Demand is Not Letting Up Author: Jan 27, 2021 The marine industry was poised to exceed 300,000 units for the first time since the Great Recession after seeing strong gains continue through November. Preliminary data from 33 states, accounting for more than 65 percent of the U.S. market, showed boat registrations in the main powerboat segments rose 8 percent year to date and more than 32 percent versus November 2019, according to Statistical Surveys, a Michigan firm that tracks new-boat registrations. Registrations were up more than 28 percent year over year in the main powerboat categories, and almost 12 percent year to date. “Obviously we’re getting some boats sold out there,” says SSI sales director Ryan Kloppe. “It’s not huge numbers — it’s end-of-season numbers — but we’re continuing to see growth. The season is ending on a high note.”