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 1.3 Recreational Boats in Use by Boat Type 1997 to 2004

Source: USCG/NMMA
YEAR OUTBOARD BOATS (millions) INBOARD BOATS (millions) STERNDRIVE BOATS (millions) PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (millions) SAILBOATS (millions) OTHER (millions) TOTAL (millions)
1997 8.13 1.59 1.58 1.00 1.65 2.29 16.23
1998 8.19 1.61 1.62 1.10 1.67 2.45 16.65
1999 8.21 1.63 1.67 1.18 1.65 2.49 16.82
2000 8.29 1.66 1.71 1.24 1.64 2.50 17.03
2001 8.34 1.69 1.74 1.29 1.63 2.51 17.20
2002 8.38 1.71 1.77 1.35 1.61 2.53 17.36
2003 8.42 1.74 1.79 1.42 1.60 2.53 17.49

Chart 1.3 Recreational Boats in Use by Boat Type 1997 to 2003

Source: USCG/NMMA
Recreational Boats in Use by Boat Type 1997 to 2003

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