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2003 Recreational Boating Abstract
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Population Statistics
People Participating in Boating
Registered & Non-Registered Boats in Use
Boats in Use by Boat Type
The Retail Boating Market
Total Units Sold, Retail Value, and Average Retail Unit Cost
Total Marine Expenditures
US Boat Registrations
Exports/Imports
Outboard Engines
Outboard Boats
Sterndrive Boats
Inboard Boats
Off-shore Fishing Boats
Canoes/Kayaks
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Population Estimates

Table 1.2 All Registered and Non-Registered Recreational Boats in Use

Source: USCG/NMMA
YEAR REGISTERED BOATS (millions) NON-REGISTERED BOATS (millions) TOTAL (millions)
1989 10.78 4.88 15.66
1990 11.00 4.99 15.99
1991 11.07 5.19 16.26
1992 11.13 5.13 16.26
1993 11.28 4.93 16.21
1994 11.43 4.81 16.24
1995 11.74 3.64 15.38
1996 12.06 3.77 15.83
1997 12.31 3.92 16.23
1998 12.57 4.08 16.65
1999 12.75 4.08 16.82
2000 12.78 4.25 17.03
2001 12.88 4.32 17.20
2002 12.85 4.51 17.36
2003e 12.85 4.64 17.49

Chart 1.2 All Recreational Boats in Use (1989 - 2003)

Source: USCG/NMMA
All Registered and Non-Registered Recreational Boats in Use

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