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Boat sales skyrocket during pandemic, but supply chain issues create backlog :: WRAL.com
By Keenan Willard, WRAL Eastern North Carolina reporter City of Morehead, North Carolina – North Carolina boat vendors are saying, more than ever, that people want to get out on the water since COVID-19 arrived in the state. It is to the point, they said, that they are struggling to keep up with demand. Industry …
The Day – Get away from it all: Boat sales have skyrocketed amid pandemic
It’s not often that the stars align for people in the boating industry, but Don MacKenzie, president of Boats Inc. in Niantic, says the stars are aligned now. “This industry very rarely benefits from it, but right now we are. We have low interest rates, low fuel prices and a 2.99% sales tax on boats,” …
Dillon plans to increase boat rental rates at the marina
A boat rental sign is pictured on Monday April 12 at Dillon Marina. Dillon City Council will vote later this month on a resolution to raise prices for pontoon boat rentals at the marina.Photo by Sawyer D’Argonne / [email protected] Dillon plans to increase rental rates for pontoon boats at the marina this summer. Craig Simson, …
Boom in NH boat sales, following national trends
New Hampshire marinas are reaping the rewards of a nationwide boom in boat sales. Interest and boat purchases have increased since the start of the pandemic when vacation destinations changed to summer. Sales at Winni Marine in Laconia reflect the national phenomenon. Executive Director Julie Marsh said these sales have remained stable throughout last summer, …
Record boat sales lead to historic order book
BOAT usually means ‘bust another thousand,’ but boat buyers this year might not have that option. Sales in 2020 have been historically high, resulting in low inventory levels and increased delays. More than 320,000 boats were sold in 2020, reports Trade Surveys Only Today. Sales are a 12-year high, with industry segments reporting increases of …
Princess Yachts of Plymouth sells £ 29million worth of ships at U.S. Boat Show
Luxury boatbuilder Princess Yachts has achieved “great commercial success” after selling more than £ 29million worth of ships at a boat show in the United States. The Plymouth maker hit hard at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show in sun-drenched South Florida. Princess Yachts America first presented a range of eight yachts representing the …
Cottonwood Shores boat store opens June 1
Highland Lakes acquires a new dealer and boat repair shop. NXTLVL Marine LBJ is scheduled to open June 1 at 4011 FM 2147 in Cottonwood Shores. Construction of the facility is well advanced. This is the second location for NXTLVL Marine, which has a place in New Brunswick. The Cottonwood Shores location will sell boats …
Boat sales skyrocket during COVID-19 pandemic
Boat sales skyrocket during COVID-19 pandemic Update: 12:20 p.m. EDT April 7, 2021 Hide transcription Show transcript JENNFIER EAGAN OF THE NEWSCENTER 5 REPORTS FROM MARSHFIELD. >> IF YOU ARE THINKING ON TAKING A BOAT ON THE WATER THIS SUMMER, I HOPE YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE. >> THERE IS NOT A NEW BOAT ON THE …
Boat sales and yacht club memberships soar on the South Shore as summer approaches
Commodore Paul Astrella said the Squantum Yacht Club recruited their first new member of the season in February, months before membership calls generally started to arrive. At 3A Marine in Hingham, both new and used boats have already sold out for the season. The Marshfield Yacht Club is currently processing over 80 membership applications, and …
residents of the Champlin River caught off guard with a boat rental agreement | Government
At the Champlin City Council meeting on March 22, crowds of residents filled the council chamber to voice their opinion on a potential deal between the city and Your Boat Club (YBC). YBC is an organization that rents personal watercraft to their club members throughout the Midwestern region. The agreement between YBC and the City …