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Boat Registrations Report Details Shifts Across Fleet and Regions in 2024

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The 2024 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract: Total Boat Registrations Report is now available for member download. The report covers total boat registrations by use and region. Last year, registered and documented boats totaled 11.8 million, representing more than three-quarters of the fleet. Estimated non-registered and non-documented boats reached 3.6 million.

Florida led the nation with 1.2 million boat registrations, 10% of total U.S. registrations and a 26.9% year-over-year increase, while the Great Lakes states collectively represented nearly one-quarter of the fleet. The South Atlantic region grew 12.4% to 2.2 million boats, strengthening its position as the second-largest region.
The U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is a comprehensive summary of statistics on the recreational boating industry in the U.S., providing a universal data source with a historical look at many industry segments and detailed trends analysis.
NMMA members receive unlimited complimentary access to the digital versions of the 2024 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract. Non-members can purchase the Total Boat Registrations Report for $2,599.
In addition to this annual analysis, NMMA provides highly timely monthly wholesale shipment reports and retail reports for outboard engines in the U.S. and Canada.
For the most up to date data, click here to access NMMA's Recreational Boating Monthly Industry Data Summary Report.
Visit www.nmma.org/statistics or contact [email protected] for more information.