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Vision Marine Positions for Growth with Exclusive Nimbus Boats USA Distribution on Florida's West Coast
Exclusive Letter of Intent for West Coast distribution of Nimbus Boats USAExpands Nautical Ventures' lineup with premium Scandinavian‑designed modelsStrategic
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[{"type":"text","content":"Exclusive Letter of Intent for West Coast distribution of Nimbus Boats USAExpands Nautical Ventures' lineup with premium Scandinavian‑designed modelsStrategic step to broaden Vision Marine's portfolio after acquiring Nautical VenturesEnhances choice and experience for boaters in Florida's top market FORT LAUDERDALE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:VMAR) (\"Vision Marine\" or the \"Company\"), a leader in premium on‑water experiences and the owner of Florida‑based dealership network Nautical Ventures, today announced that Nautical Ventures has entered into a Letter of Intent with Nimbus Boats USA to exclusively distribute Nimbus powerboats on Florida's West Coast.Nimbus's Tender, Commuter, Weekender and Coupe series are recognized worldwide for their Scandinavian design, versatile layouts and meticulous construction. With more than seventy years of heritage, Nimbus is one of the respected powerboat builders in Europe and North America, and the largest Scandinavian boat builders by volume. Upon entering into definitive agreements, which the parties expect to conclude by March 31, 2026, Nautical Ventures would be authorized to promote, sell and service these models in Florida's West Coast region beginning August 1, 2025. \"Adding Nimbus to our lineup will be a strategic move to broaden our product portfolio and serve customers who are seeking premium day‑cruiser and weekender boats,\" said Alexandre Mongeon, Co‑Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Vision Marine. \"Our vision is to curate the best selection of boats on the market and deliver an elevated on‑water experience. This partnership will expand our reach in Florida, leverage the sales and service capabilities of Nautical Ventures and align with our plan to build a diversified portfolio that addresses high‑margin segments. We believe it will position us to capitalize on strong consumer demand and favourable market trends, while continuing to support and grow our existing brand relationships.\" Industry data underpins the commercial rationale for the partnership. Boating and fishing contribute roughly $1.2 trillion to the U.S. outdoor recreation economy and support more than 812,000 jobs [1]. Florida is the largest market for new powerboats, engines and accessories, generating $6.4 billion in sales in 2023, a 3.1 percent incre...