Boats Group News
Boating Market Report: Sustained Buyer Demand for Smaller Boats
Complete three-year global market analysis Market has reached full normalization Sustained buyer demand for smaller boats New financial and sales data While boating continues to enjoy the growth in popularity it saw take off during the pandemic, the boating market has...
Rachael Lobeck of Boats Group Named to 40 Under 40 List
Boating Industry Magazine announced its 2023 list of young professionals who continuously show strong leadership and passion in their respective organization’s roles and the marine industry. Out of hundreds of nominations, Rachael Lobeck, Senior Manager of Public...
Boating Market Report: Shift in Buyer Intentions Show Normalizing Conditions Are Underway
The number of boats sold down 4.3% compared to 2019 Online buyer interest shifts for the first time in three years The global average boat value is up 29.5% compared to 2019 Boats sold in 2022 total over $11.4 billion globally Rising interest rates drove smaller loan...
Signs Point to Industry Health: Nearly 40% of Private Boat Sellers Report Intent to Upgrade Vessels
Boat Trader survey finds few sellers are concerned about economic uncertainty MIAMI, Fla., October 5, 2022 — Even with surging prices at the pump and inflation rates hitting a 40-year high, private boat sellers are optimistic about the overall boat market and plan to...
Boats Group Director of Content Ryan McVinney Named to Boating Industry Magazine’s 2022 Bold Moves List
As a part of Boating Industry Magazine’s annual Movers & Shakers awards program, Bold Moves celebrates leaders that haven’t been afraid to take chances, embrace challenges head-on and drive the marine industry forward through innovation. Ryan McVinney, Director of...
Boating Market Report: Demand Continues to Move Inventory at a Record Pace
Strong consumer demand continues to move boat inventory faster than before the pandemic Global average boat value is 28.9% higher than 2019 Boats sold in the first half of the year total over $6 billion globally Average price of boats in the 26-foot range continues to...
Boating Industry Magazine Names Jessica Heizer of Boats Group to Its ‘Women Making Waves’ List
For the last five years, Boating Industry Magazine has recognized women through their Women Making Waves program who have led to the success of organizations within the industry through their commitment and contributions. Jessica Heizer, East Coast Foundational Sales...
Boat Trader Kicks Off Summer With Campaign Encouraging Boaters to Share Their Stories
Upcoming ‘Stomping Grounds’ Episode to Feature Winning Content Submission MIAMI, Fla., June 21, 2022 — Boat Trader, America’s largest boating marketplace, today announced the launch of its ‘My Stomping Grounds’ campaign, inviting boaters to share videos and...
MRAA Partners With Boat Trader to Create Lead-generation Perk for Certified Dealers
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas today announced its expansion of offerings for Marine Industry Certified Dealership (MICD) Program participants through its strategic partnership with Boat Trader. The new benefit includes banner ads for...
Boat Trader Wins Viddy Award for ‘Stomping Grounds’ Episode
Stomping Grounds by Boat Trader was named a winner in the 2022 Viddy Awards for its outstanding video creative in the Culture and Lifestyle category for Long Form Videos. The series received a Gold award for its second episode which explores boat culture in...