New powerboat September registrations up 4.6 percent

Preliminary data for September 2018 released by the National Marine Manufacturers Association shows registrations for new powerboats were up 4.6 percent on a rolling 12-month year-over-year basis (R12M YOY). 

This new data has been updated and is currently reflected in NMMA’s New Powerboat Registrations Report.

Tow boats led growth (up 10.1 percent), followed by pontoon boats and personal watercraft (both up 7 percent). Registrations of new boats 27 feet in length and greater were up 10.7 percent R12M YOY. 

For complete data by boat type, hull material, propulsion, and size going back five years, please view the full report here.

Access to the New Powerboat Registrations Report is complimentary to companies with a Monthly Shipment Report (MSR) annual subscription.

A member company that contributes its data to the MSR to become a control group member also receives free access to NMMA’s New Powerboat Registrations Report. 

Contact stats@nmma.org with questions.