Legislative Newsletter header            Mar 15,  2012

THIS WEEK ON THE LEGISLATIVE BLOG  
 
  

  • 2012 Legislative Session Report - Final
  • Lafayette and Suwannee counties  ordinance review
  • Order extending the deadlines for coastal and estuarine waters and South Florida flowing waters 

 

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FWC RELEASES
  • Be careful!  Sea turtles laying eggs on Florida beaches from March through October
  • Survey: Tourists, residents keen on wildlife viewing; FWC helps connect people to wildlife
     
OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS


Boating News Net - Monthly Economic Report

 

Boat Manufacturers Economic Indicators

+ WHOLESALE SALES

In 2011, wholesale shipments of traditional powerboats were up 17% and corresponding dollars were up 24% for NMMA's control group of manufacturers, compared to a year ago.  (Source: NMMA MSR)

+ RETAIL SALES

New powerboat registrations were down 2.5% on a rolling 12-month basis through September, compared to a year ago. Advance estimates indicate sales of bellwether states will be up 4.8% on a rolling 12-month basis through January.  (Source: NMMA New Powerboat Registrations Report, Info-Link)
 

+ TRADE
Recreational boat and marine engine export volumes were up 8% in 2011, while dollars were up 0.6% from a year ago. Corresponding import volumes were up 20%; dollars were up 15%. (Source: NMMA Export/Import Abstract)

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