TEN MINUTES WITH MAXED OUT MARINE'S RICKY HIDALGO
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n the past few years the marine industry has seen many changes as business owners and enthusiasts alike have done their best to adapt to a struggling economy and still find a way to make a living and enjoy their passions. Boat manufacturers have come and gone, families have downsized their toys, and belts have been tightened throught the industry. While the economy is certainly better off then it was, it's safe to say that most folks are still paying close attention to their finances.
A byproduct of this crunch has been a noticeable upspike in the pre-owned segment of the marine business. With a healthy inventory of used boats in the market and many families looking for a more ecconomical way to get their performance boating fix, the term pre-owned is finding it's way into many people's vocabulary. But, who has time to go through the hassle scouring the internet for just the right boat? And if you're selling your boat, who has time to post it on every classified section, on the web?
Enter Maxed Out Marine. Ricky Hidalgo has made a business out of conecting buyers and sellers for the last four years and with great attention to detail and a reputation for fair dealing, it seems the sky is the limit.
We sat down with Ricky for a brief Q&A to find out what makes Maxed Out Marine tick...
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