Malibu Boats Acquires Pursuit Boats from S2 Yachts

Malibu Boats Acquires Saxdor Yachts for About €150 Million

March 6, 2026

Transportation

Malibu Boats, Inc. announced it has acquired Saxdor Yachts, valuing the deal at approximately €150 million (about $175 million). The acquisition expands Malibu’s global marine platform and adds premium adventure dayboats to its portfolio, with Saxdor continuing to operate as a subsidiary while maintaining its brand identity.

MasterCraft Boat Holdings To Acquire Marine Products in $232.2 Million Cash-and-Stock Deal

February 9, 2026

Consumer Products

MasterCraft Boat Holdings (MasterCraft) and Marine Products entered into a definitive agreement for MasterCraft to acquire Marine Products for approximately $232.2 million in a cash-and-stock transaction. The deal combines MasterCraft with Marine Products’ Chaparral and Robalo brands and is valued based on a multiple of Marine Products’ expected EBITDA, with closing targeted for the second quarter of 2026 subject to approvals.

Permira Acquires Majority Stake in Boats Group from Apax Partners

December 29, 2020

E-Commerce

A company backed by the Permira funds has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Boats Group from funds advised by Apax Partners. Boats Group, a Miami-based online classifieds marketplace and technology provider for the recreational marine industry (brands include YachtWorld, Boat Trader and boats.com), will partner with Permira to expand internationally and develop new products and services; financial terms were not disclosed.

Century Boats Acquires Vanquish Boats

April 23, 2020

Manufacturing

Century Boats has acquired luxury boatmaker Vanquish Boats and will reintroduce the line under the Century Coronado name. Production will be moved to Century’s main facility in Zephyrhills, Florida; Vanquish owner Morgan Huntley will remain on staff as Chief Operating Officer to lead production and product development. The deal expands Century’s model portfolio, dealer distribution and service network.

Sorfam Capital Acquires Century Boats (All Craft Marine)

March 15, 2020

Manufacturing

Private equity firm Sorfam Capital acquired Century Boats' parent company, All Craft Marine, in mid-March 2020 and will continue operations at the company's Zephyrhills, Florida headquarters. Sorfam — led by Managing Partner Lloyd R. "Skip" Sorenson — plans to invest in product refreshes, marketing, dealer network expansion and new leadership to grow the historic boatbuilder.

Marine Connection Acquires Majority Interest in Boaters Exchange

January 1, 2022

Retail

Marine Connection acquired an 80% majority interest in Boaters Exchange, a 20-year retail boat dealership operating two Central Florida locations (Rockledge and New Smyrna Beach). The founders and former partners Jerry Butz and Paul Berube retain a combined 20% and remain in management; Boaters Exchange operates with approximately $30M in sales and 42 employees, and the deal expands Marine Connection to nine Florida locations and $100M+ in sales.