It’s Officially a Buyer’s Market
April 3, 2025
As widespread uncertainty persists, boat dealers will need strong fundamentals to succeed
As widespread uncertainty persists, boat dealers will need strong fundamentals to succeed
The pressure dealers and manufacturers are feeling could be significantly reduced if there was a better understanding of and responsiveness to the cyclical nature of our industry. Dealers must balance the right product offerings and the right amount of product with the demands of the marketplace, while manufacturers seek efficient, consistent production output.
Thanks to a sluggish economy, high interest rates and wet, cold weather in some parts of the country, April was a tough month for dealers.
Electrification of boats is still a few years away, but sustainable, emissions-reducing fuels are available now, and the marine industry needs to do its part to reduce CO2 emissions
The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show welcomed 100,000 visitors from 35 countries to six venues across the city
The Association of Marina Industries Conference & Expo in Daytona Beach, Fla brought together more than 110 companies in the marina industry to address the present and future of electrification for the boating industry, hosting and storing boats and more.
For the month of November, 82% of retailers reported declines in new-boat sales, a noticeable drop-off from October statistics.
Mercury Marine bridges the gap between its V-8 and V-12 outboards with the addition of the Verado V-10 platform. The 2.6-liter supercharged I-6 Verado platform will be retired from the lineup in 2023.
For the past several years, Monique Richter has dominated the faux-teak paint scene. She paints boats for Merritt, Viking, Rybovich and private clients.
Electrification has been an increasingly common buzzword in the marine industry, especially in the past four to five years.
As widespread uncertainty persists, boat dealers will need strong fundamentals to succeed
The pressure dealers and manufacturers are feeling could be significantly reduced if there was a better understanding of and responsiveness to the cyclical nature of our industry. Dealers must balance the right product offerings and the right amount of product with the demands of the marketplace, while manufacturers seek efficient, consistent production output.
Thanks to a sluggish economy, high interest rates and wet, cold weather in some parts of the country, April was a tough month for dealers.
Electrification of boats is still a few years away, but sustainable, emissions-reducing fuels are available now, and the marine industry needs to do its part to reduce CO2 emissions
The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show welcomed 100,000 visitors from 35 countries to six venues across the city
The Association of Marina Industries Conference & Expo in Daytona Beach, Fla brought together more than 110 companies in the marina industry to address the present and future of electrification for the boating industry, hosting and storing boats and more.
For the month of November, 82% of retailers reported declines in new-boat sales, a noticeable drop-off from October statistics.
Mercury Marine bridges the gap between its V-8 and V-12 outboards with the addition of the Verado V-10 platform. The 2.6-liter supercharged I-6 Verado platform will be retired from the lineup in 2023.
For the past several years, Monique Richter has dominated the faux-teak paint scene. She paints boats for Merritt, Viking, Rybovich and private clients.
Electrification has been an increasingly common buzzword in the marine industry, especially in the past four to five years.
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