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Safe Harbor Marinas to Buy MarineMax for $1.5B

RumorAug 2026

Dallas-based Safe Harbor Marinas has agreed to acquire MarineMax, the boat retail and marina operator, in a $1.5 billion deal. The transaction further consolidates premium marina assets under a single operator, tightening the pool of acquirable waterfront inventory and setting a fresh valuation benchmark for portfolio deals.

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More Rumor News

Sep 2026MarineMax buyout process attracted nearly 40 bids Sep 2026MarineMax buyout attracted close to 40 bids Aug 2026Safe Harbor Parent to Acquire MarineMax for $1.5B Feb 25, 2026MarineMax Draws $1B+ in Buyout Interest

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