MarineMax Brings New Brand of Luxury to Florida

MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE:HZO), the nation’s largest recreational boat retailer, announced today it has expanded its relationship with Azimut, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of luxury yachts. Specifically, MarineMax is adding Azimut to its product offerings in the state of Florida. Prior to this expansion, MarineMax offered Azimut yachts in its markets from Baltimore to Boston.

Matthew Barbara, Regional President, Greater New York area for MarineMax, stated, "We have a tremendous relationship and history with Azimut in the Northeast. Our New York locations have provided Azimut sales and service for 10 years. Several years ago we successfully expanded with Azimut into Baltimore, Connecticut and Rhode Island. We are pleased to be able to bring this world class brand to the Florida market.”

William H. McGill, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of MarineMax stated, "We have been successful with Azimut in the northeast and we believe the potential for MarineMax and Azimut in Florida is significant. MarineMax now has the exclusive rights as the only boat retailer with the ability to sell and service the world class brand of Azimut in both the northeast and in Florida. We will now be able to provide the full range of MarineMax services to those northeastern Azimut owners who have a second home in Florida and frequently boat between the two markets. No other dealer in our industry can offer such an advantage. As our customers migrate to larger products, expanding our relationship with Azimut further helps to meet their recreational boating needs for a hassle free boating experience.”

Headquartered in Italy, Azimut manufactures among the world’s finest motor yachts, ranging from 39 to 116 feet in length. A showcase of Italian luxurious design and powerful performance, Azimut yachts are known for their stunning lines, luxurious appointments and dockside elegance.

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About MarineMax

Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, MarineMax is the nation's largest recreational boat and yacht retailer. Focused on premium brands, such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, Hatteras, Azimut, Grady White, and Cabo, the Company sells new and pre-owned recreational boats and related marine products and provides yacht brokerage services. The Company currently operates 80 retail locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. MarineMax is a New York Stock Exchange-listed company.

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations as of the date of this release. These risks include the ability to grow with Azimut in Florida, the ability to take advantage of the northeast and Florida synergies, general economic conditions and the level of consumer spending and numerous other factors identified in the Company’s Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities Exchange Commission.