The total U.S. industry market size for Boat Dealers: Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders.In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size. (University of Michigan)#21. Despite the high levels of boat ownership in the United States, only 3.4% of the Americans actually engaged in boating activities on a regular basis. British Marine also has insight into the demographic and attitudinal identities of boat owners through its Boaters and Boat Owners Survey 2012.
49% of the employment opportunities found in the boating industry are in the boat services segment. Almost 16 million people participate in the boating industry by using a kayak for their recreational activities. PWC boats are the second-most common type sold, with over 62,000 units sold. (NMMA)#8. Similar figures were achieved in the period between 2010-2015. California saw new boat revenues reach $615 million, a 15% increase from the year before in 2016. Sales of yachts, 33 feet in length or longer, saw gains of 3.5% in 2016. (Statista)#24. (Boating Industry Magazine)#15. All rights reserved.Meanwhile, you can contact us by phone.You will be contacted within 24 hours.An error occurred while sending your request. (NMMA)#1.
(NMMA)Recent trends in the boating industry show a strong potential for growth. In 2000, 42% of purchases were made by first-time owners. (SafeWise)Recreational boating offers families a number of unique benefits that other industries are unable to provide. (Boating Industry Magazine)#30. Another 9.22 million people in the U.S. use canoes, while 3.48 million people use rafts. (Boating Industry Magazine)#18. What These Boating Statistics Mean – Boating Industry Trends and Analysis. Over $45 million in damages are caused by recreational boating accidents every year in the United States from an average of 4,290 accidents each year. Top activities include waterskiing, fishing, and general travel. Both stern and inboard boat types achieved 11,000 units sold respectively.
In 2016, the total value of recreational boats sold in the United States reached $3.6 billion in 2016. Between 2005-2010, there were 2.4 million first-time boat owners that entered the market, while 2.9 million boat owners existed the market. 14% of boating accidents are caused by excessive speed.
77% of first-time buyers in 2005 who purchased a sailboat have left the industry. (Boating Industry Magazine)#20. It’s not just new boats Americans are buying; there were an estimated 988,200 pre-owned boats (powerboats, personal watercraft, and sailboats) sold in 2017, an increase of 0.7. The industry is able to retain about 1 in 4 first-time owners in all categories, which means future purchases are on the horizon.
The recreational boating industry creates an economic impact of more than $120 billion annually, when direct, indirect, and induced spending figures are combined. 70% of the businesses which are currently operating within the boating industry are dedicated to providing boat services. Boat ownership in Australia. (Boating Industry Magazine)#14. About 25% of the accidents which occur in recreational boating involve collisions with other vehicles or stationary objects. (Boating Industry Magazine)#12. Recreational Boats Market by Boat Type, Power source, Activity Type, Distribution Channel And Region - Global Forecast to 2027 : May 2019 $ 4950 Recreational Boat Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2020-2025 : April 2020 $ 3500 Global Deep-Sea, Coastal & Inland Water Transportation - … 17% of boating accidents are caused by a failure by the individual to serve as a lookout, while another 17% of accidents are due to a lack of practical experience. (Boating Industry Magazine)#10. Recreational Boating Statistics 2017, the 59th annual report, contains statistics on recreational boating accidents and state vessel registration. The U.S. boating industry helps to support over 650,000 jobs directly and indirectly, along with 35,000 small businesses. Households can access fishing, marine sports, and travel activities which are not possible.There are also a number of expenses that boat ownership creates, such as winterization fees and storage fees, which are unexpected.#7.