2013 Boating Industry Recap by the Numbers

2013: BOATING INDUSTRY RECAP BY THE NUMBERS In 2013, the boating industry continued it's post-recession rebound. After an historic 10% rebound in 2012, last year saw a 5% increase in new boat sales. Some 88 million Americans took to the water in 2013, with a 5-7% growth rate expected for 2014. Sail and power boat sales (less than 26 feet in length) saw the largest increase in sales. Similar trends are expected to continue through 2016. Let's take a closer look at the numbers. SHOW ME THE MONEY HOW MANY PEOPLE? %24 88 US 121.5 BILLION MILLION PEOPLE RECREATIONAL TOOK TO THE BOATING INDUSTRY WATER IN 2012 MADE IN AMERICA EMPLOYMENT 9 OUT OF 10 BOAT INDUSTRY BOATS SOLD IN CREATES 338, 526 JOBS (2013) THE US ARE MADE IN THE US BOAT SALES MOST POPULAR FISHING (63%) REMAINS MOST POPULAR BOAT ACTIVITY IN US 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 STATEMENTS BOAT SALES 95% OF BOATS ON THE WATER IN THE PERCENT OF 76 US ARE 26 FEET OR BOAT OWNERS LESS HAVE A HOUSEHOLD PREDICTIONS INCOME LESS THAN $100,000 THE NMMA PREDICTS INDUSTRY LEADER THAT POWER BOAT SALES WILL INCREASE 2013 5-7% IN 2014 WAKEBOARDERS DEALER OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTED TO LEGENDARY 3.35 MILLION MARINE - DESTIN, FLORIDA WAKEBOARDERS IN THE US IN 2012 BOATING DEATHS BOAT OF THE YEAR 651 BOATING FATALITIES IN 2012. 2012 LOWEST NUMBER ON RECORD. BOAT OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTED TO THE SEA RAY 370 VENTURE WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING.... “New boat sales have historically been a barometer for the U.S. economy and the steady sales increases we're seeing is being reinforced by the slow uptick in consumer confidence, housing and spending.. All factors that that are helping to fuel the stable growth for the US recreational boating industry" - Thom Dammrich, NMMA President