Dealer sentiment improves in August, but remains in negative territory
Boat dealers responding to the monthly survey reported declines in new-boat sales in August.
Pulse Report
Sales and sentiment improve in August, but dealers are still concerned
Better weather improved sales for some, but couldn’t cover lost ground.
Monthly survey asks dealers about retail climate in July
Dealers: How fast are you seeing boat prices rise?
Weather Takes a Toll on June Sales and Dealer Confidence
Dealers say wet weather hampered Q1 and Q2 sales.
Tax Cuts Didn’t Seem to Hurt or Help New-Boat Sales
Dealers say that tax cuts didn’t help, or hurt, boat sales.
New Technology Might Be Pricing People out of Boating
Dealers respond: Is technology that facilitates boat operation too expensive?
Pulse report: Long-term dealer sentiment drops
Government action/inaction was cited as the main issue affecting demand, followed closely by weather.
Dealers Say Tariffs are Top Legislative Priority in 2019
Nearly half of dealers say tariffs and trade are their top concerns in 2019.
Dealer confidence jumps in February
Long-term outlook also ticked up into positive territory.
Boat dealers: What are your top legislative issues for 2019?
Retailers can take a survey to weigh in on February market conditions.
Lack of manufacturer incentives was biggest headwind at boat shows
Dealers had contrasting feedback, but many said show sales were difficult to close.
Inventory, Interest Rates and Stock Market Create Drag
Dealer sentiment plummets to the lowest point ever in the survey.
Boat Dealers See Flat to Modest Growth in 2019
Fearing a slowdown, dealers worry about excessive inventories and poorly built boats from manufacturers.
Dealer Sentiment Drops Sharply Year-Over-Year
Dealers grow cautious as sentiment drops year-over-year.