Central Carolina Inboards Acquires Discount Inboard Marine
March 3, 2023
Central Carolina Inboards acquired Discount Inboard Marine LLC, an e-commerce retailer of inboard boat parts based in Chapin, South Carolina; the transaction closed on March 3, 2023. The sellers, Karen and Vince Dougherty, exited after 32 years of operating the business; key sales rep Richard Powlas will be retained and Generational Equity advised on the transaction.
- Buyers
- Central Carolina Inboards
- Targets
- Discount Inboard Marine LLC
- Sellers
- Karen Dougherty, Vince Dougherty
- Industry
- E-Commerce
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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