BoatUS President Podlich Adds Voice to NMMA Congressional Boating Caucus Briefing
PR Web |
NMMA's Dammrich offered
• Recreational boating is big business: Consumers spend a whopping
• Boating, along with outdoor recreation is on the upswing: In the last five years, fishing participation is up 11% and boating is up 26%. 88 million Americans went boating in 2013.
• Boat manufacturing is uniquely an American industry: 95% of powerboats sold in the US are built in the US.
• Boating is middle class: 95% of all boats in use are less than 26 feet long and 78% of boaters have a household income of less than
BoatUS' Podlich spoke about the range of boating activities and participants, and the specific policy needs of these groups.
"Boating is a healthy outdoor recreation to do alone, with family or friends, but there is a lot of competition for that personal down-time and for the discretionary dollars needed for boat ownership," said Podlich. "Boating is not an activity for the 1% - it's for everyone from truck drivers to elementary school teachers, and we need to keep that in mind when we start talking policies and regulations. Boat owners also need the products, competition and innovation that only a strong domestic boating industry can bring. Coupled with that, to enable boating to continue to be a
###
About BoatUS:
Boat Owners Association of
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/08/prweb12062442.htm
Copyright: | (c) 2014 PRWEB.COM Newswire |
Wordcount: | 501 |
Advisor News
Annuity News
Health/Employee Benefits News
Life Insurance News