A Concerning Trend
December 13, 2024
New-boat registrations were down in all seven powerboat categories, including PWC, which declined 18.4%
New-boat registrations were down in all seven powerboat categories, including PWC, which declined 18.4%
The main powerboat segments were down year-over-year in February as the industry looked to boat shows for a boost.
The Big Chill Cold weather and the winter blahs resulted in a slow start for boat sales in the first month of the year.
Three categories in the main powerboat segments and total industry numbers were on the positive side as 2023 wrapped up.
New registrations for aluminum fishing boats and pontoons were up in November, with overall industry year-over-year growth.
Six of the eight main powerboat segments were on the plus side for new registrations, a 4.3% increase over a year ago.
Registrations for sterndrive bowriders, 31- to 40-foot cruisers and jetboats were up, and total numbers were within 2% of last year.
The main powerboat segments were down, indicating a return to prepandemic trends and softening demand.
PWC led the way in sales over 2022, with jetboats not far behind.
According to data provided by Statistical Surveys, June was a strong month for boat sales, as weather improved in many regions.
New-boat registrations were down in all seven powerboat categories, including PWC, which declined 18.4%
The main powerboat segments were down year-over-year in February as the industry looked to boat shows for a boost.
The Big Chill Cold weather and the winter blahs resulted in a slow start for boat sales in the first month of the year.
Three categories in the main powerboat segments and total industry numbers were on the positive side as 2023 wrapped up.
New registrations for aluminum fishing boats and pontoons were up in November, with overall industry year-over-year growth.
Six of the eight main powerboat segments were on the plus side for new registrations, a 4.3% increase over a year ago.
Registrations for sterndrive bowriders, 31- to 40-foot cruisers and jetboats were up, and total numbers were within 2% of last year.
The main powerboat segments were down, indicating a return to prepandemic trends and softening demand.
PWC led the way in sales over 2022, with jetboats not far behind.
According to data provided by Statistical Surveys, June was a strong month for boat sales, as weather improved in many regions.
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