Boat Manufacturers Economic Indicators
 

+ WHOLESALE SALES
Advance data indicates that through the first half of 2011, wholesale shipments of traditional powerboats were up 7.9% from a year ago, corresponding dollars were up 21.6%.
(Source: NMMA MSR)
 

- RETAIL SALES
In the first quarter of 2011, new powerboat registrations were down 5% on a rolling 12-month basis, compared to a year ago. Advance estimates indicate sales will be down 0.4% on a rolling 12 month basis through July.        
(Source: NMMA New Powerboat Registrations Report)
 

+ TRADE

Recreational boat and marine engine export volumes were up 3% in the second quarter of 2011, while dollars were down 4% from a year ago. Corresponding import volumes were up 9%; dollars were up 6%.   
(Source: NMMA Export/Import Abstract)