Michigan is 3rd Largest Marine Market in the U.S.

According to the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA), recent data from the National Marine Manufacturers Association reports that retail expenditures for new boat, motor, trailer and accessory purchases exceeded $1 billion in Michigan in 2018, an increase of nearly 11 percent over 2017, and the ninth consecutive year of growth.

“It’s no secret that boating is a favorite pastime for Michiganders, and the numbers show that.” said Michigan Boating Industries Association’s Executive Director Nicki Polan. “We’re the 3^rd largest marine market in the U.S. and that is very impressive since we’re a four-season state.”

Michigan has nearly one million boats registered, and another 600,000 legally non-registered paddle craft, also ranking number three in the country for registrations.

MBIA, the state’s marine trade association, produces the upcoming Metro Boat Show, cruising into the Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township, September 12 to 15, celebrating its 10^th year in production by the MBIA.

The Metro Boat Show features hundreds of boats from 10 to 60 feet in length in the water and on land along a mile-long footprint at the Lake St. Clair Metropark. The event also includes food trucks, yard games, and kids’ activities.