Boat Sales Increased 4.4% in 2018 | 11-Year High
4.4% Increase in Recreational Boat Sales for 2018
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, total recreation boat sales increased by 4.4% in 2018. Highlighting an 11 year high of 281,800 units, bringing a total increase of 5% over 2008 levels.
Outboard Boats Take the Lead in Boat Sales For 2018
Valhalla Boatworks V-37
Outboard boats continue to rise in popularity with U.S recreational boaters with a staggering 63% of new boat sales in 2018. These boats are becoming the new norm for many boaters everywhere and buyers demand continues to increase. From Downeast style, center consoles and more, boaters can’t get enough.
Many manufacturers also came out with new lines to promote outboards such as Tiara who released their first-ever outboard boat last year and Viking’s Valhalla Boatworks V Series center consoles, announced at the beginning of this year. Seeing the trend that these boats have started and high consumer demand this is only just the beginning for outboard boats.
Marine Product Retail Boat Sales Increase 7% from 2017
Retail expenditures for recreational marine products have also increased for the eighth consecutive year in 2018 to 42 billion. An overall increase of 7% from 2017. Expenditures on new boats accounted for 14 billion of the 42 billion. An increase of 10% of new boat expenditures from 2017.
The Top States in Retail Sales
To no surprise, Florida came in at number one in sales for powerboats, outboards, trailers, and aftermarket accessories. Followed by Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, and Minnesota. These five states accounted for a total of 32% of the 22 Billion in estimated retail sales.
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