Marine retailer sentiment rose in April, both in its short-term and long-term outlook, according to a survey.
Dealers that responded to the monthly Pulse Report conducted by Robert W. Baird in conjunction with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and Soundings Trade Only, said that weather had been a drag on new boat sales, but largely remained optimistic.
Sentiment on current conditions was 76, ticking up from 74 in March, while sentiment on the 3- to 5-year outlook also improved from 64 in March to 72 in April.
Most dealers reported that 20 to 30 percent of boaters are under the age of 45.
