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Info-link: U.S. Tow Boat Market

Tow Boats are fiberglass inboard boats between 17’ and 25’ used primarily for tow sports, including skiing, wake boarding and wake surfing. The tow boat category has been growing consistently over the last ten or so years, driven in part by the introduction and increasing popularity of wake boarding and wake surfing.

Infographic on the U.S. small cruiser market, showing a map with red dots for boat locations, a photo of a small boat, and stats on fleet size, purchase trends, buyer demographics, and boat age as of 2019.

Info-link: U.S. Small Cruiser Market Snapshot

Small Cruisers are fiberglass, inboard, outboard and stern drive, boats that are between 22’ and 26’ in length. They typically have at least some creature comforts or amenities. They are common in both salt and freshwater environments and are usually used for general recreation and relaxation.

Infographic of the U.S. powerboat market showing a U.S. map with red dots, stats on total boats, purchases, scrap rate, age, and buyer percentages, plus a photo of two people on a boat in the upper right corner.

Info-link: U.S. Powerboat Market Snapshot

US Powerboat Market includes all recreational powerboats (including PWCs) registered in the US as of year-end 2019. Not included are sailboats and self-propelled craft such as canoes and kayaks.

Jack Ellis

Jack Ellis is Managing Director of Info-Link, a Miami, FL-based firm he founded in 1995 to provide market intelligence to clients in the recreational boating industry.

Infographic showing the U.S. yacht market: map with red dots indicating boat locations, stats such as 142,400 total boats, 50% bought in 5 years, 22 years average age, plus buyer and purchase data for 2019.

Info-link: U.S. Yacht Market Snapshot

Yachts are fiberglass stern drive, inboard, and more recently outboard powered boats 33’ and larger in length. They offer extensive amenities and comfortable living accommodations for extended cruising. They are found in both salt and larger freshwater environments. This segment includes trawler style boats but does not include houseboats or offshore fishing boats.