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February 2017 | Boating Industry | 3
Volume 80 | Number 2
CONTENTS
Boating Industry
18
TOP 100 GALA
Highlights and photos from
the 2016 Top 100 gala
28
2017 INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
Slow, steady growth remains consistent
in industry
34
THE CHANGING
MARINA CLIMATE
Consolidation, innovation coming to
marina segment
36
MIBS UPDATE
New offerings, amenities planned for 2017 show
38
BUILDING FOR
SUSTAINABILITY
Millions of boats are now coming to
the end of their lives
27
THE STATS
Same-store sales, dealer benchmarks and more
40
MARKET TRENDS:
PONTOONS
Innovative designs, versatility suggest
sunny future
By Craig Ritchie
46
PRODUCT ROUND-UP:
PAINTS & COATINGS
Featured products from Awlgrip, Pettit
and more
48
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
New products from Supreme, Lowrance
and more
ON THE COVER:
Photo courtesy
of Manitou