From Boom to Barnacles: Inside the Collapse of the U.S. Boat Market

From Boom to Barnacles: The U.S. boat market isn’t just cooling off—it’s taking on water fast. After two years of frenzied buying, brokers acting like rockstars, and absurd markups, the tide has finally turned. This is a full-on market belly flop. We break down the collapse, exploring: The Pandemic Hangover: Why the inventory glut is hitting now and sellers are panicking. The Financing Wall: How interest rates are strangling sales. The Dream Sours: Why so many new owners are jumping ship after realizing the brutal costs of maintenance. Winners and Losers: Which boats are still selling (Bluewater cruisers, trailer sailers) and which are stuck gathering barnacles (overpriced production boats). Welcome to the fallout. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro: The Market Belly Flop 01:03 1. The Pandemic Boat Frenzy: A Bubble Waiting to Burst 04:05 2. High Rates, Low Sales: When Financing Dries Up 07:20 3. From Scarcity to Surplus: The Inventory Glut Hits 10:01 4. The Dream Sours: Why Owners Are Jumping Ship 12:42 5. Winners and Losers: What Boats Still Sell (and What Don’t) 15:43 Conclusion: The Barnacles Are Back 🔔 Subscribe for more honest market analysis, boat buying advice, and real talk from the water. 💬 Are you seeing this crash in your local marina? Share your report from the field in the comments below. #BoatMarketCrash #BoatPrices #SailingEconomy #UsedBoats #BoatBubble