SkipperBud’s, a MarineMax Company, Selected to Operate North Point Marina – the Largest Marina on the Great Lakes

OLDSMAR, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) today announced that SkipperBud’s, a MarineMax company, has been named the operator of North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, the largest marina on the Great Lakes.

SkipperBud’s will oversee day‑to‑day marina operations, including on‑site management and customer service.

Located on Illinois’ Lake Michigan shoreline between Chicago and Milwaukee, the 140‑acre, full‑service facility features a protected floating dock system with approximately 1,500 slips accommodating a broad range of recreational vessels up to 70 feet and is adjacent to Illinois Beach State Park.

“SkipperBud’s has a long track record of operating marinas and supporting boating communities across the Midwest and Great Lakes,” said Brett McGill, Chief Executive Officer and President of MarineMax. “This appointment reflects the strength of our operating leadership and our strategic emphasis on expanding higher‑margin businesses within our portfolio.”

“North Point Marina is a flagship location on Lake Michigan, and we’re proud to partner with the State of Illinois to manage day-to-day operations,” said Todd Riepe, Regional President of SkipperBud’s. “Our focus is straightforward: operate the marina well, serve boaters consistently, and preserve its role in the region’s recreational boating community.”

MarineMax acquired SkipperBud’s in 2020 and has continued to expand its marina and service capabilities across key boating markets.

About MarineMax

As the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, marina operator and superyacht services company, MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) is United by Water. We have over 120 locations worldwide, including over 70 dealerships and over 65 marina and storage facilities. Our integrated business includes IGY Marinas, which operates luxury marinas in yachting and sport fishing destinations around the world; Fraser Yachts Group and Northrop & Johnson, leading superyacht brokerage and luxury yacht services companies; Cruisers Yachts, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of premium sport yachts, motor yachts, and Aviara luxury dayboats; and Intrepid Powerboats, a premier manufacturer of powerboats. To enhance and simplify the customer experience, we provide financing and insurance services as well as leading digital technology products that connect boaters to a network of preferred marinas, dealers, and marine professionals through Boatyard and Boatzon. In addition, we operate MarineMax Vacations in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, which offers our charter vacation guests the luxury boating adventures of a lifetime. Land comprises 29% of the earth’s surface. We’re focused on the other 71%. Learn more at www.marinemax.com.