Maritimo appoints mega-Dealer in US
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Maritimo has secured a major distribution agreement in the
United States with the appointment of Galati Yacht Sales to
represent the brand in the Gulf Coast.
With eight sites that stretch across three States, from Naples
in southern Florida to Houston, Texas, Galati Yacht Sales is the
largest big-boat dealer in the US marine industry. The company has
grown into one of the largest privately-owned yacht dealerships in
the world.
The company was named the prestigious Boating Industry
magazine's top dealer in its annual Top 100 Dealers survey in 2007
and 2008.
Galati Yacht Sales will represent the entire Maritimo range of 16
models across four distinctive lines - Motor yacht, sportfisher,
sport cabriolet and Aegean sport flybridge.
Maritimo CEO Bill Barry-Cotter said: "I've always had
enormous respect for the Galati business. They have the same
passion for selling boats that I have for building them.
"I am delighted to welcome Galati Yacht Sales to Maritimo's
retail distribution network. Our approach in designing new models
is very customer centric, and it's great to have a partner who
shares the same view towards sales and service."
According to the President of Galati Yacht Sales, Mr Joe Galati,
"Only Bill Barry-Cotter could develop a brand as strong as Maritimo
in seven short years. We are proud to represent the brand and its
formidable range of boats.
"Galati Yacht Sales is very active with our customer before and
after the sale. Our team of more than 130 take great pride in their
ability to deliver on a commitment to ultimate customer
service."
Maritimo and Galati Yacht Sales share a similar history in the
marine industry. Galati celebrates 40 years in business in 2010
while Maritimo's Bill Barry-Cotter has been building boats for just
over 40 years and built more than 5,000 boats.
Yacht Blue continues to represent the brand on the Florida east
coast.