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Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ
I have been reading a few articles concerning unlimited inventory on used RV,boat, and PWs. Toss in the slowdowns on new boat sells these past few years it makes one wonder how much inventory these privately owned mariners are carrying. Then you have the required new sales inventory each needs to carry for the manufacturer. Numbers must be staggering. My explain many of these recent sales
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The covid bump saw many marine and recreational product retailers have the best years they have ever had. Prices were high, discounts were minimal, and a lot of product was sold at MSRP. Many dealers sold everything they had and there were waiting lists for new products that were arriving. People were looking for outdoor activities where they didn't need to get on an airplane. That increase in sales is one of many reasons that the lake has seemed much more crowded for the past 4 or 5 years.
And guess what happens when people use their recreational toys? They need gas, they need service, they break down, and they sometimes get damaged.
All of that has led to people in those industries having some great years.