Recreational Boating

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The U.S. recreational boating industry generates $170.3 billion in annual economic impact, supporting more than 35,000 businesses and 691,000 jobs. View Recreational Boating Industry Data in U.S. and by State.

Key Recreational Boating Industry Facts

$170.3B

in annual economic impact

$43.1B

in annual sales of boat, marine products & services ($20.3 billion in new boat, engine & accessories sales)

$2.1B

in annual boat and marine engine exports

691,149

jobs supported

35,277

businesses supported

93%

of U.S. boat manufacturers are small businesses

Tax Revenue

$20.5B

in annual tax revenue

$11.6B

in annual federal tax revenue

$8.9B

in annual state tax revenue

12 million registered boats

95%

of boats sold in the U.S. are made in the U.S.

83%

of boat owners have an annual household income of $100,000 or less

95%

of boats in the U.S. are under 26-feet and towable

State Recreational Boating Industry Data

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