Aquavista Acquires Fettlers Wharf, Furness Vale and Marple Marinas

Aquavista Acquires Castle Marinas

December 2, 2021

Real Estate

Aquavista, backed by mid-market private equity firm LDC, has acquired Castle Marinas, adding 11 marinas to Aquavista's portfolio to create a 29-marina group with over 5,000 berths across the UK. The deal was financed by LDC with debt facilities from Barings and strengthens Aquavista's position as a leading operator of residential and leisure moorings.

BlueWater Marinas and Bain Capital Real Estate Acquire Bayside Marine

February 16, 2026

Real Estate

BlueWater Marinas, backed by Bain Capital Real Estate, has acquired Bayside Marine, a full-service marina in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The Kent family will remain in place to oversee day-to-day operations as the acquisition expands BlueWater/Bain's portfolio of East Coast marina properties.

Vessco Water Acquires Aqua Solutions, Inc.

June 17, 2025

Industrial Services

Vessco Water has acquired Aqua Solutions, Inc., a Middleborough, Massachusetts-based provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment, expanding Vessco's footprint into the New England market. The acquisition brings Aqua Solutions' technical expertise and regional relationships into Vessco's national family of water companies to better serve municipal and industrial customers across the six New England states.

Blackford Capital Invests in Aqua‑Leisure Industries

January 13, 2021

Consumer Products

Grand Rapids-based private equity firm Blackford Capital announced a majority investment in Aqua‑Leisure Industries, a Boston-area designer, manufacturer and distributor of water-sport and pool leisure consumer products. Blackford said it will support organic growth, expand distribution and pursue add-on acquisitions while the Aqua‑Leisure management team remains in place; financing partners included Mercantile Bank and Muzinich & Co., with Rush Street advising on debt financing.

Hanover Investors Acquires Fairline Yachts

June 14, 2021

Manufacturing

Hanover Investors has acquired British luxury motor yacht builder Fairline Yachts via its Hanover Active Equity Fund II for an undisclosed sum. Hanover said it will back Fairline’s management to accelerate international expansion and unlock additional growth across its global dealer network.

Vision Marine Technologies Acquires Nautical Ventures Group

June 23, 2025

Retail

Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR) acquired Nautical Ventures Group, a Florida-based recreational boat dealership, marina, and service provider operating nine retail locations. The acquisition gives Vision Marine direct retail and service distribution for its E-Motion high-voltage electric propulsion systems and expands the company's direct-to-consumer sales, installation, and aftermarket service capabilities.