The proposed MarineMax acquisition by Safe Harbor Marinas offers a revealing look at competition for marina assets—and the role those properties can play in a broader marine business transaction. According to Tampa Bay Business Journal, MarineMax received nearly 40 proposals during an eight-month sale process. Those proposals included successive bids from interested parties, rather than...Read More

Florida’s marina industry continues to evolve as private equity firms and institutional investors recognize the growing value of waterfront real estate and marina infrastructure. A recent CoStar News article, “From Mom-and-Pop to Private Equity: The Transformation of Florida’s Marinas,” examines the changing ownership landscape and increasing investment interest throughout Florida’s marina market. As industry professionals...Read More

  Safe Harbor Marinas has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion. The proposed acquisition represents a major milestone for the recreational boating and marina industry—and one that is particularly meaningful to our team because of our longstanding working relationships with both...Read More

PORT 32 Marinas and Acme Marinas have announced the strategic combination of their marina portfolios, creating one of the largest privately operated marina platforms along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. The combined organization now encompasses 17 premier marina locations with approximately 4,000 slips, significantly expanding PORT 32’s presence in key U.S. boating markets. The transaction...Read More

  The Mid-Atlantic marina market has entered a new phase of growth — one defined by institutional capital, operational sophistication, waterfront scarcity, and increasing competition for high-quality marina assets throughout the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding boating corridors. From Northern Virginia to Norfolk, and throughout the broader Chesapeake region, marina transactions over the past year have...Read More

SVN | Marinas is pleased to announce that Hanna Millette has joined the platform as a Senior Advisor, specializing in marina and marine-related properties. Hanna brings a strong foundation in commercial real estate, with a focus on coastal and waterfront assets. With deep ties to the Gulf Coast and an expanding presence across key Southeastern...Read More

Southern Marinas has announced a recapitalization led by Stonepeak, effectuated as a sale by affiliates of KSL Capital Partners to Stonepeak. The transaction has closed, and additional terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2018, Southern Marinas owns and operates a portfolio of 16 marinas across eight U.S. states, including Florida, Idaho, Missouri, New Jersey, New...Read More

According to Marina Dock Age, Suntex Marina Investors LLC, through its joint venture with Centerbridge Partners, has announced the merger of Windward Marina Group’s portfolio into its national platform. The transaction adds 13 marinas and more than 3,000 boat slips, further expanding Suntex’s presence across key U.S. boating markets. With the addition of the Windward...Read More

Originally reported by South Florida Business JournalRead the original story here: https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/02/27/seavee-sagard-headquarters-sale-leaseback.html SeaVee Boats has finalized a $51 million sale-leaseback transaction involving its global headquarters and manufacturing campus in Medley, reinforcing continued investor demand for Class-A industrial real estate in South Florida. The property was acquired by an affiliate of Sagard Real Estate in a...Read More

  In 2025, SVN Marinas closed more than $75 million in aggregate transaction volume, with an additional $60 million currently pending as we enter 2026. Investor demand for high-quality waterfront assets – particularly across Florida – remains exceptionally strong, supported by active institutional capital and disciplined underwriting. Marina Market Snapshot $75M total volume closed in...Read More