Boat Markets at a Glance
October 3, 2025
Dealers are still trying to make headway in a difficult marketplace
Dealers are still trying to make headway in a difficult marketplace
All categories of boat registrations showed declines as consumer confidence lagged
Monthly sales dropped again in April for most smaller boat categories, but larger vessels fared better
Sales lose momentum as tariff turmoil
hits and interest rates stay high
Economic uncertainty seems to have turned early 2025 optimism into a wait-and-see mindset
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.
Dealers are still trying to make headway in a difficult marketplace
All categories of boat registrations showed declines as consumer confidence lagged
Monthly sales dropped again in April for most smaller boat categories, but larger vessels fared better
Sales lose momentum as tariff turmoil
hits and interest rates stay high
Economic uncertainty seems to have turned early 2025 optimism into a wait-and-see mindset
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.
