I've always wanted a boat - but I've also been told that it's best to have a friend with a boat. Well, people bought boats like crazy last year -- The pandemic has had a devastating impact on car and airplane sales. Between travel restrictions and reduced domestic mobility, dealerships and major manufacturers in both sectors have seen some of their biggest dips since the Great Recession. But out on America’s waterways, another mode of transport has thrived…
Boats are booming -- According to a report by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), sales of boats and related marine gear hit $47B in 2020 -- a 9% bump from 2019, and a 13-year high. Per Boating Industry[/I], all types of big-boy water toys saw a bump in 2020:borat_on_boat.gif
- Freshwater fishing boats and pontoons: 143k units (+12%)
- Personal watercraft (Jet Ski, Sea Doo): 82k units (+8%)
- Wake boats: 13k units (+20%)
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https://thehustle.co/03232021-pandemic-boat-sales/