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Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy
People seem to be focused on gas prices as the reason for low boat traffic. As another poster said, gas is a small part of having a boat. (I’ve always taken the approach that if I can afford all the fixed costs, I can afford the gas.) I think the main reason is weather. Rainy weather has raised the lake level causing difficulties for some, and crappy weekend weather has kept some people away. The real test will be once schools are out and vacationers and summertimers make their trek up. If the weather is good & boat traffic is low at that time, then I’ll put more credence in the drop off being gas prices.
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This is all very rational, but as a society we are fixated on gas prices (and the S&P). Turn on the news (actual news, not opinion/commentary), and you'll get an update on every cent up or down. Drive any significant distance, and you'll get a roadside bulletin. Ask a friend what they just paid, they'll know. This weighs on people emotionally