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Shoppers See More, Find Faster.3-Column Search Our new Search Results Page shows shoppers more listings at a glance, with a cleaner presentation and key details highlighted for quick browsing.Revamped Boat Detail Pages Updated desktop and mobile views offer a sleek,...
BoatWizard is Getting an Upgrade! Based on your feedback, we've added new features, improvements, and increased performance. Coming soon, be on the lookout for:Mobile-Friendly Design The refreshed inventory interface offers a seamless and intuitive experience tailored...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...