SeaSafeDirect.com Press Kit

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1 SeaSafeDirect.com Press Kit

2 Principle Information SeaSafe Group, LLC d.b.a. SeaSafeDirect.com Founded: As a Florida Corporation XX/XX/2003 Location: 711 South Osprey Avenue Sarasota, Florida Employees: 5 Full Time, 10 Part Time Media Contact: Michael J. Marchky, VP Sales & Marketing Mike@SeaSafeDirect.com or Potential Clients and Business Partners Contact: James Gaskins, Founder & President JamieGaskins@SeaSafeGroup.com or

3 Executive Board James Gaskins: Co-Founder, President Florida State University BA, English Co-Founder, President SeaSafe Direct. Ponte Vedra Beach FL SeaSafe Direct is the consumer and dealer division of SeaSafe Group, LLC. SeaSafe Direct is highly focused on innovative marine products for both dealers and consumers to help ease the cost of boat ownership. Co-Founder, President DealersCircle, Inc. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL DealersCircle provides the marine industry with the first web-based tool to streamline communications between marine manufacturers and their dealers in the areas of boat and parts ordering, warranty claims management and customer relationship management. This application is being utilized by some of the best independent boat manufacturers and their dealers in the marine industry. Co-Founder, President SeaSafe Group, LLC Sarasota, FL The SeaSafe Group is a Marine warranty and insurance brokerage specializing in customized manufacturer warranty programs, certified pre-owned programs and cutting edge service contract programs for marine dealers. Founder, Director HoozOn, LLC Clearwater, FL HoozOn is a next generation business development and technology company who believes that a strong digital strategy is an absolute requirement in today's world, yet we have found that such a strategy is often ignored or under-utilized due to lack of knowledge or fear of the complex, everchanging digital landscape.

4 Executive Board Michael J. Marchky: VP Sales & Marketing Central Michigan University, Master of Science, Business Administration and Management, General VP Sales & Marketing, SeaSafe Direct Custom Service Contract Solutions for Boat Owners, Dealers, Brokers and Boat Builders. VP Dealer Development and Brand Management, TF Yachts/The Egg Harbor Group: Buddy Davis, Silverton, Egg Harbor, Release Boatworks Managed the overall domestic US business development strategy and the redesign of The Egg Harbor Group dealer network planning processes and brand planning process for re-launch of the Buddy Davis, Silverton, and Release Boatworks Brands. President Dealer Owner-Operator TDMG, LLC d.b.a. Rainbow Honda & Redline Honda Polaris Managed overall operations of two retail dealerships Honda Automotive store and Honda & Polaris/Honda Power Products store carrying 5 major brands in two locations. Regional Field Manager Resource Automotive Group AON Corp. Retail Automotive consultant F&I, Sales, Service, Parts and Administrative process improvement. Jeff Harris: Co-Founder Sarasota, Florida

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6 Industry Partners & Friends

7 Industry Impact Industry Problem: Excessive out of pocket expenses normally associated with unforeseen product and breakdown issues that can occur during boat ownership. Solution: Eliminate unexpected repair costs and enhance the boating experience by providing top-of-the-line warranty/service contract coverage. SeaSafe Direct has carefully reviewed the marine marketplace and engineered a dynamic new service contract program, SeaSafeDirect.com SeaSafe Direct gives today s progressive dealers and boat owners a sensible program for improved customer satisfaction and retention in a down stream manner with no hassles. If customers have a mechanical problem that causes them to use their Extended Warranty or Service Contract Protection, we provide a means to correct the problem without hassles and extra expense once they are part of our program. Program pays 100% parts and 100% labor $25/$100 Deductible, Anywhere Care Service, Towing, Hoist, Haul Out Coverage all transferable for increased resale value, we have the most comprehensive form in the industry. Result: Customer Satisfaction increases and the Boating Attrition trend decreases. Failure in marine components that drives potential and existing owners away from our industry can be covered for up to 6 years and the gaps between the structural hull warranty and engine warranty are eliminated and the hassles of out of pocket expenses are eliminated.

8 Competitive Differentiators Established in 2006 with a heritage of marine industry success, we exceed every day standards and deliver on our promise to help provide our customers a hassle-free boat ownership experience. Our products and services were created by boat owners for boat owners. New and preowned boat owners rarely experience a hassle-free ownership experience. SSD products and services remove the worry and keep the fun in. A SSD Custom Marine Service Contract provides the perfect blend of safety, security, and protection. SSD provides a complete warranty/service contract product, customized to the needs of the individual boat owner. Customer satisfaction comes first at SeaSafe Direct backed by the best and most trusted marine insurance carriers in the industry. SeaSafe/SeaSafe Direct are the only Marine Warranty and Service Contract Companies that are fully involved in the marine industry from trade shows to legislative events. We maintain memberships and give guidance to the NMMA, ABYC, MRAA, and MIAF on warranty, CSI, and insurance related issues as licensed insurance agents.

9 Press Release Media Contact: Michael J. Marchky or South Osprey Avenue Suite 2 Sarasota, FL For immediate Release: SeaSafeDirect.com Announces New Product Launch and Website offering Custom Marine Service Contract Solutions for Boat Owners, Dealers, Builders, and Brokers. Sarasota, FL- SeaSafeDirect.com a division of the SeaSafe Group has just inked a deal with Worth Avenue Group, Stillwater, OK to back their growing portfolio of products. SeaSafeDirect.com is a web-based direct to consumer one stop shop for purchasing extended service contracts, pre-paid maintenance agreements, marine surveying services, insurance, and financing. Established in 2003 with a heritage of marine industry success we listened to our industry partners and friends and found the need to provide exceptional marine based extended service contract products that exceed everyday standards and deliver the ultimate protection for your boat. With the water tight protection of a SeaSafe Direct Custom Marine Service Contract...your only worry on the water is where to head next!" said Jamie Gaskins President of DealersCircle and Founder of SeaSafeDirect.com New or used boat owners rarely expect a hassle free ownership experience. SeaSafeDirect.com products and services take the hassle out and keep the fun in said Michael Marchky VP Sales and Marketing A SeaSafeDirect.com Custom Marine Service Contract provides a perfect blend of safety, security, and protection from excessive out of pocket expenses through-out the ownership of your boat. Marchky adds with SeaSafe Direct coverage Your only worry on the water is where to head next! SeaSafeDirect.com is a company headquartered in Sarasota, Florida providing extended service contracts commonly referred to as extended warranties and marine based resources designed by boat owners for boat owners to enhance the boating lifestyle. Detailed PR/Press Kit Information is available through the company s website at

10 Press Release Media Contact: Michael J. Marchky or South Osprey Avenue Suite 2 Sarasota, FL For immediate Release: NBOA National Boat Owners Association Partners with SeaSafe Direct on Exclusive Marine Warranties National Boat Owners Association has teamed up with the SeaSafe Group, a trusted and dependable marine warranty and service contract company, to offer our members the best options when it comes to providing service contracts for your boat. As the premier warranty and service contract provider in the marine industry, the SeaSafe Group has designed customized products to meet the needs of some of the top marine manufacturers, dealers, and boat owners in the world. In efforts to bring its services to boat owners, SeaSafe Direct was created. Their mission: To help eliminate unexpected repair costs and enhance the boating experience by providing top-of-the-line warranty coverage. How It Works The SeaSafe Group and SeaSafe Direct work with premier service contract and warranty providers (also known as administrators). When a failure occurs, their administrator pays the repair facility directly, minus a small deductible. Why Consider Extended Protection Plans? There are many reasons to purchase a marine service contract. Your boat is one of your biggest investments. A service contract will help ensure it stays in the best mechanical condition. With the complexity of today's products, one repair can often cost more than the total price of your service contract. Hourly labor rates average $ nationwide and some topping $ per hour. A service contract will provide you with peace of mind, knowing you only pay one price no matter how many repairs your boat needs up to the limit of liability. What Will be Covered? Service contracts come with many levels of coverage and include many different definitions on what it will pay for; it all depends on your personal preferences. In all cases, SeaSafe Direct works to make certain their plans are clearly demonstrated and easy to understand. There are many different levels of named component protection as well. These types of programs list the parts of your boat that are covered. If a part is not on the list, it is not covered. One can buy a marine service contract with as few as 50 parts covered or with as many as 750. Again, it all depends on what type of coverage you think you may need. Will Labor Rates That Accrue From Dealers or Repair Centers be Covered? SeaSafe Direct and their administrator utilize the best dealers and repair centers in the country. They pay 100% on parts and labor for covered claims. Why SeaSafe Direct? SeaSafe Direct and their affiliated companies believe their client list speaks volumes for both their resources and their professionalism. Their ability to market in all 50 states reflects their administrator's financial stability and claims history.

11 Press Release Media Contact: Michael J. Marchky or South Osprey Avenue Suite 2 Sarasota, FL For immediate Release: Vessel Vanguard And SeaSafe Group Introduce Vessel Vanguard Advantage Warranty February 13, 2014 Annapolis, Md. VesselVanguard, the leading marine maintenance management solution, today announced an unprecedented extended warranty program for both new and pre-owned boats. The Vessel Vanguard Advantage Warranty provides comprehensive protection to participating Vessel Vanguard subscribers on boats less than nine years old, at an estimated cost savings of percent compared to similar warranty products currently on the market. The Advantage Warranty kicks in when underlying manufacturer limited warranties expire, providing additional protection for up to seven years depending on the age of the vessel and applies to engines, generators, systems and components. This warranty coverage and the accompanying savings are available to owners of existing vessels as well as to manufacturers looking to provide a long term warranty program for their new boats. The Vessel Vanguard Advantage Warranty was developed in collaboration with SeaSafe Group, LLC, an industry-leading marine warranty and service contract company specializing in comprehensive and component coverage for marine manufacturers and dealers. This is a game-changer for the industry; and it s the Vessel Vanguard service that enables us to offer this program to owners at such a great price, said Jamie Gaskins, President of SeaSafe Group. It provides a complete and detailed profile of each boat and all its equipment to subscribers, which in turn gives us the information and certitude we need to accurately underwrite their policy and provide comprehensive coverage at a lower cost. Since its launch more than two years ago, Vessel Vanguard has helped to streamline maintenance management and improve the ownership experience for thousands of boaters worldwide. For each owner s boat and all its equipment, Vessel Vanguard provides a digital library of manuals, custom maintenance and inspection calendars, and text alerts to owners and their contractors about upcoming service needs, and a growing list of features to help owners delegate, track and oversee the various tasks necessary to keep a vessel in good working condition. Notably, these many features also serve to enable a more accurate underwriting of risk, which in turn reduces cost of warranty protection against that risk for Vessel Vanguard subscribers. That brings significant savings to owners looking to protect their existing power or sailboats, as well as to manufacturers who wish to offer this extended warranty protection for buyers of their new models. The Vessel Vanguard Advantage Warranty covers up to seven-years on equipment systems on the boat. The warranty applies to engines, generators and all other systems and equipment whose maintenance is managed in the Vessel Vanguard Boat Profile and covered by Sea Safe Group Warranty. Only active subscribers are eligible for the reduced-cost policy, with savings estimated at percent or more based on comparable policies not associated with the Vessel Vanguard service. We are extremely pleased to introduce this unique coverage program to our subscribers and to the boating industry, said Vessel Vanguard CEO Don Hyde. The Vessel Vanguard Advantage Warranty delivers much-deserved savings to boat owners who, through their subscription to Vessel Vanguard, have already demonstrated a higher level of care in the maintenance of their vessel. A well-maintained boat is a safer boat, offers more enjoyment, and significantly reduces the risk of system failures that often lead to costly repairs. The Advantage Warranty provides even more peace of mind to our owners and boat manufacturers with the potential to deliver even greater long-term savings. New Extended Warranty Program Gives Vessel Vanguard Subscribers Big Savings on Up to Seven Years of Comprehensive Coverage.