BoatTrader.com
Appearance
| Available in | English |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | |
| Owner | Boats Group (General Atlantic, CPP Investments, Permira) |
| URL | www |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 1996 |
| Current status | Online |
BoatTrader.com is a Miami, Florida-based website in the marine classified segment aimed at the US market launched in 1991.[1]
History
[edit]- Print magazines launched in 1991 by Boat Trader with offices in over 40 cities across the United States.
- A website was launched in 1996 under the domain BoatTraderOnline.com, part of the TraderOnline.com network, which in turn was part of Trader Publishing Co.
- September 2004, NADAguides.com Integrates BoatTraderOnline.com as Exclusive Boat Classifieds Partner.[2]
- In December 2005, SailBoatTraderOnline.com is launched by BoatTraderOnline.com.[3]
- In 2009, BoatTrader shifted its entire audience from print to online under BoatTrader.com, merging 3 of the trader marine websites of BoatTraderOnline.com, SailBoatTraderOnline.com and YachtTraderOnline.com.
- June 2009, Yamaha and BoatTrader.com launch advertising program.[4]
- May 2011, BoatTrader.com is merged with YachtWorld.com and boats.com brands under the new company Dominion Marine Media.
- June 1, 2017, Boat Trader and Boats Group decides Miami is the place to be, anchors headquarters.[5]
- April 2022, Boat Trader launches the award-winning[6] TV show Stomping Grounds on streaming television[7] featuring local boaters and celebrities[8][9] across America.
- May 2023, Season 2 of Stomping Grounds premiered. The series received a Silver Telly Award in the online documentary series category.[10]
- December 2025, Boats Group announced an investment from General Atlantic and CPP Investments; Permira partially realized its investment and retained a significant minority stake.[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ Boating Industry. "Company Information". Boating Industry. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ↑ PR Newswire. "(Press Release) NADAguides.com Integrates BoatTraderOnline.com as Exclusive Boat Classifieds Partner". PR Newswire. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ↑ Trade Only Today. "BoatTraderOnline.com Launches SailBoatTraderOnline.com". Trade Only Today. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ↑ (Press Release) Trade Only Today. "Yamaha, BoatTrader.com launch advertising program". PR Newswire. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ↑ Miami Herald. "Boats Group moves headquarters". Miami Herald. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
- ↑ "Viddy Awards".
- ↑ "Boat Trader launches TV series inspired by America's boating culture".
- ↑ "Boat Trader video stars Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line | Boating Industry". August 10, 2021.
- ↑ Coady, Emma (November 3, 2021). "Boat Trader's Stomping Grounds Features Netflix Outer Banks, Gains Momentum". boats.com. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ↑ "Boat Trader Wins Telly Award For TV Show Stomping Grounds". Boats.com. May 23, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Boats Group Announces Investment from General Atlantic and CPP Investments" (Press release). General Atlantic. December 11, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
External links
[edit]News
[edit]- "7 Reasons to Become a Full-Time Liveaboard. "Houseboat® Magazine". Dec 13, 2016.
- "Key Features to Look for in a Bass Fishing Boat. "Bass Angler Magazine". August 16, 2016.
- "8 Badass Bachelorette Ideas That You HAVEN'T Already Done. "POPSUGAR Inc.". April 30, 2016.
- "5 things that cost as much as the average U.S. wedding. The Washington Post. April 6, 2016.