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Inventory levels bouncing back and consumer interest high, report finds

The demand for boats remained strong during the first half of the year as inventory levels continue to recover from the pandemic-era buying surge, according to the latest market report from Boats Group. The industry continued to overcome inventory shortages, specifically in the larger boat segments, as the total volume of boats sold was down 9.8 per […]

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Millennial buyers lead recreational boating boom

Two in five (40 per cent) of millennials that purchased their boat during the pandemic boating boom reported intent to upgrade their vessel, according to a recent private seller survey conducted by Boat Trader, an online boating marketplace based in the United States. The study performed on the marketplace’s For Sale By Owner (FSBO) platform […]

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Boat Trader’s boating series debuts on adventure TV channel

American boating marketplace, Boat Trader’s award-winning local boating series, Stomping Grounds, is debuting on outdoor adventure platform, Waypoint TV. Taking a documentary style approach, each episode of the Stomping Grounds series explores a new geographic locale, delving deeply into the local boating styles, traditions and stories that are unique to the area. Host Ryan McVinney […]

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US survey finds 40% of boat sellers plan to upgrade vessels

In a new survey conducted by US online boating marketplace, Boat Trader, 39 per cent of sellers on its For Sale By Owner (FSBO) platform reported that they are listing with the intention of a vessel upgrade and 18 per cent stated they expect to sell their boat for a considerable amount. [1]  The turbulent […]