Pulse Report
Inventory Challenges
Dealers who responded to the monthly Pulse Report survey said growth continued in December but that demand outstripped supply.
What are Your Winter Priorities?
The December Pulse Report survey asks dealers how they are spending their down time.
Winter Priorities
The December Pulse Report asks marine dealers how they are spending their down time.
Boat Demand Remains Strong, But Inventory Shortages Prevail
Dealers worry that the absence of new boats is driving up prices.
Inventory to Remain a Challenge in 2021
Retailer sentiment remained strong in October, but dealers see a shortage of boats as a hurdle for next year
Dealers: What’s Your 2021 Retail Outlook?
The monthly Pulse Report asks marine retailers to weigh in on November market conditions.
Dealers: What’s Your 2021 Retail Outlook?
The monthly Pulse Report asks marine retailers to weigh in on November market conditions.
New Boats Were Scarce in October
A survey showed that dealer sentiment remained strong during the month despite election anxiety and inventory shortages.
Dealers: What Will the Biggest Challenge Be in 2021?
Workforce, inventory, consumer demand, absence of boat shows — this month’s Pulse Report asks dealers to look ahead.
What Will the Biggest Challenge Be in 2021?
Workforce, inventory, consumer demand, absence of boat shows — this month’s Pulse Report asks dealers to look ahead.
Continuing Demand, Dwindling Inventory
Dealers comment on whether they will attend fall shows and the continuing supply chain issues
New-Boat Demand Continues
Dealers say customers clamored for new boats in September, but inventory shortages continue to hamper sales.
Are You Going to FLIBS?
The monthly Pulse Report survey also asks dealers what they are doing as an alternative if they aren’t attending shows.
‘Everything is Selling This Summer’
During the summer of Covid-19, buyers’ biggest criteria for purchase was availability
Buying Frenzy Leads to Inventory Shortage
Dealers responding to a new survey say inventory is low and that lack of replacements have cost sales.
Dealers: What Features Do Customers Want Most?
Survey seeks to gauge market conditions in August.
Dealers: What Features Do Customers Want Most?
Survey seeks to gauge market conditions in August.
‘If it Floats, it Sells’
Dealers say July sales were off the charts, but worry an inventory shortage in August will slow retail activity.
How Will You Order Inventory for 2021?
The monthly Pulse Report survey also wants dealer feedback about market conditions in July.
Dealers: How Will You Order Inventory for 2021?
The monthly Pulse Report survey seeks to gauge market conditions in July.
“Everything is Selling, Almost No Matter the Price”
A new survey shows new boat demand is sharply outpacing supply.