Boat Building & Repair – Industry Research, Analysis, Statistics, and Forecasts

SIC 3732 | NAICS 336612

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Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

Industry Research Reports
Boat Building (view report)
Boat Dealers & Repair Shops (view report)

Comprehensive industry research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year forecasts, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their performance. Topics addressed in the reports include:

Market size and major product and service segments
Key industry statistics, trends, and financial ratios
Operating conditions and current performance
Competitive landscape and environment
Major company profiles and market shares
Five-year outlook and growth forecasts

Sample report and selected industry statistics including market size, five-year average growth rate, number of businesses, and total employment are available free online.

Boating Communications Ltd.
IBI Magazine
https://www.ibinews.com/

Bimonthly magazine features in-depth coverage of the leisure marine industry on a global basis, with online content sections including interviews and insights, mergers, acquisitions, and exits, regulatory issues and legislation, market intelligence, company and product news, and trade shows and events. Selected articles are available online, with free magazine subscription available for qualifying parties.

National Marine Manufacturers Association
Monthly Shipment Report
https://www.nmma.org/

Monthly report tracks wholesale shipments based on data supplied by a control group of boat, motor, and trailer manufacturers, with unit shipment and factory value data reported by hull material, length, and type of boat on a current month, year-to-date, rolling 12-month, and prior year comparison basis for over 10 product categories (e.g., outboard, inboard, sterndrive, jet, personal watercraft, inflatable).

GIA Research
Leisure Boats
https://www.strategyr.com/

Comprehensive market research report provides a detailed analysis of this product sector in the U.S. and selected other countries, with data provided in the report for the U.S. including market estimates and projections for new leisure boats (e.g., motorized/power, non-motorized) and related equipment (e.g., boat and yacht monitoring solutions, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, and telematics solutions).

Technavio
Global Leisure Boat Market
https://www.technavio.com/

Market research study analyzes the market for this product sector on a global basis, with information provided including market size and forecast by product (e.g., leisure boats, motors, accessories) and region (e.g., APAC, Europe, MEA, North America, South America) and vendors profiled including AB Volvo, Azimut-Benetti Group, Brunswick Corporation, Groupe Beneteau, and Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

Global Market Insights
Leisure Boats
https://www.gminsights.com/

Comprehensive study provides in-depth coverage and analysis of the leisure boat industry, with data provided in the report including market estimates and forecasts by type (e.g., motorized/power, non-motorized boats), application (e.g., commercial, personal, military, others), global region (e.g., North America), and for selected countries (e.g., U.S., Canada) in terms of dollar revenue and unit volume.

The Business Research Company
Boatbuilding and Repairing
https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/

Market research report provides a detailed analysis of this sector on a global and regional basis, with information provided including market size and forecast by segment (e.g., building, repairing), region, and country (e.g., U.S., Canada) and companies profiled including Brunswick Corporation, Holyhead Boatyard Ltd, Riviera Australia, Ancasta International Boat Sales Ltd, and Survitec Survival Craft Ltd.

BizMiner Market Analysis Reports
Boat Manufacturing / Maintenance and Repair
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "336612" and "713930" to see available reports

Market analysis reports provide industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national, state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of companies, market volume and sales trends, average company sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.

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Financial Statements and Financial Ratios

BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios
Boat Manufacturing / Maintenance and Repair

https://www.bizminer.com Search for "336612" and "713930" to see available reports

Five-year financial statement analysis reports provide income statements, balance sheets, and key industry financial ratios for companies of all sizes, with financial data available by sales size range on a national, state, and metropolitan area level including:

Income and expenses in dollars and percentages
Balance sheets in dollars and percentages
Profitability and return on investment ratios
Liquidity and working capital ratios
Asset turnover and efficiency ratios
Capital structure and debt service ratios

Sample financial statement and ratio analysis report is available free online.

Industry Research Reports
Boat Building

(see links for individual reports) (sample spreadsheet)

Key statistics section of these reports provides detailed income statements and balance sheets on a common-size basis and over twenty-five industry financial ratios, with financial ratios provided for the each of the four most recent calendar years and on a historical average basis for 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year time periods. Sample spreadsheet with breakdowns by asset size can be viewed free online.

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Compensation and Salary Surveys

PayScale, Inc.
Boat Building
https://www.payscale.com/

Free online service provides salary, bonus, and hourly wage data for job positions in this sector such as operations manager, design engineer, shop foreman, fiberglass laminator, metal fabricator, wood boatbuilder, welder, assembler, and rigger, with employers for which salary or wage data is provided including Brunswick Corp., Sea Ray Boats Inc., Lowe Boats Inc., and PFC Inc. d/b/a Stringray Boats.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ship and Boat Building
https://www.bls.gov/oes/

Annual wage survey provides hourly and annual wage data on a national, state, and local area basis for personnel employed by establishments that build watercraft suitable or intended for personal use, with products manufactured by these companies including outboard motorboats, inboard motorboats, inboard-outdrive boats, jet-propelled personal watercraft, inflatables, rowboats, sailboats, and yachts.

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BV Guides and Databases

BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transaction Databases
https://www.bvresources.com/

Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search the DealStats, BIZCOMPS, and FactSet/BVR databases for private company sales transaction data by SIC or NAICS Code using the following codes:

– SIC Code 3732 - Boat Building and Repairing

– NAICS Code 336612 - Boat Building

Types of establishments included in these codes

Personal watercraft manufacturers - establishments that manufacture personal watercraft, such as jet skis, wave runners, and sea-doos, that can hold one to three people and are powered by jet propulsion systems which make them fast and highly maneuverable.

Canoe and kayak producers - establishments that produce canoes and kayaks, which are small, lightweight watercraft propelled by single or doubled-bladed paddles that are used for a variety of activities, including recreation, fishing, exercise, and competitive racing.

Sailboat manufacturing - establishments that specialize in producing sailboats, which are wind-powered watercraft of various types and sizes, including monohulls, catamarans, multihulls, and dinghies, that are typically used for recreational sailing and racing.

Fishing boat production - establishments primarily involved in manufacturing fishing boats that come in a range of sizes and configurations that are suitable for different types of fishing environments, such as freshwater lakes, coastal waters, or deep-sea fishing.

Houseboat manufacturers - establishments specializing in the manufacture of watercraft that are designed to provide comfortable accommodations on the water and typically feature living spaces such as bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas.

Pontoon boat production - establishments that manufacture watercraft with flat decks that are mounted on two or more cylindrical pontoons to provide buoyancy and stability and are typically used for leisure activities on lakes, rivers, and other calm bodies of water.

Dinghy and tender manufacturing - establishments primarily engaged in producing small boats used to transport people and goods between a larger vessel and shore when the larger vessel cannot dock close to the shore due to water depth or other obstacles.

Air boat producers - establishments that construct flat-bottomed vessels powered by an aircraft-type propeller and an engine mounted on a raised structure at the rear that are used in shallow waters and swampy areas for fishing, hunting, and transportation.

Sample reports with detailed sales transaction data and valuation multiples are available free online.

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Related Industries:
Boat Dealers
Marinas and Boat Yards
Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers
Shipbuilding and Repair

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