business. As of November 29, 2012, the company had 53 retail locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Texas; and operated vacations in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. MarineMax, Inc. also distributes its products through offsite locations, print catalog, and the Internet. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Specialty Retail
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