Company to oversee the 1,500‑slip Lake Michigan marina in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

MarineMax, announced that SkipperBud’s, a MarineMax company, has been named the operator of North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, the largest marina on the Great Lakes.

SkipperBud’s will oversee day‑to‑day marina operations, including on‑site management and customer service.

Located on Illinois’ Lake Michigan shoreline between Chicago and Milwaukee, the 140‑acre, full‑service facility features a protected floating dock system with approximately 1,500 slips accommodating a broad range of recreational vessels up to 70 feet and is adjacent to Illinois Beach State Park.

“SkipperBud’s has a long track record of operating marinas and supporting boating communities across the Midwest and Great Lakes,” said Brett McGill, Chief Executive Officer and President of MarineMax. “This appointment reflects the strength of our operating leadership and our strategic emphasis on expanding higher‑margin businesses within our portfolio.”

“North Point Marina is a flagship location on Lake Michigan, and we’re proud to partner with the State of Illinois to manage day-to-day operations,” said Todd Riepe, Regional President of SkipperBud’s. “Our focus is straightforward: operate the marina well, serve boaters consistently, and preserve its role in the region’s recreational boating community.”

MarineMax acquired SkipperBud’s in 2020 and has continued to expand its marina and service capabilities across key boating markets.

Source:BusinessWire