The 51st annual Portland (Ore.) Boat Show is set for Jan. 12-16, 2011 at the Expo Center.
Hundreds of boats will be on display this year, including sailboats, wakeboard boats, houseboats, pleasure craft and a great selection of sportboats and fishing boats inside 200,000 square feet of exhibit space.
Workforce, inventory, consumer demand, absence of boat shows — this month’s Pulse Report asks dealers to look ahead.
Almost all of the surge in demand can be attributed to first-time buyers.
The propulsion segment saw nearly a 62 percent boost in operating earnings.
Under a much smaller footprint and comprehensive safety precautions, dealers are predicting a steady flow of serious buyers.
The Carolina builders to team on an all-new 53-footer.
More than 40 aspiring anglers came to the weekend program.
