A Few Interesting Words...

The following are the words of an editor of one of the region's best boating publications...we are all concerned where our industry is headed...

The recent Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show was its usual big production with fairly predictable results, with the same being true for the Annapolis Shows. The Shows were slightly smaller, the crowds were smaller yet deals were done and there were buyers out there. Yes, they were looking for deals but more importantly they were looking. The marine lenders were there with money to loan and there were plenty of new boats and new products introduced. Overall, there was a distinct air of cautious optimism both on the part of brokers and dealers as well as consumers. The simple message is that people still want to boat and of all the discretionary choices consumers have, they are not going to quit BOATING!