Area boat retailer makes splashy acquisition in Texas

CLEARWATER — MarineMax, a Clearwater-based recreational boat and yacht retailer, has purchased Sail & Ski Center, a Texas boat dealership founded in 1969 that operates in Austin and San Antonio.

According to a press release, Sail & Ski Center is one of the top 10 dealerships in North America, with 2018 revenue in excess of $40 million, driven largely by its water- and snow-sports accessory business, and has twice been recognized by Boating Industry Magazine as the continent’s top boat dealer.