Pulaski, WI - September 25, 2008 – The Genmar Yacht Group recently appointed Florida Yacht Group www.floridayacht.com as their authorized Carver Yachts dealer serving customers throughout the state of Florida.  Having over 25 years of experience in the marine industry, Florida Yacht Group will represent Carver brand yachts from 36’ to 56’ from their ten locations (Miami Beach, FL; Key West, FL; Abaco, Bahamas, FL; Palmetto, FL; Fernandina Beach, FL; Fort Pierce, FL; Key Largo, FL; St. Petersburg, FL; and Melborne, FL). 

"We are honored to have Florida Yacht Group represent Carver brand yachts," stated Brad Andress, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Genmar Yacht Group.  "They have a very experienced sales team, outstanding customer satisfaction, a high standard of commitment to premium brands and a passion for the marine industry." 

Dave Sell, CEO of Florida Yacht Group added, "The entire team is very excited about the Carver brand.  It has a strong presence and an excellent reputation in our market.  I believe that Carver’s quality and superior design along with our ability to provide outstanding customer service at our many locations will provide customers with an experience that exceeds their expectations."

Florida Yacht Group will stock the full line of Carver brand yachts including the new Carver 44 Sojourn.  This yacht includes a spacious bridge for relaxation and comfort, two staterooms, single level interior floor plan, contemporary wood interior, numerous salon level hull windows, fully furnished galley, dinette that converts to a double berth, Volvo IPS drive system and an impressive entertainment system. 

Formed in 1983, Florida Yacht Group opened their first location in Miami Beach, FL where it now operates seven days a week throughout the year.  The company has also added a licensed yacht brokerage, new boat dealership and sailing school.  Florida Yacht Group will take part in the famous Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October where Carver Yachts will be on display.   

The Genmar Yacht Group is a subsidiary of Genmar Holdings, Inc.  Their products are marketed and sold under the Carver and Marquis brands.  For more information please call Dick Nocenti, Director of Communications at 920.822.7275 or visit www.carveryachts.com.

About Genmar Holdings, Inc.
Genmar, with approximately 4,000 employees and five manufacturing centers, is the builder of 14 premier brands of recreational boats which include Carver®, Champion®, Four Winns®, Glastron®, Hydra-Sports®, Larson®, Marquis®, Ranger®, Scarab®, Seaswirl®, Stratos®, Triumph®, Wellcraft®, and Windsor Craft®. Genmar boats are sold worldwide through its approximately 1,100 dealers. Additionally, Genmar utilizes its proprietary VEC® Technology and the Roplene® process in both the manufacture of certain recreational boats and for third-party manufacturing.