The boating market reached full normalization in 2023, and this year continues to show similar trends. As high interest rates and inflation persist, consumer demand continues to wane, with global searches related to boat purchasing dropping by 7.6% in the first half...
Boating Market Data
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...
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...
Boats Group Releases 2021 Annual Market Index
The 2021 Boats Group Annual Market Index reveals how the boating market performed in 2021 as inventory levels remained constrained and consumer demand continues to be strong. This edition takes a dive into the data and provides additional insight into what we can...
According to New Boats Group Study, Newcomers Are The Largest Segment Submitting Leads
Study matched U.S. leads from Boat Trader, YachtWorld and boats.com with purchases and revealed nearly 60% of people submitting leads were first-time buyers, plus more key insights Overall lead conversion rose to 17.5%, meaning that one in six sales leads submitted on...
YachtWorld Releases 2020 Market Index
Just released, the 2020 YachtWorld Market Index reveals last year's marketplace data and illustrates the historic impact the era of social distancing has had on the brokerage market in the U.S. and internationally. View and download the 2020 YachtWorld Market Index....
75% More Women are Shopping for Boats Across the U.S., According to Boat Trader
MIAMI (Sept. 2, 2020) - According to Boat Trader, America’s largest online boating marketplace, there has been a tidal wave of women shopping for boats from coast-to-coast this summer. Reports of banner-year boat sales have been making national headlines and Boat...
YachtWorld Releases H1 2020 Market Index
Just released, the H1 2020 YachtWorld Market Index shows the brokerage market closed out the first half of 2020 with the most dramatic rebound the marine industry has ever experienced. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into the data and illustrate the early...
Soaring Data Show Pontoon Boats Becoming a Boat for the Masses
Pontoon boat in a river. Photo: C. Ryan McVinney/Boat Trader. Pontoons rank third on Boat Trader’s list of top viewed boat classes Pontoon leads climb, only behind cruisers and center consoles; +245% YoY In over 40 states, pontoon listing pageviews are up more than...