Ep. #360 - From Power Sports to Marine: Insights from Malibu Boats CEO Steve Menneto

Garagecast - All Things Power Sports and Marine

Garagecast - All Things Power Sports and Marine
Ep. #360 - From Power Sports to Marine: Insights from Malibu Boats CEO Steve Menneto
Sep 08, 2026 Season 7 Episode 360
Garage Composites

What’s next for the boating industry? Malibu Boats CEO and former Polaris executive Steve Menneto joins GarageCast to talk dealer strategy, pre-owned pricing, inventory discipline, financing, wakeboat regulations, and the changing marine consumer. Plus, Steve shares the strategy behind bringing Saxdor boat production to the U.S. and where he sees the biggest opportunities—and challenges—ahead for marine dealers and manufacturers.

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