Pulse Report

A new survey shows new boat demand is sharply outpacing supply.

Dealers are also asked to weigh in on comfort level attending fall boat shows.

Will May’s rebound help temper caution regarding covid-19?

Demand and dealer sentiment skyrocket in May.

Government relief came in time to help many marine dealers.

The monthly Pulse Report showed that new-boat sales declined in April, though not as much as they did in March.

The April Pulse Report survey asks dealers to weigh in on market conditions.

The April Pulse Report survey asks dealers to weigh in on market conditions.

Dealers with high fixed expenses fear extended closures.

This month’s Pulse Report survey looks at cash flow in light of business shutdowns.

This month’s Pulse survey drills down into retailer cash flow in light of business shutdowns.

The virus — along with the economy and upcoming presidential election — are viewed as major threats to 2020 new boat sales.

With the election gearing up and coronavirus concerns, marine dealers can take a survey to weigh in on current retail conditions.

Half of surveyed dealers reported growth in January.

Take a five-question survey to gauge market conditions.

Though positive, analysts caution reading too much into cyclically slow months.

After a year of fluctuating sentiment, do retailers see growth ahead?

Will the year ahead be up, down, or on par with 2019?

Almost 75 percent of respondents to the monthly Pulse Report survey thought inventory was too high.

Dealers ended 2019 focusing on excess inventory. Most expect similar-sized boat orders as last year; others say value products will be in demand.