153,550 New Power Boats Sold in 2009

New U.S. Powerboat Sales in 2009

Outboard Boats

  • Fiberglass 44,800 Units
  • Aluminum 72,700
  • Total 117,500

Outboard Boats by Type--

  • Pontoon Boats 20,680
  • Bass Boats 22,442
  • Center Console 12,690
  • Fish & Ski 3,055
  • Walkaround 1,762
  • Bowrider 822
  • Express Fishboat 325
  • Runabout Cuddy 235

Stern Drive Boats

  • Fiberglass 25,700
  • Aluminum 850
  • Total 26,550

Stern Drive Boats by Type--

  • Bowriders 17,974
  • Deck Boats 3,159
  • Express Cruisers 2,681
  • Runabout Cuddy 1,221

By Number of Engines--

  • Single 24,850
  • Twin 1,699

Inboard Boats

  • Ski Boats 6,500
  • Cruisers 3,000
  • Total 9,500

Inboard Cruisers by Type--

  • Express Cruiser 1,572
  • Sedan 399
  • Motoryacht 333
  • Trawler 237
  • Convertible 231
  • Express Fishboat 189

Source: National Marine Manufacturers Association's 2009 Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract.