Recreational boating in the U.S. - statistics & facts

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Economic impact of recreational boating in the U.S.
230bn USD
Number of registered recreational boating vessels in the U.S.
11.6m
U.S. state reporting the highest number of registered recreational boating vessels
Florida

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Vessels

  • Premium Statistic Recreational vessels in the U.S. 1980-2023
  • Premium Statistic Recreational vessels in U.S. 2023, by state
  • Premium Statistic Recreational vessels in the U.S. 2011-2023, by propulsion type
  • Premium Statistic Human-powered vessels in the U.S. 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Sailboats in the U.S. 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Sailboat units sold in the U.S. 2019-2023
  • Premium Statistic Rowboats in the U.S. 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Recreational mechanical vessels in the U.S. 2023, by size
  • Premium Statistic Powerboat units sold in the U.S. 2019-2023

Participation

  • Premium Statistic Kayaking participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Canoeing participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Rafting participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Sailing participation in the U.S. 2010-2023

Accidents

  • Premium Statistic Damage value of boating accidents in the U.S. 2001-2023
  • Premium Statistic Recreational boating accidents in the U.S. 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Causes of recreational boating accidents in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic Vessels in recreational boating accidents in the U.S. 2023, by type
  • Premium Statistic Deaths and injuries caused by boating accidents in the U.S. 2002-2023

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