A whole lot of first-time boat buyers
The numbers are on par with 2020 – levels the industry hasn’t seen since 2007.
National Marine Manufacturers Association
U.S. boat sales hit 13-year high in 2020
Boat sales are expected to remain at historic levels in 2021 as manufacturers continue to fill a backlog of orders from 2020.
Canadian boat tariffs removed
Last week, the Government of Canada removed all retaliatory tariffs on U.S. recreational boats entering Canada, immediately ending a levy that impacted boat businesses on both sides of the border. National Marine Manufacturers Association and NMMA Canada heralded the news, calling the action a momentous step in the right direction for the North American marine industry, which has been particularly suppressed by…
Thanks in large part to Great Lakes region numbers, boating industry sales at 10-year high
Of the top 10 states in sales of new powerboats, engines, trailers and accessories in 2017, four are from Great Lakes region – Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin.
NMMA: U.S. boat sales strong for boat show season
With the industry in the midst of the busy winter boat show season – a crucial selling period – the National Marine Manufacturers Association recently announced that unit sales of new powerboats are expected to be up 6 percent, marking an estimated 260,000 new powerboats sold last year. As consumer confidence continues to rise and boat manufacturers introduce products and…
NMMA sees win for boaters, industry as E15 bill is defeated
The National Marine Manufacturers Association is touting a recent decision as a win for the recreational boating industry. Last week, a bill that would have allowed for year-round sales of higher blends of ethanol was defeated and won’t get a vote in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee this year, the NMMA said in a news release. According to…
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