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Another challenge that Skipper Bud's has faced during its expansion is the need to find good real estate for all of its locations. Waterfront property, which is necessary for any marine-related business, is very expensive and difficult to acquire, Pretasky says. Dealing with trends in the general boating industry also is an important issue, and the ability to adapt to the trends is vital, he adds.

For example, when sales recently increased for boats of feet and larger in length, Skipper Bud's had to adapt its boat delivery system to meet the demand.

Although it is good at adapting to trends in the boating industry, Skipper Bud's growth into a multidealer, multifacility company is unusual.

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Now owned by the Pretasky Family, SkipperBud's is headquartered in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, and has become one of the marine industry's largest sales, brokerage, service, and marina groups. In the s, SkipperBud's constructed its first waterfront marina, drystack facility, and restaurant on the KK River in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. SkipperBud's signed a long term lease with the State of Illinois and invested into the North Point Marina property in the late 80s.

The Madison and Oshkosh locations each featured boat sales offices and a marina as well as service for boaters. The Pewaukee dealership has been an I landmark since opening in Today, the Pewaukee dealership has 2 service buildings, outdoor storage, drystack and a 25, square foot sales showroom for new and used boats.

SkipperBud's continued to see substantial growth in the s. The next generation in the Pretasky family, Mike Pretasky, Jr. This location has served Fox Waterway Chain boaters since the mid 90s. Soon after the construction and opening of Harbor Club Marina, Pretasky had the opportunity to purchase the Quarterdeck Marina which is located just a mile north of Harbor Club Marina. Floating docks, picnic area, swimming pool, boat sales, service, storage and full service fuel are just a few of the amenities offered.

The new millennium welcomed opportunities for expansion. The property today consists of a new 30, square foot showroom for boat sales and a service department, for any type of maintenance and repair. Storage facilities and mobile service help boaters protect and maintain their investment year-round.