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MarineMax Acquires Midcoast Construction Enterprises (Midcoast Marine Group)

December 5, 2022

Construction

MarineMax, Inc. acquired Midcoast Construction Enterprises, LLC (Midcoast Marine Group), a Central Florida–based full-service marine construction company, adding marina development capabilities, specialized equipment, and waterfront real estate in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Midcoast founder and CEO Jack Fulford will continue to run the business as part of MarineMax's expanding marina and services platform.

Safe Harbor Marinas Acquires Monaco Marine

July 31, 2025

Real Estate

Safe Harbor Marinas has acquired Monaco Marine, expanding its footprint into the Mediterranean with nine marina and shipyard locations across the South of France and Monaco that provide slips, storage and refit/maintenance services for vessels up to 90 meters. The deal increases Safe Harbor’s global portfolio to 149 marinas and shipyards and extends its service offering into premier Mediterranean yachting destinations such as Saint-Tropez, Antibes and Monaco.

BoardCo Acquires Mark's Marine Inc. (Hayden, Idaho)

January 28, 2025

Retail

BoardCo has acquired Mark's Marine Inc., a long-standing boat dealership in Hayden, Idaho. Aaron Thykeson will remain as partner and president while owners Merlin and Karen Thykeson retire; the acquisition expands BoardCo's dealer footprint in North Idaho.

Bochi Investments Acquires Diversified Marine, Inc

July 9, 2025

Manufacturing

Bochi Investments, a Pacific Northwest private equity firm based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, has completed a platform acquisition of Diversified Marine, Inc (DMI), a Portland-based shipbuilder and shipyard services provider founded by Kurt Redd. DMI president Frank Manning will be elevated to owner and CEO as part of a management partnership; Umpqua Bank provided debt financing and legal advisors included McGuire Woods (for Bochi) and Miller Nash (for the Redd family).

CMP Group Acquires MarineTech Products

March 9, 2020

Manufacturing

CMP Group Ltd, an Ironbridge portfolio company headquartered in Delta, British Columbia, has acquired MarineTech Products, Inc., a marine-products manufacturer based in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. The deal expands CMP's U.S. presence and broadens its recreational marine product portfolio; founder and owner Larry Grundtner will remain with the combined business to support the transition.

The Shipyard Acquires Fahlgren Mortine

May 14, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

The Shipyard has acquired Fahlgren Mortine, a national integrated communications and public relations agency, creating a combined independent platform with expanded PR, media buying and data capabilities. The deal preserves Fahlgren Mortine's brand and leadership, follows a prior minority investment in The Shipyard from Alaris Equity Partners, and brings the combined company to approximately $350 million in billings and roughly 400 professionals across 10 offices.