The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

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Performance Sailcraft Europe buys sailing dinghy brand

2025-02-21T16:00:00+00:00>

PSE has acquired the Ocean Play range from RS Marine Group

Sailing Magazine

Sailing magazine ceases publication; Kyle Media obtains full subscriber list

2025-02-20T12:30:00+00:00

All existing magazine subscribers will now receive Latitudes & Attitudes moving forward

Pinnell & Bax

British sailmaker and marine chandlery sold

2025-02-19T15:08:00+00:00

Pinnell & Bax (P&B) enters new phase following Goat Marine acquisition

Twin Disc CEO John Batten

Twin Disc acquires Canadian marine systems company

2025-02-19T14:30:00+00:00

Kobelt designs and produces propulsion, steering, thrusters and braking control systems

Barker Boatworks

US fishing boat builder undergoes management buyout

2025-02-19T12:30:00+00:00

Barker Boatworks completes MBO; existing management team will remain in place

Joe Visconti

Twin Vee buys digital assets from OneWater Marine

2025-02-10T14:11:00+00:00

The platforms represent the third-largest online boat marketplace in the US

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OneWater Marine acquires American Yacht Group

2025-02-07T11:30:00+00:00

The deal gives OneWater exclusive dealership rights for HCB Yachts in four US states

Shelter Bay Marine

MarineMax expands Florida Keys marina portfolio with new acquisition

2025-02-03T12:28:00+00:00

Marathon, Florida-based Shelter Bay Marine purchase designed to expand higher margin business operations

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Bureau Veritas and SGS end merger talks

2025-01-28T12:05:00+00:00> , By

The merger would have created a €30bn venture with key yacht and marine interests

Mark's Marine

US boat dealership sold

2025-01-28T11:50:00+00:00

Idaho-based Mark’s Marine has new owners

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Wescom Group acquires Welsh safety technology firm

2025-01-23T14:48:00+00:00

BCB International is a global supplier of safety equipment in the marine and other sectors

Island Harbour Marina, IOW

UK marina finds new owners after 2.5 years of administration

2025-01-23T13:58:00+00:00

The 222-berth facility caters to boats of up to 20m (65ft) in length