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Suntex acquires Two Georges Marina, renames it Shalimar Harbor Marina

The Dallas-based marina operator adds 134 wet slips and 190 dry rack storage spaces to its network with the purchase of the Shalimar property.
Photo courtesy of Two Georges Marine

Suntex Marina Investors has acquired Two Georges Marina in Shalimar, bringing the property into its network as Shalimar Harbor Marina.

  • The Dallas-based company, operating in partnership with Centerbridge Partners and its affiliates, announced the acquisition Wednesday. The new name pays homage to the property’s history as Shalimar Yacht Basin.

The purchase marks Suntex’s second property along the Emerald Coast, joining Legendary Marina in Destin. The acquisition adds 134 wet slips and 190 dry rack storage spaces to the company’s portfolio.

Located one mile from the Intracoastal Waterway and minutes from Destin Pass, the marina offers fuel dock services, a ship store and on-site marine services.

  • “Shalimar Harbor Marina is a perfect fit for the Suntex family,” said Sam Chavers, senior vice president of operations for Suntex Marinas. “With both covered and uncovered wet slips, along with protected dry storage, the marina offers versatile options for our customers.”

George and Amanda Fussell will continue operating an independent sales and service business at the marina under the Two Georges Marine name. The business will provide boatyard haul-out services, maintenance and repairs, repowers and retail boat sales for brands including Caymas, Contender, C-Hawk, Mitzi Skiffs and Ranger Boats.

“We are proud to grow alongside Suntex through a collaborative, long-term partnership,” said George Fussell Jr. “We are excited to continue serving our local community through Two Georges Marine and to provide the same five-star, family-run hospitality our customers have come to know and love.”

Tommy Hearden, investment manager at Suntex Marinas, said the company looks forward to welcoming boaters and setting a new benchmark for experiences along the Emerald Coast.

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