The U.S. recreational boating industry generates $230 billion in annual economic impact, supporting more than 36,000 businesses and 812,000 jobs. View Recreational Boating Industry Data in U.S. and by State.
Key Recreational Boating Industry Facts
$230B
in annual economic impact
$56.7B
in annual sales of boat, marine products & services ($20.3 billion in new boat, engine & accessories sales)
$2.3B
in annual boat and marine engine exports
812,558
jobs supported
36,101
businesses supported
93%
of U.S. boat manufacturers are small businesses
Tax Revenue
$26.9B
in annual tax revenue
$16.3B
in annual federal tax revenue
$10.6B
in annual state tax revenue
12 million registered boats
95%
of boats sold in the U.S. are made in the U.S.
61%
of boat owners have an annual household income of $75,000 or less
95%
of boats in the U.S. are under 26-feet and towable