
Nearly Half of Dealers Report Slow Sales
In a traditionally strong month for recreational boat sales, dealers reported continued retail declines and higher-than-preferred inventory levels in May.

In a traditionally strong month for recreational boat sales, dealers reported continued retail declines and higher-than-preferred inventory levels in May.

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.

The slower economy at the end of 2022 pushed marine retailers to get creative about boosting business amid the winter boat-show season.

In a traditionally strong month for recreational boat sales, dealers reported continued retail declines and higher-than-preferred inventory levels in May.

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.

The slower economy at the end of 2022 pushed marine retailers to get creative about boosting business amid the winter boat-show season.