Wrightsville Beach, NC (December 15, 2021) – MarineMax Wrightsville Beach recently announced the arrival of James “Jim” McCarley as their new Service Manager. 

Jim is a lifelong Wilmington native and brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for the boating lifestyle. He first entered the boating industry in 1994 with Hatteras Yachts in New Bern, North Carolina. He had the opportunity to work with Scout Boats as the Director of Manufacturing, later followed by a Project Manager position with Jarret Bay Boatworks in Beaufort. 

Jim’s career has taken him to many different successful positions throughout the boating industry, but they have all kept him in his hometown to his delight. 

Cary Smart, MarineMax Wrightsville Beach General Manager, comments, “Rarely does it happen when one is able to find someone who’s both highly qualified and a terrific fit right in their own backyard. We are lucky to have connected!” 

MarineMax Wrightsville Beach is a team full of true boat enthusiasts who relish in the excellent local boating destinations along the shores that line the ICW and the multiple rivers and inlets that lead to local beach towns as well as Wilmington. Their steadfast dedication to providing outstanding service to their customers was recognized when they were voted Best Boat Dealership for 2020 in Wilmington Magazine.