Like most people born in 1990, Justin Bennett was on a four-year college track. He and his parents took it for granted that he would attend college before moving on to a steady desk job — until a stint at sailing camp, and later as a counselor, helped Bennett discover his passion for boats.
Elkhart County, Ind., is home to many manufacturers in the boat and RV industries. In September 2017, unemployment was at 2.5 percent for the area.
Sales of powerboats in the main segments grew 6.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017 in all 50 states, and 5.2 percent in 2017, according to new data released by Statistical Surveys Inc. today.
New powerboat registrations in January were up 2.9 percent in the main segments over January 2017, which had an increase of 9.5 percent over the previous year, according to new data released by Statistical Surveys Inc.
SkipperBud’s Boating Super Center has agreed to sell Barletta Pontoon Boats at its network of 17 dealers throughout the Midwest.
Indmar Products Co. president Chuck Rowe is a handshake guy. Nothing is quite as important to Rowe, who joined the family business in 1973, as industry partnerships. They even come before his passion for innovation.
Our forecasters expect more innovation, continued steady, moderate growth as consumer confidence remains high
About a decade ago the Michigan Boating Industries Association helped enact legislation that made Michigan the 11th state with schools that cannot open until after Labor Day.
Marine dealer sentiment improved in September, but the 3- to 5-year outlook was modestly lower during a month that is past the peak selling season for boats.