In early October, MarineMax announced it had acquired Illinois-based SkipperBud’s and its affiliate, Silver Seas. SkipperBud’s has a rich history in the Midwest, having been founded over 60 years ago, growing to 18 locations around the Great Lakes region, including eight marinas, as well as additional locations in Florida, Washington and California.
“We have been long-time industry partners of MarineMax and have similar values of taking care of our customers and our team,” says SkipperBud’s President Mike Pretasky, Jr., who has led the company for the last 14 years. “We are excited about joining the MarineMax team. Gaining access to their exclusive brands will further drive our growth, especially in larger yachts. The combination of both organizations enables SkipperBud’s to take advantage of multiple growth opportunities in the future.”
For more information, visit marinemax.com and skipperbuds.com.
