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After a buoyant two years and an unprecedented sales heyday among first-time boat buyers, the recreational marine industry must now prepare to pivot once again amid a shifting economy.

For the month of November, 82% of retailers reported declines in new-boat sales, a noticeable drop-off from October statistics.

As we wind toward the end of the year, our columnist encourages dealers to take some time off from worrying and sing a little tune.

This month’s Pulse Report asks dealers about their 2023 sales expectations and handling consumer pushback surrounding higher unit pricing.

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence declined in November amid continued high inflation and rising interest rates.

Our continuing goal at Soundings Trade Only is to bring the industry important information before it appears anywhere else. The news on the ground may be good or bad, but it’s always news that we know our readers can use.

The best leaders are willing to do the hard things. The short run may be more challenging, but the long run will be better.

Mercury Marine bridges the gap between its V-8 and V-12 outboards with the addition of the Verado V-10 platform. The 2.6-liter supercharged I-6 Verado platform will be retired from the lineup in 2023.

This month’s Pulse Report asks dealers about their 2023 sales expectations and handling consumer pushback surrounding higher unit pricing.

New regulations in the Sunshine State require boat rental companies to carry insurance on their customers. The good news? Ohio’s Cuyahoga River, once a poster child for pollution, was stocked with 1,000 rainbow trout.