Safe Harbor Marinas (Sun Communities) Acquires Savannah Yacht Center from Colonial Group
March 23, 2023
Safe Harbor Marinas has acquired the Savannah Yacht Center from Colonial Group, Inc.; consideration for the transaction was paid in securities of Safe Harbor’s parent company, Sun Communities Inc. The facility — which can accommodate the largest superyachts and includes a 140-meter graving dock, a 3,240-ton shiplift and extensive floating docks — will continue operations and its ~50 employees will join Safe Harbor.
- Buyers
- Safe Harbor Marinas, Sun Communities Inc.
- Targets
- Savannah Yacht Center
- Sellers
- Colonial Group, Inc.
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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